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  1. Do you need to make a wheal?

    youknowho replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    yes you need to see a wheal. the test will not be accurate. you can ask for another to be sure. i like to refer to the Francis J. Curry website when I have a question about tb. here is a link to faq....

  2. For BSN did you take Calculus or Stats?

    youknowho replied to sam3992's topic in General Students

    Stats only for

  3. Which states have unions?

    youknowho replied to borninoctober's topic in General Nursing

    I would imagine that most states have some union and non union facilities. Here in SF Bay, CA, most hospitals are union. I don't work in a hospital but still am union. I strongly believe in unions...

  4. VA Hiring

    youknowho replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    I called the VA Palo Alto not too long ago and they told me there was a hiring freeze. I could still turn in an application but..... Also,I know someone who just started at this same facility about...

  5. 2nd Interview for OB RN going to PHN---Advise Please!!

    youknowho replied to PreggersRN's topic in Public, Community Health

    What ended up happening with the

  6. locations still open to new grads statewide

    youknowho replied to fiveofpeep's topic in California Nursing

    hey there. I am a craigslist freak and have found everything there from my cat, 2 dogs and other misc. things. I saw posted under the SF bay medical jobs openings for New Grads in North. California....

  7. Western University of Health Sciences

    youknowho replied to ham_tranwich's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Can you tell me if you are already a

  8. What area of public health do you work in?

    youknowho replied to Aneroo's topic in Public, Community Health

    Lots of challenging aspect of being on the TB team. First off, I find that there are many doctors in the community with no clue how to treat TB. Its frustrating when they dont want your...

  9. Western University of Health Sciences

    youknowho replied to ham_tranwich's topic in Post Graduate Students

    carly84, about how many hrs do you need to study, etc? are you working full time? do you know how many people they accept who are already RNs versus direct entry? Sorry for so many

  10. Western University of Health Sciences

    youknowho replied to ham_tranwich's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am serioursly considering this school for Fall 2010...Seems far now but I am sure will be here closer than I know. Just checking how things are going with those of you enrolled or

  11. Pros and Cons of Public Health Nursing?

    youknowho replied to ARRR10's topic in Public, Community Health

    Pros- work schedule. Cant beat M-F 8-5 w/ no holidays, being in the community versus being confined to a hospital, autonomy. Cons- PH is constantly being cut when the budget is bad, this is very...

  12. What area of public health do you work in?

    youknowho replied to Aneroo's topic in Public, Community Health

    I was doing general work- a little of everything but recently joined the TB team. I really enjoy it. I know many people are intimidated by the paperwork and the idea of TB but its challenging and...

  13. Online MPH programs

    youknowho replied to sincere1782's topic in Public, Community Health

    Just be careful to check to see if the program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). I was also looking at Walden until I asked if it was accrediated and it is not. Some...

  14. resignation/sick time

    youknowho replied to irish123's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a union I recommend talking to your steward or calling the union directly. If not then ask the human resources dept. for written documentation of this

  15. Submitting Grad School Packet

    youknowho posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    How did you submit your packet? I mean did you just put the papers in an envelope or did you put them in a binder? folder?

  16. GRE Study guide/tips

    youknowho replied to coolvibesRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    This is exactly the same question I had..I am also leaning towards a MPH versus a MSN; today

  17. What steps do I need to take to become a PHN??

    youknowho replied to freedom=5/5/08's topic in Public, Community Health

    You need to check with the BON of whatever state you live in. Here in California, you need a BSN plus have taken certain classes and the application with the $75:) A PHN Clinical Nurse Specialist...

  18. PHN interview in two days; do I have what it takes?

    youknowho replied to NurseCard's topic in Public, Community Health

    How did it

  19. Im a new PHN!!

    youknowho posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    I got the job I so wanted...I start soon. I look forward to getting out of the hospital setting and into the

  20. San Jose State University

    youknowho replied to pyunnyhana's topic in California Nursing

    I graduated from there a little over a year ago. You can PM for specific questions but overall I say that they have a good program, much more theoretically based versus clinical skills. But don't...

  21. PHN Interview, Need Advice

    youknowho replied to RNBelle's topic in Public, Community Health

    They asked us what kind of experience we had, if we had any with postpartum which is who we see most of, the gave us a scenario where we would have to say who out of the 3 people we would see first...

  22. Straight to Public Health?

    youknowho replied to ibambamama's topic in Public, Community Health

    I did all of 7 months on a tele unit before switching to be a PHN. There are some RNs who didn't have any hospital experience and are doing fine. If PH is where you want to be and especially since you...

  23. searching for a job as a new grad

    youknowho replied to mistyone1's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry you having trouble. There are some jobs out there but not as many as a few years ago and hospitals can afford to be more chosey but I heard that the VA is hiring new grads...I have to say that I...

  24. Process to become PHN?

    youknowho replied to CaliLvr000's topic in Public, Community Health

    In California you need a baccalaureate degree either in nursing or in another field with completion of the public health nursing coursework including the minimum hours of child abuse and neglect...

  25. New Grad Med/surg Adjustment

    youknowho replied to bubba04's topic in California Nursing

    Hey there. First off, Please don't type in all caps. Its hard to read and in computer language means you are screaming. You might have been screaming since you seem frustrated but still don't write...