anc33

anc33

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  1. nurse as a principal investigator?

    anc33 replied to 2lroberts's topic in Research

    What type of research did you have in mind? Drug, clinical practice, etc? It really depends on the type of research

  2. Any UF or UCF students/grads out there?

    anc33 replied to mcs1505's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have lived in G'ville for a while now. I got my first (non-nursing) degree from there and I am now enrolled in their MSN. If you have any specific questions feel free to PM

  3. Oncology clinical research nurses! question for ya

    anc33 replied to MsGolightlyRN's topic in Research

    The job is mostly paperwork depending on where you work. I work for a large research university I hardly ever come in contact with patients. My job entails assessing feasibility of protocols,...

  4. Marketability of RNs in clinical research positions.

    anc33 replied to rar_bsn_rn's topic in Research

    Yes. I too went to an accelerated BSN program. I worked bedside for 9 months before I went into research. I like knowing that I have something to fall back on if research positions dry up in my...

  5. Marketability of RNs in clinical research positions.

    anc33 replied to rar_bsn_rn's topic in Research

    I would say that being an RN would definitely make you more marketable. The majority of the CRCs ay my university are RN, BSNs. I also know many monitors and clinical scientists who are RNs. You do...

  6. Research certification Questions

    anc33 replied to Kingbandit's topic in Research

    My coworkers who have taken the CCRP exam have said it was fairly easy. I myself have my CCRC and studied the CFRs exclusively for that exam. I imagine the material on both exams is very

  7. Job offer... but prego

    anc33 replied to notactuallyblonde's topic in General Nursing

    I interview for and accepted my dream job at 7 months pregnant. I actually started at 8 months and am due to deliver any day now. My employer has been extremely understanding and accommodating. I...

  8. Possible move to Fl. Lot's of questions

    anc33 replied to markas214's topic in Florida Nursing

    SOH is great if you have owned your home for years and years. Those of us newer homeowners have it rough. I pay 4200 in taxes on a 3/2 1200sf home valued at 190K. Grated my millage may be higher...

  9. What's behind your name?

    anc33 replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't signed with RN in such a long time. When I worked in the hospital I used to do it all the time on credit card receipts etc. I will have to start to get back in the habit since I just took...

  10. Benefits

    anc33 replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I do not work for HCA but I do have BCBS through the state. I can tell you that our plans run $25 for medical, around $7 for vision, and anywhere from $15-30 for dental per pay period. I do not know...

  11. Valet Parking

    anc33 replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the valet parking is nice. Our hospital offers it also, they charge around $5 or so for the service. It is not like the money is going into the parking over the nursing staff. It is a...

  12. JHH starting salary for new grad RN

    anc33 replied to 2008el's topic in Maryland Nursing

    JHH has an awesome clinical ladder program that could potentially help drive your career further than other hospitals' programs. Staff RNs at JHH create poster presentations, participate in research...

  13. new grad wage vs experienced wage

    anc33 replied to 1776patriot's topic in General Nursing

    I was in this same boat. I was with the same employer for 2.5 years and had acquired a number of certifications in my specialty. They went to hire a new person, same amount of years as a nurse but...

  14. MSN - Clinical Trials: Duke, GWU, or Drexel?

    anc33 replied to brisa1127's topic in Research

    I never said it was the same education. I have looked into these programs and many seem to be geared towards people who want to break into clinical trials. being in clinical trials for many years...

  15. NEw Grad start First nursing job

    anc33 replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    First get the time management piece down. While it is great to know all of the ins and outs of your particular patient population, learning the basics is more important. Try to map out your plan of...

  16. MSN - Clinical Trials: Duke, GWU, or Drexel?

    anc33 replied to brisa1127's topic in Research

    I have also contemplated these programs but decided against them as I am already well entrenched in the field. Much of their coursework is based on things I already had to learn in order to pass my...

  17. new grad nurse: working and school full-time

    anc33 replied to pshs_2000's topic in General Nursing

    I did it for one semester, although full time for me was only 9 credits. I am never doing it again. I just had no time for any kind of personal life. So now I have just accepted the fact that it...

  18. Making the Move to Florida

    anc33 replied to indigo girl's topic in Florida Nursing

    For $25 with benes one would definitely need to go south of Orlando. North florida doesn't pay at all. In fact in Gville, staff nurses at Shands are capped at $32 I

  19. holiday pay

    anc33 replied to Peppermintmocha's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that's terrible. We have 13 paid holidays and we get paid double if we actually work

  20. Making the Move to Florida

    anc33 replied to indigo girl's topic in Florida Nursing

    New grad RNs in Gainesville start at $19 at Shands

  21. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    anc33 replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I was a forensic anthropology grad student for many years

  22. Unusual disorder - Trich

    anc33 replied to Faster's topic in General Nursing

    My husband has this. It does not affect him very much so we have not sought consultation over this. He does display other OCD related behaviors as well but they also have not interfered in his daily...

  23. Would you become a nurse today if you could do it over again?

    anc33 replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    It is always funny to hear about people that want to do forensics. The grass is always greener I guess. Forensics is also thankless and talk about less

  24. Accelerated BSN or MEPN Programs

    anc33 replied to erininsf's topic in General Nursing

    Hopkins actually has relatively few pre-recs. They even allow you to complete micro during the program (and I hear it is much

  25. Would you become a nurse today if you could do it over again?

    anc33 replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    1. Yes, I would do it all over again. I did really enjoy my (short) time in the hospital setting but now I work in research so I have had some different experiences from many on this board. 2. I...