RunawayN

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  1. Volunteer or Apply as a PCA?

    RunawayN posted a topic in General Students

    Hello Everybody. Need some valuable advice. I am in the middle of nursing school in the Boston area and I'm thinking about getting more experience as either a PCA or just as a volunteer. I know...

  2. Anyone work as a Independent Contractor RN?

    RunawayN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello!! I'm about to accept a RN side job at a nearby Clinic and it looks like they are hiring me as a independent contractor. Anything I should keep in mind professionally as a independent...

  3. Anyone work as a Independent Contractor RN?

    RunawayN replied to RunawayN's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully not, it's just a PRN position so I'm probably going to be working 3 or 4 times a month so it's extra money that's always welcome in my

  4. dumb question: do have to take the WOCNCB immediately after being WOCN certified?

    RunawayN posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hello All I have the question from the cheap seats, I'm enrolling in a WOCN course for late spring/early summer and I'm hoping to get a job as a wound care nurse something by fall (hoping!!) My...

  5. Hurst vs Kaplan: My review of both!

    RunawayN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey Everybody Right now, I am in the process of studying for the NCLEX-RN and luckily for me, I have taken both Hurst and Kaplan (long story but I only paid for one). I know a lot of people on this...

  6. Pay off loans, NP school, or specialty certificate?

    RunawayN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everybody. If you have 7k, from say, tax returns, would you use it to -Pay off part of your 30k student loan -get a specialty certificate such as WOCN -Apply and enroll in NP school around 25k...

  7. Pay off loans, NP school, or specialty certificate?

    RunawayN replied to RunawayN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been trying to figure that out for a while now but I can't figure out how it works. As in, should I claim 6 or 7 and guess (calculate) how much will be taken out of my paycheck and deposit it...

  8. Pay off loans, NP school, or specialty certificate?

    RunawayN replied to RunawayN's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what certification. For me, I was looking into a wound care program which costs around 7k and there are other certification classes that have that high tuition. Of course, something like a...

  9. HPSA Score for HRSA?

    RunawayN replied to PHhopeful's topic in General Students

    The second link. Just put in the hospital address and look at the score. I'm not sure about the mental health score. You should ask your representative to see if you can work

  10. Cleaning stethoscope to looking almost brand new

    RunawayN replied to RunawayN's topic in General Nursing

    We can do

  11. Cleaning stethoscope to looking almost brand new

    RunawayN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everybody Quick question for those who have a stethoscope that's not a dark color, how do you keep it clean and looking brand new? I have been using this bright blue stethoscope for a couple of...

  12. Pay off loans, NP school, or specialty certificate?

    RunawayN replied to RunawayN's topic in General Nursing

    It looks easy on TV haha. California Bay Area prices

  13. Pay off loans, NP school, or specialty certificate?

    RunawayN replied to RunawayN's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering about that too. NPs in city areas are plenty plus more paying

  14. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

    RunawayN replied to Pharaiah's topic in General Nursing

    I actually just finished the nurse corps nursing scholarship program. If you have any questions, you can message

  15. How do you get use the new hospital feeling?

    RunawayN posted a topic in Travel

    Hello Everybody I just started traveling and I'm at my first new facility after working two years in a hospital in the south. While I only have a few years of experience under my belt, I feel...

  16. How do you get use the new hospital feeling?

    RunawayN replied to RunawayN's topic in Travel

    That's actually really good advice,

  17. How do you get use the new hospital feeling?

    RunawayN replied to RunawayN's topic in Travel

    I think that is also what's stressing me out! Learning "their" right ways to do

  18. What should I do? Passion down, no goals

    RunawayN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everybody I think I'm starting to lose my passion for nursing...actually, well, I shouldn't say it like that. I'm starting to lose sight of the bigger picture and I don't have a goal i'm aiming...

  19. What should I do? Passion down, no goals

    RunawayN replied to RunawayN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I been trying to figure out if two years is enough but this help assure me I should start looking into other areas. I see so many nurses get at least 5 years before doing so I thought I would...

  20. How can I tell a potential employer: there's another hospital I'm waiting for?

    RunawayN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everybody! I need some quick advice: Currently, I am a top candidate for this one really great hospital and I'm suppose to hear back on their final decision on Monday; however, there is this...

  21. How can I tell a potential employer: there's another hospital I'm waiting for?

    RunawayN replied to RunawayN's topic in General Nursing

    They said I'm currently their top candidate and they want to bring me onboard (although they did say they needed to interview a couple more people so it could change in this little King of the...

  22. fanny pack fanny pack fanny pack :)

    RunawayN replied to laughlove's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use the mukeet, a fanny pack for nurses, made by nurses Mukeet - the best nurse organizer belt

  23. SFGH 2320 RN Training Program

    RunawayN replied to Bay_RN's topic in California Nursing

    Still waiting as

  24. Rules for Applying to RNI and II positions?

    RunawayN replied to RunawayN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think I was overthinking this

  25. Rules for Applying to RNI and II positions?

    RunawayN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wanted to hear your thoughts about applying to jobs. Currently, I'm a nurse with (almost) 2 years of acute care experience, mostly in general surgery and ortho/neuro. Right now, I'm searching for job...