drivm1

Hi to this forum. I am posting for the first time. I have followed some of the career advice thread below and am in a similar quandary with respect to placement. However, I took time out to raise a family, follow my husband in the army to Europe for 10 years to return 4 years ago. Am a PhD, MPH, RN (AD) with lots of academic research experience and Health Informatics/ QA/PI modeling. Am interested in going back to the hospital environment and have found no takers. My education appears to be a black mark against me in the nursing world as well......have not had any responses as I do not have a MSN... Am I the only one with the perception that special interest groups are using ideology to keep nurses in floor nursing at the lowest possible pay? Any ideas on career options without resorting to a refresher course at >$1600 and per diem med-surg? I would appreciate any help with this issue. You could also contact me offline at [email protected]