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  1. ER to Hospice

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for the reply ana shen wrath. I think I like this job more than any other job I've ever had :-) It's kind of amazing to say it!!! A few more negatives that I have run into: - No...

  2. ER to Hospice

    friendlylark posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello :-) I am hoping to take a job as a hospice RN. I have been an ER nurse for 4 years in an acute care setting with 1 year as a hospital case manager. I have always worked in acute care/hospital...

  3. ER to Hospice

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    An update from me :-) I started a job with hospice in May, so I am just hitting my 90-days. So far so good! The things that have bothered me the most are: 1) I am definitely racking up miles on my...

  4. Working while in NP school

    friendlylark posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello ? I am going to begin a nurse practitioner program in October. I am VERY EXCITED and ready to take it to the next level. The issue I have right now is that I am in a Mon-Fri role in Case...

  5. Housing woes!

    friendlylark posted a topic in Travel

    Oh man ... I am so cramped in my short-term rental. I have a WONDERFUL roommate - but I need more SPACE!!! Here is my dilemma ... I am a travel RN in Southern California. Housing is CRAZY EXPENSIVE...

  6. ER to Hospice

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you so much for your replies, vampiregirl and nurse-flo-marie, I am really hoping to "land" my career in a field where I can express compassion. I know I can bring compassion to my daily work...

  7. Housing woes!

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Travel

    Thank you so much for all of the replies!!! Yes, I am still going back and forth on this :-) Ruby Vee, I honestly loved your response - but I must say, that I am an introvert. So the one rebuttal I...

  8. Acute care case management vs home health

    friendlylark replied to stormyday's topic in Case Management

    Hello stormy day! I have worked in acute care case management on a med/tele unit. The things I liked about it are: (1) I worked very closely with the hospitalist physicians. I had all of their cell...

  9. Anyone work for Coram as IV per diem nurse?

    friendlylark replied to RNfromSA's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I am getting ready to interview with Coram/CVS for per diem Infusion. I have never worked as an Infusion RN before! What do I need to know?? Thx, Anne

  10. Aesthetic Registered Nurse Salary

    friendlylark replied to Cosmetic RN's topic in Aesthetics

    Hello napgiver, I am getting ready to take a course in fillers, botulinum, and lasers. I want to work for a plastic surgeon. My background is ER nursing. I have been sending out my resume to several...

  11. New nurse trying to get into injecting..advice

    friendlylark replied to ladelleruiz's topic in Aesthetics

    Yes! They are so expensive, I agree. My goal right now is to just get certified in Laser/light therapies, dermal filler, chemical peel and Botox. I really want to learn cool sculpting as well!! But I...

  12. Does it matter which FNP school I pick?

    friendlylark posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello! I am getting ready to start an FNP program with Chamberlain University. I am just wondering - will it make a big difference if I go to a brand name school? I have also been in conversations...

  13. Does it matter which FNP school I pick?

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello :-) Oh man ... I would seriously LOVE to go to USC :-) Another good option for me would be California State University. To be honest, the reason I am choosing Chamberlain really has to do with...

  14. Does it matter which FNP school I pick?

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Honestly, going to USC would be a HUGE luxury. It is about $90K for the USC program vs. $40 for the Chamberlain program. I have no student loans - I am definitely a saver, not a spender. I worry about...

  15. Tell me the downsides.

    friendlylark replied to CardiacDork's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, I like your pragmatism! I would like to know as well, because I am starting an FNP program in about 2

  16. Looking for a online MSN-FNP school

    friendlylark replied to lasher01's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello lasher, Tell me what you don't like about the Chamberlain FNP program??? I am getting ready to begin - and this is concerning!!! Thank

  17. Chamberlain FNP March 2018

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Chamberlain College

    Hi Kleopatra!!! Have you been able to find a preceptor for the next rotation? I have heard this is one of the most difficult parts of the program. My strategy with this is to join the California...

  18. Want to be a HOSPICE NP

    friendlylark replied to fivestar719's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello Dodongo! Thank you for the reply. I am looking at the chart you have provided - with regards to the Adult/Gerontology Nurse practitioner ... I am reading this as the AGNP student spends...

  19. Chamberlain FNP March 2018

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Chamberlain College

    Hi Infinity and Crochet mama :-) I am happy to meet you and join you on this journey!!! Best wishes to both of you!!!

  20. Sleep insomnia is affecting me

    friendlylark replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

    Hello OsceanSN2019, CNA - I have terrible insomnia as well. Sometimes I take Benadryl (1/2 tablet of 25 mg dose). I have also tried Ambien. And in the worst cases, I will take a benzodiazepine...

  21. What are Your Goals for 2018??

    friendlylark replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is fun and positive :-) My goals for 2018 include: 1) Start nurse practitioner school. 2) Get settled into my new job and new city. 3) Continue weight loss goals. 4) Eat clean. 5) Save...

  22. The Struggle for Preceptors

    friendlylark replied to smileyfacefee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This is my biggest worry about starting NP school with Chamberlain!!! Right now I am a travel RN in California ... and I have no idea how I will figure out getting a clinical

  23. Does it matter which FNP school I pick?

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi llg ... I agree about the preceptor issue. I currently work in the Emergency Department ... and I asked one of the ED physicians about this ... he said they are willing to precept students that...

  24. Best travel nursing companies

    friendlylark replied to nvick's topic in Travel

    Hello! I am getting ready to start my very first travel assignment on Monday in California :-) I signed on with American Mobile - and so far it has been VERY GOOD! My recruiter is Amanda. I have heard...

  25. Family Nurse Practioner-yes or no?

    friendlylark replied to ktbug4692's topic in General Nursing

    Hello KT Bug, I have the same question about, "Do you LIKE being an NP and do you feel like the money/time/extra effort was worth it?" I have applied to Chamberlain for the FNP program and I have been...