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You may also want to post this in the CA regional section to possibly get more feedback.

I wouldn't block her or ignore her or add her as a friend. Just let the request sit there...some people rarely check their facebook accounts....she may assume you are one of them. Just make sure everything is private so only your friends can see. Once you get the job you can do whatever.

I'm not sure about scholarships but if you work in a hospital your employer may help pay some of your tuition. I think my employer pays up to $1500/yr.

Birdiegirl31, Thanks so much for the response! I will be starting my new job in clinical trials research very soon which I'm very excited about. I love learning new things as well which is why I think this will be a great fit. The paperwork doesn't bother me too much as I'm used to charting, charting, and more charting. The M-F schedule with occasional call gives me some normalcy rather than my old crazy night shift schedule. Thanks again for the pros and cons, this helps a lot.

I just finished reading this thread about Mr. John...stories and people like this is why I like being a nurse... https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/goodbye-mr-john-541389.html :heartbeat

Anyone?

This post reminds me of a particular nurse who always says "I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful job and great co-workers. I love my job." Problem is she is not a team player, ASSIGNS HERSELF easy patients, rarely moves from her chair, gossips incessantly and extremely emotional. When she is asked to do something she acts as if everything is a huge inconvenience to her email and suduko and tries to brush it off onto someone else. Ugh.

I would like to hear from some research nurses as to what they like about being a research nurse? Do you find clinical trials interesting? Is this area of nursing rewarding to you? Thanks! :)

As above poster pointed out, volunteering would be a great way to get a foot in the door. Good luck! :)

I would like to recommend a book called "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. The four agreements are these: Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Always do your best. It may not be for everyone but I find a lot of knowledge and truth in this book. It may help you in situations such as your previous employer as well as every day life.

I agree with above poster. This has nothing to do with BSN vs ADN education. The unit sounds like it was chaotic and understaffed.

Have you thought about going to TCC? I know they have a points based system on criteria for admission. You can get in other ways aside from your GPA. If your ACT or SAT scores are good you get so many points and there's quite a few others. At least that's how it used to be..after your ADN you could bridge over at FSU or do the BSN courses online through a university. Once you are employed as an RN with your ADN, your hospital will probably help pay for some of your BSN courses. There were quite a few working mothers/wives in my nursing program, it's tough but will pay off in the end. Good luck! :) Here's some info if you haven't already looked...they do have a point system, just different. http://www.tcc.fl.edu/about_tcc/academic_affairs/division_of_health_care_professions/areas_of_study/nursing/admission_requirements

I don't see why it would be a problem. I have worked with nurses in L&D with many different backgrounds including ED. It's great you already have NRP. The only thing that may be difficult is being new and learning so much on a per diem schedule. It takes quite a while to orient new OB nurses, at least on my unit. We do have some float pool nurses, but they usually stay away from our unit as much as possible

Hmmm...any chance you want to work in the OR? You could get a jump by learning all the instruments working in sterile processing. That may help your chances of becoming an OR nurse. Just a thought.

This is true..I had all the prereqs having been a Psych major and a minor in Biology so it was a fairly easy transition for me. There are so many avenues you can take...good luck!