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anc33

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  1. 4 mos. Pregnant & starting new RN job; Employer doesn't know yet; Will I be fired?

    anc33 replied to Nrs_angie's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it might be a state of Fl rule then. All the major insurers around here, AvMed, United, BCBS, etc, do not consider it to be

  2. Am I too old to dorm on campus?

    anc33 replied to hopeful84's topic in Florida Nursing

    I know at UF they have grad housing, both on and off campus, that you would qualify for. Also, college towns like UF have an abundance of apartments with roommate matching that are economincal...

  3. 4 mos. Pregnant & starting new RN job; Employer doesn't know yet; Will I be fired?

    anc33 replied to Nrs_angie's topic in General Nursing

    This is not entirely correct. Your employer will have no obligation to hold your position for you since you will not have been there for one year as others have mentioned. That being said, see if...

  4. Too many lame courses in MSN programs?

    anc33 replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    In my program we have 5 non-clinical courses, two of which are research/theory courses. I do like theory and the research component is very helpful in my current position (research coordinator). But...

  5. Anyone work in research before becoming an RN? (long)

    anc33 replied to tcelllab's topic in Oncology

    If you are interested in nursing school you might want to get in touch with some of the faculty at Hopkins SON. I know two of the faculty well and both focus on oncology. I am wondering if Hopkins...

  6. Using BP cuff to access certain veins?

    anc33 replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    I used to use the BP cuff method on very fragile patients. Once I had a patient whose skin incurred a minor tear from the tourniquet (even though I placed it over the gown) and I vowed that I would...

  7. acls certification

    anc33 replied to bigreddog1934's topic in Emergency

    I have never done emergency or critical care nursing but I was required to obtain my ACLS certification for my job. Yes, you have a lot of skills to learn but studying for the course should not...

  8. Replacing Research RN's with non license coordinators

    anc33 replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Research

    When I first started in research I bought some books on the subject, one that was written by an MD. They advocated that the best person for a coordinator job is one who is highly organized. They...

  9. M.A.N vs M.S.N. which is better??

    anc33 replied to chakadoodledoo's topic in General Nursing

    I know a few nurses here in the US whose MANs are not recognized by their facility. However, the MSN is widely accepted

  10. Baltimore, MD hospitals

    anc33 replied to flamingomama's topic in General Nursing

    It is amazing to me how much the city has cleaned up in the 3 years since I left there. Last year I vacationed back there and could not help noticing how much cleaner things had become. I must say I...

  11. Baltimore, MD hospitals

    anc33 replied to flamingomama's topic in General Nursing

    Not exactly true. There are wonderful neighborhoods located roughly 1/2 mile from the hospital. In addition the area near the hospital is very safe as they have guards posted at every corner. I...

  12. No one is answering questions from those wanting to learn about your field!

    anc33 replied to divokevan's topic in Research

    I find that Phase I is the easiest to break into. Later phases require that the coordinator work much more independently as they have to deal with both the clinical and regualtory (IRB, FDA, etc)...

  13. No one is answering questions from those wanting to learn about your field!

    anc33 replied to divokevan's topic in Research

    I think that it is hard to give you specific answers with such a general question. As it is, the nurse's role is not that well defined in our field. Research coordinators range from non-medical...

  14. Baltimore, MD hospitals

    anc33 replied to flamingomama's topic in General Nursing

    If you like high risk deliveries and complicated babies, Mercy Hospital in downtown Baltimore may be a good

  15. Florida Pay rates

    anc33 replied to UKPedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    NEFTC is a scary place to work. The upside is that it is a state job and you can qualify for early retirement. I do not know how long your friend has been an RN but the state starts nurses at around...

  16. VA Hopeful

    anc33 replied to IIIseeyaa's topic in General Nursing

    The VA system has a reputation for taking a looooongg time. I have a friend who also applied in Sept, he was "hired" but is still waiting for the official word from HR. On top of that he already...

  17. Can a new grad negotiate?

    anc33 replied to bucknangler's topic in General Nursing

    At most places, especially in the south, a new grad is a new grad is a new grad. It does not matter if you graduated from Yale or the local CC. Yes, some places pay slightly more for a BSN (25 to 50...

  18. Thinking of going back to the floor

    anc33 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I am thinking of doing the unthinkable for many. I currently work in clinical trials and have done that for the last 2+ years. I have gotten my CCRC and am in a good position to make a career in...

  19. Thinking of going back to the floor

    anc33 replied to anc33's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your replies so far. The grass is always greener isn't it? I have thought about going back PRN and I am going to start seriously pursing that option soon. Only issue with that is that I...

  20. Meningitis, Isolate or not???

    anc33 replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    No, you would not need strict isolation for these patients. This patient would need to be on contact precautions, not respiratory/droplet precautions. While they are contagious, the virus is spread...

  21. Different Departments

    anc33 replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, poop is everywhere. I can handle that. What I dislike are trached patients who like to aim for you with their pseudomonas leaden

  22. Resume for a new grad

    anc33 replied to MyMysMum's topic in General Nursing

    I highlighted some of the clinical experiences that I had in school on my resume. I briefly mentioned how many hours I completed in my rotations and in my capstone. I went into a little more detail...

  23. What are some options for RN + good with computers? Help :(

    anc33 replied to Mesomorph's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Nursing Informatics would be a great fit for you. Sounds like you would actually enjoy helping to create and set up the computer systems that we use in the hospital. If not, some aspects of...

  24. working full-time + school for MSN?

    anc33 replied to sweetieann's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I work 50-60hrs/wk while taking classes for my MSN/MPH. Right now the classes are mostly online (MPH is totally online) and I am able to take 1-2 classes per semester. At this rate I feel like I am...

  25. New RN training in Balt Washington Med Center

    anc33 replied to aiming's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I think it might honestly depend on they type of nursing you are dawn to. They are serve very different communities. I only have experience at Hopkins and if you like complicated patients, a...