RNinWI

RNinWI

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  1. Physical requirements of NP jobs

    RNinWI posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am 27, have been a nurse for four years, and have chronic low back pain due to lumbar DDD and a failed back surgery. I have been advised to look into career paths that take me out of direct patient...

  2. Unable to find job due to restrictions - Advice please

    RNinWI posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    This is my first post here - I am really hoping someone can give me some advice. I am 27 and have been a nurse for 4 years. I hurt my back lifting a patient almost three years ago and have since been...

  3. Unable to find job due to restrictions - Advice please

    RNinWI replied to RNinWI's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi Deehaverrn and others, Thanks to all of you for your suggestions and empathy. Still in pretty much the same situation - continued pain although I had to drop my medical insurance on Dec 1 when the...

  4. Info for non-addicted nurses with chronic pain taking opioids

    RNinWI replied to saillady's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    This is rather disheartening to see. I am a nurse , albeit unemployed since I had back surgery in June, 2008 . I have been on chronic opioid therapy (Kadian) for low back pain due to degenerative...

  5. Current issues in nursing graduate admissions paper

    RNinWI posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I need to write a 2 page paper on current issues facing nursing today and how we will have to change to address them. I have lots of thoughs about the shortage, level of education, etc but...

  6. Masters - education or clinical focus better?

    RNinWI posted a topic in General Nursing

    Looking for some advice - I am looking into going back to school for more education due to a back injury and physical limitations. I am interested in an education role because I would be less likely...

  7. Masters - education or clinical focus better?

    RNinWI replied to RNinWI's topic in General Nursing

    this is very useful information to know. Thank

  8. I have an elbow injury... what field of nursing should I look into?

    RNinWI replied to racegrrl714's topic in General Nursing

    I have chronic back issues and physical restrictions and unfortunately have found first hand that most health care organizations are less than accommodating...even the outpatient clinics. I am...