troop949

troop949

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  1. Hello to everyone! I'm a newbie here, so please be gentle. I'm currently employed as an epidemiologist/researcher, and have 6+ years experience in the public health field. While I love public...
  2. Hello everyone, I have an MPH (in infectious disease epi; BS in microbiology) and am currently hoping to get into an accelerated BSN program. My past work experience in PH has been primarily in...
  3. Hello to everyone! I'm a newbie here, so please be gentle. I'm currently employed as an epidemiologist/researcher, and while I love public health, I am seriously contemplating a career change into...
  4. Yes, it is. Congratulations to
  5. NCLEX Practice Questions

    So much of the exam is based on your ability to prioritize, so I HIGHLY recommend going through the questions in the Prioritization, Delegation, and Assessment book. This is a hard copy, and I'm not...
  6. LOL klone, good strategy! I'm really looking forward to my role in administering immunizations - that's one of my public health passions. I'm a huge advocate for immunizations and primary prevention...
  7. I've been hired on for a county PHN position, but I haven't actually started yet, scoope23. However, I am excited about the opportunity! I will be starting out as the immunization nurse for this...
  8. Interviewed for a position as a county public health nurse last week, which went well. I have decided that public/community health nursing is, in fact, what I want to do. Hospital nursing is great,...
  9. Hi all, Emory's New Grad Residency Program has begun accepting applications for their March 2014 cohort. Use this topic to post any updates or information about your experience with the application...
  10. Original poster here...I received an email that I was not selected (for a med-surg position), but such is life. I'm more interested in public health nursing anyway. I did find it amusing that I was...
  11. Thanks for the update itrust, and good luck to
  12. Hi everyone! I am calling on the wisdom of all of you working nurses for some guidance. I am currently in my last semester of an accelerated BSN program, graduating in December. I have an MPH...
  13. starting as a Public Health Nurse

    I'm hoping to start as a PHN fresh out of school. Public health is my passion, and I just don't think I'd be as fulfilled in an acute care position. I learned to ignore those few discouraging...
  14. Nothing for me,
  15. Yes, I do. I hope you are able to get your GA license in time, but I would think that Emory would try to accommodate you since this type of thing probably happens frequently. Good
  16. I will be a December
  17. Petition for new nurses

    I am in my final few months of nursing school (2nd degree/career changer/"oldie but goodie" here). While there are a few of my classmates who are dead-set on one of the common new grad "glamour"...
  18. CHOA PICU

    I don't have any advice, but I wish you the best! Which CHOA facility are you interested
  19. I did, the first time I tried to search for it. It took me a couple of tries, but it actually does exist under that Job ID#. I apologize that I can't remember exactly what I tried to get to the...
  20. Yup, I don't expect much action for awhile, but please post back here if you find out any
  21. Anyone? Anyone?? Bueller?
  22. highest paid nursing specialty

    Not to sound snarky, but wouldn't everybody like to work less, make more, and feel more valued in the workplace? While I understand what point you're getting at, I don't think there's a magic...
  23. bumping for
  24. Thanks Hoozdo! I will definitely consider applying to some positions. And I don't mind the fact that research nursing isn't exactly fast paced, but thanks for the warning,
  25. I'm glad you were offered a position, but it is a tough decision you have to make. However, keep in mind that it could be a wonderful learning experience, and that there may be many positives to...