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  1. CDE Experience Requirements

    DC2RN posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I just wanted input from people who are diabetes educators. I currently work as a high risk field case manager for the geriatric population. My job includes tons of one-on-one patient education,...

  2. Who's afraid of the ICU?

    DC2RN replied to Trissity's topic in Critical Care

    Great post! There is a great web resource for new ICU nurses at index. It goes through many of the subjects that you deal with as a new ICU nurse. It is a great place to start if you are just...

  3. Are oral contraceptives healthcare?

    DC2RN replied to cargalrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You do not have a right to paid-for contraception. You don't even have a right to health care. (The Catholic church could legally cancel all it's health care policies instead of paying for...

  4. Telephonic Case Management Question

    DC2RN replied to birdieandbellasmom's topic in Nursing Career

    I work as a Case Manager for United Health Group. I am a field nurse doing home visits, but a couple days a week, I work from home. I really like United Health Group. They are a very professional...

  5. Chiropractor to FNP

    DC2RN replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Interesting. I have not seen that. In my experience, NPs play a significant role in the medical clearance and the post op care, but not during the operation itself. I work in New York where even...

  6. RNs tell your hospitals to hire new grads

    DC2RN replied to DedHedRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If I could talk to administration, I would advocate for the 700 existing jobs that they are talking about cutting. It's rough out there,

  7. 2 job offers, which one to choose?

    DC2RN replied to germanshep's topic in General Nursing

    I just started in child psych after six years in medicine, cardiac, OR, and being a med surg nursing supervisor. I can honestly say that I feel like I have died and gone to nursing heaven! Maybe my...

  8. Anything about NSLIJ orientation for the OR?

    DC2RN replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in the OR for almost two years. I completed a 9 month Peri-operative training program at a Level I teaching hospital. The most clinical thing that I ever did in the OR was take a finger...

  9. Anything about NSLIJ orientation for the OR?

    DC2RN replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad, I would stay away from the OR. Anything clinical is done by anesthesia. You really have very few clinical responsibilities, so you function more like a technician than a nurse. After...

  10. How many more interviews?

    DC2RN replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like cocaine! Elated... Fidgety..... Slightly

  11. Chiropractor to FNP

    DC2RN replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am only about halfway done. So far, it has been a lot of work, but very doable. All the programs are designed for nurses who work full time. You can make a nice, middle class income while you...

  12. Chiropractor to FNP

    DC2RN replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I practiced for 10 years as a chiropractor before I became a nurse about 6 years ago. I am now pursuing my Psych NP. Some people want to add medication management to a chiropractic practice. I...

  13. Has anyone enrolled and graduated from Excelsior College RN Program

    DC2RN replied to tonyacup's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Does EC still take chiropractors? I enrolled as a chiropractor about 6 years ago. They used to take chiropractors. I know that they changed their policy and no longer allowed chiropractors...

  14. Chiropractor to FNP

    DC2RN replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I also agree that nursing is a better path than PA. I think the differences in clinical practice are small. PAs have an advantage in the operaing room. NPs have a greater degree of potential...

  15. NP's working in the OR

    DC2RN replied to lindsayy333's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with hypocaffeinemia. If you really want a future in the OR, the best training is to get into a hospital peri-operative training program. That is better training for the OR than NP

  16. Chiropractor to FNP

    DC2RN replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You can get your RN through this or any other accredited program, but I do not think that I would recommend this program for your NP. There are tons of online and onsite NP programs. Once you get...

  17. Telemetry before ER

    DC2RN replied to markelleyr's topic in Emergency

    I think tele is the best place to start. You get the organizational skills and build basics skills while working on a floor. You also learn the aryythmias. I think tele is a great foundation for...

  18. Another perspective on providers

    DC2RN replied to JDCitizen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in the OR and I can tell you that everyone has a number of horror stories. It is just an abusive environment. The stories sound shocking to people outside of the environment, because they do...

  19. Chiropractor to FNP

    DC2RN replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went to Excelsior, which allowed me finish school while working full time. I needed to work full time, so going to school full time was not an option. Working as an associate gave me plenty of...

  20. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    DC2RN replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Graduate ADN in 2004. Worked in CTICU shortly and for a while on a tele floor. Presently working in the OR at a Level I trauma center. I just finished my OR orientation. Currently in ANP school....

  21. Chiropractor to FNP

    DC2RN replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you need to do both the RN and the NP through this school? If you have your RN, there are plenty of schools where you can get an online NP degree. You can find a much less expensive program....

  22. Chiropractor to FNP

    DC2RN replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I also graduated from Excelsior College in 2004. I just started Stonybrook's ANP program. So far, it has been a lot of work, but very doable. I also enjoyed the practice of chiropractic, but I...

  23. Chiropractor to FNP

    DC2RN replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was a chiropractor for ten years, until I became a nurse about four years ago. I did it through Excelsior, but they no longer accept chiropractors. I have worked in cardiac for four years, and I...

  24. Interviews at Stony Brook & North Shore

    DC2RN posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I have an interview for a position as a new graduate RN at Stony Brook Hospital on Monday and another interview at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset on Tuesday. I am trying to get into the...

  25. ICU & OR debate...

    DC2RN replied to Gottago's topic in General Nursing

    I just got into a OR training program. What surprised me is how long people stay in the OR. People described how terrible it was on the floor or unit. People in the OR said they would never go back...