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Good evening all I have done research into the VA travel nurse corp. It's a civilian branch of the VA and they are supposed to take experienced nurses in various specialities into their own version of a Travel Nurse Agency. The bonuses are 1. You w...

This is an interesting topic that seems to have stirred quite a bit of emotion as well! I have to review patient charts, including progress notes every day from a variety of discliplines (Doctors, Nurses, Therapists, Dieticians, Social Workers etc)....

How about Bio-Medical Engineer, Physician's Assistant or Pharmacist? Those are all medical and pay more than nurses? If those are "over your head" and you can't get into a RN program right away work toward Respiratory Therapy or even Laborary techni...

Congratulations!! I'm happy for you and may you have a long and happy career. Nursing is not a perfect career but it's one that you can be proud of. Good luck. Sharon

It is required by CMS (Medicaid/Medicare) to track all Stage II and above Pressure Ulcers as Quality Indicators so your facility better be tracking them one way or another if they get get get any type of Medicare or Medicaid funds. Most places do rec...

I recently had to give similar advice to a nurse that I work with. It worked great for her and hopefully for you too. My best advice is to go into the interview as if they DON'T know you. That may sound strange, but it's too easy to assume that they ...

If you go to www.rn.org site they have unlimited CEU's for $19.99 per year. They have a fairly wide variety of subjects and one of them is basic ECG interpretation. I found it best to print out the study material and then take the test. You might be ...

Good for you!! I'm so happy that you are enjoying your job and learning from each new experience. Try to minimize contact with those who enjoy eating their young. (Maybe they really are miserable in their own lives but try not to let them get to you...

No your education is not wasted. Most nurses know the basics of nutrition but depending on what your specility is, nutrition can play a huge role. If you decide to work in wound healing, diabetics, cardiac or just about other area, having such an imp...

I agree that having a background in medical care (such as CNA) helps very much in nursing school. The basic stuff that scares most brand new students will be easier for you. BUT just remember that you have to learn the "right" way to do things and pr...

Have you thought about something like Speech/Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist? They are in demand as well and practice in a wide variety of settings from schools to nursing homes. In my area, Speech Therapists are rea...

In my state, it's due to health department regulations. Food that is served can only be touched by dietary workers. Anything that's been in a patient room can't be served to anyone else....even homeless shelters etc. I know it's wasteful but there ar...

No one else can answer that question for you. It's unfortunate that so many nurses are unhappy with their choice of profession but, in my experience, they are the minority. Most nurses would like to change things about their individual jobs perhaps, ...

Congratulations!! You obviously do an exceptional job and your nurse manager recognized it. Great job and keep up the good work.

I became an LPN in 1984 and a RN in 1988. At first I was Ok being an LPN however I remember exactly when I decided to become an RN (even 25 years later). I was working in Long Term Care and doing CPR on one of our favorite patients. The RN on duty sh...

So sorry that you're having such a rough time. Even those of us who still love nursing, may have difficulty with a particular type of nursing. Night shift is not for everyone and may definitely be adding to your stress. The switch from nursing school...

Thanks for your insight and ideas. Guess I'll try your suggestions because I'm not really in a hurry and I'd really like to work with the VA. I've had some problems finding agencies that work with government agencies too but I'll work on it. Thanks...

The great thing about nursing is that there are limitless possibilites with your RN license. If you don't enjoy the type of nursing that you are doing, try something else. Do some research on this site involving the specialities and see what looks in...

I've been doing research for the past two years but haven't started traveling yet. My husband and I have discussed this issue as well. I think it would depend on where you choose to travel. I want to travel near areas with National Parks....such as Y...

I like the idea of color coded scrubs but wouldn't like to be told who to buy from. And if you're buying the scrubs, why does there have to be a hospital logo on it? I'd have more problems with that aspect because if you have a second job or leave th...

We also have positions at my hospital. Granted, it's not an acute hosptial but is skilled LTC and Chronic Care. (Sounds worse than it is. LOL). It's also for the State of Maryland will full state benefits from day 1. We are located in Salisbury, Mary...

How do you lose a pill?? Especially when you're a student and should be extra careful with only one patient? I'm sorry that you have to write a paper but I'm concerned that you aren't more upset that you LOST A PILL. How about adding something ab...

Speaking as a psych nurse "at that level", you will gain a lot of valuable experience. Why do you want to be a mental health nurse practitioner if you aren't interested in working with the mentally ill? Best way to learn is in the trenches, especiall...

I've been a nurse a long time too and have worked many, many shifts of nights and evenings. Have you thought about the fact that weekends and HOLIDAYS are usually the norm for most nursing jobs? I've worked with many new nurses over the years that ar...

I agree with kesr. Go ahead and apply for the health dept job and then make your decision on your family needs. Children grow up so quickly and your little dude needs time with you. Most nurses will have several jobs in their life time but this time ...