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Hi tdb29!! The Walden nurse education track worked very well for me. I'm a busy mom & work nights, so going to a traditional university was not an option. I had co-workers who went through Walden as well. I love that it's on my own time, I am aut...

Hi All! I'm in my final course through Walden University in the MSN nurse educator track. I'm more of a visual learner and I'm trying to get an idea of how my final portfolio should look. I have googled examples and did find one. Can anyone provid...

I have worked in OB for over 19 years--mostly in mother/baby. No matter where I work the relationship is always the same. It puzzles me as well. It's like one area believes their area is more important than the other. The truth of the matter is, ...

Awesome!! I'm happy you love it!

I have my maternal-newborn certification through NCC. Some places will pay for you to get certified & give you additional pay, but not all. You have to renew every 3 years with 45 CEUs. You have to work so many hours before applying to take the e...

I would be interested in learning more too! I just started as an adjunct instructor and would love advice. I med with my students last week, but this week we start on the floor.

Macawake....thanks for the food tips. I work nights (going on 8 years) and still cannot find a happy place with my diet. I don't eat big, greasy meals, but do eat Lean Cuisine, Smart Ones, canned soup. I'm still leaving feeling hungry and bloated/...

I have been a night nurse for over 7 years and still cannot find the right balance. I was hoping someone had great advice to share. I know it is possible to live a healthy life style on nights because I have done it in the past, but found it diffic...

I have been a mother/baby nurse for over 18 years and LOVE it! I have also worked briefly in L&D and a pediatric office. I did 3 years of management, but returned to bedside nursing because I missed my moms & babies. My favorite part of mo...

I have been a mother/baby nurse for over 13 years. I'm thinking I need a change. The first thing people say is "are you going to the NICU?". I guess that sounds like it should be the next step since I have a lot of well-baby experience. But I'm t...

I think some hospitals pay slightly more r/t the clinical ladder if you have your BSN. But if your close enough to get your associates, then do it. You can start working then finish your BSN. Many hospitals have programs to help you finish you deg...

The fact that you are nervous makes you a good nurse. Never stop double checking and asking for help if you need it. I have been a nurse for over 13 years. Anytime I give a med (especially one that I'm not familiar with) I always look it up. I ha...