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  1. NP or MHA?

    friendlylark posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello! I need career guidance. I am looking at continuing my education and would like to enter either an MHA program for Masters of Health Administration, or become a Nurse Practitioner. I don't even...

  2. NP or MHA?

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi ScaryKarrey :-) I would like to talk with you more about this! It sounds like a very interesting program that you work for. I have a bit of experience with project management and would like to go...

  3. Am I too old to start this?

    friendlylark replied to mightyaphrodite's topic in General Students

    LOL. You are definitely not too old to start a career in nursing. I got my RN at the age of 36. If I work to the age of 65, that means I will have 29 years as a nurse, by the time I retire. :-) That...

  4. FNP or MBA?

    friendlylark replied to jnb1740's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Psych Guy - Thank you for the thoughtful reply. At this point, I am going to pursue my MBA program. My end goal is to work in administration in hospice or a rehab facility. I think I would...

  5. FNP or MBA?

    friendlylark replied to jnb1740's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello Psych Guy :-) You are a nurse practitioner! Do you wish you had done an MHA or MBA? Do you feel like, as a Nurse practitioner, you have freedom and flexibility? Do you agree that an MHA or MBA...

  6. FNP or MBA?

    friendlylark replied to jnb1740's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Smitty! I would like to hear more about your experience. I am also fairly unenamored of the corporate culture. So ... I wonder if an MBA would be a huge mistake for me. But I also worry about...

  7. FNP or MBA?

    friendlylark replied to jnb1740's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Zenman - I would like to hear more about this! I am struggling a lot, deciding between an MBA or FNP program. I am interested in perhaps the FNP program so I could work neuro at the Cleveland...

  8. Out of nursing over a year...this stay at home mom thing just isn't for me!

    friendlylark replied to MaiBee's topic in General Nursing

    Hi MaiBee! Go for it, sister! I have just gone back to bedside nursing from a Performance Excellence position and I am SO HAPPY to be back at the bedside. Yes, I felt my skills were waning as well....

  9. Adult Critical Care Update: New Definitions of Sepsis and Septic Shock

    friendlylark replied to Corey Narry's topic in Critical Care

    This is a huge topic of discussion in my organization right now. Thank you for clarifying. I had heard that the new definition removes severe sepsis shock and eliminates SIRS. Is there a comparison...

  10. ED to Hospice

    friendlylark replied to UpinawayRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for the info Jensmom. I'm not really looking for a cakewalk, but I definitely do want flexibility. I need it right now! All of the info will help me make a good decision, so I appreciate...

  11. ED to Hospice

    friendlylark replied to UpinawayRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Is there a lot of freedom and flexibility in your day when working as a hospice

  12. ED to Hospice

    friendlylark replied to UpinawayRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Cool - thank you for the info. I appreciate the feedback! I think, for now, I am seeking flexibility, so I am planning to work per diem in the ED for a while (its my background). Perhaps in the future...

  13. Nurses who practice reiki/shamanic healing?

    friendlylark replied to peacewing's topic in Holistic

    Hi cayenne06. This is very interesting to me, that you would switch paths and views on these modalities. I am very interested in healing touch and aromatherapy. Tell us more about what changed your...

  14. What kind of integrative medicine jobs exist for RNs?

    friendlylark replied to healtheducatorinCA's topic in Holistic

    Hello healtheducatorinCA, I am very interested in holistic nursing as well. I am mainly interested in the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. I would be interested in Integrative Oncology as well...

  15. ED to Hospice

    friendlylark replied to UpinawayRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My hope is that I can work per diem in the E.D. and work per diem as a hospice nurse. Would you recommend home care hospice or Admissions hospice? What other options are there when it comes to...

  16. ED to Hospice

    friendlylark replied to UpinawayRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am also an ER nurse who is considering Hospice. There is an opening in my town for Hospice Admissions. I am going to find out more information, but I was wondering if Hospice admissions travels to...

  17. Felt pretty proud of myself!

    friendlylark replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Emergency

    NICE WORK!!! :-) You can be so proud of your fast action!!! Well done and keep up the good

  18. Please Help me!

    friendlylark replied to hrodriguez088's topic in Emergency

    YES! Low back pain is a huge one that we see in the ER. I agree with NickiLaughs, it is definitely not as interesting of a pathophysiology, but I have had 2 patients recently with cauda equina...

  19. Please Help me!

    friendlylark replied to hrodriguez088's topic in Emergency

    I would definitely get a good baseline understanding of the pathophysiology of CHF. CHF is one of the most common reasons for hospital admissions in older adults. Here is an excellent list of common...

  20. Are you a new informatics nurse?

    friendlylark replied to InformaticsRN.MA's topic in Nursing Informatics

    One question I have for those who are already working in Nursing Informatics: Do you use process design methods such as Six Sigma and Lean? In what ways have you used those methodologies? I would love...

  21. Informatics and Nurse Practitioners

    friendlylark replied to husker311's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I am beginning a program in Informatics next month. I am excited! I have a background in web administration prior to becoming a nurse. Do you find that your role in informatics is more analytical than...

  22. Are you a new informatics nurse?

    friendlylark replied to InformaticsRN.MA's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hello! I am an RN with a background in IT. I will have 3 years of nursing experience in June 2015. Also I am beginning the MSN Informatics program with Grand Canyon University in December of this year...

  23. Infection control practitioner

    friendlylark replied to rose89's topic in Infectious Disease

    Hi Rose - I am also interested in working as an Infection Preventionist and to receive a degree in epidemiology and biostatistics. I feel like Infection Prevention may be a good move for me! I am...

  24. ER nurse to FNP

    friendlylark posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello! I am beginning coursework and pre-requisites to become an FNP. I have been an ER nurse for 2 years, and I feel it is time to dive more deeply into learning! I would like to switch units to ICU...

  25. ER nurse to FNP

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    Hello eCCU! Yes, I have been looking into the differences between FNP and ACNP. My concern with ACNP is that I will still end up with nights/weekends/holidays. I definitely do NOT want to be in the...