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troop949

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  1. Career change - M.P.H. into nursing

    troop949 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    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. Career opportunities for an RN/MPH - other than PHN?

    troop949 posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    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. Entering nursing with an M.P.H. - where to look?

    troop949 posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    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. ATT, NCLEX-RN Test day, Pearson Vue trick, Verifying license online?

    troop949 replied to mmel025's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, it is. Congratulations to

  5. NCLEX Practice Questions

    troop949 replied to twss2323's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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. Career opportunities for an RN/MPH - other than PHN?

    troop949 replied to troop949's topic in Public, Community Health

    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. Career opportunities for an RN/MPH - other than PHN?

    troop949 replied to troop949's topic in Public, Community Health

    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. Career opportunities for an RN/MPH - other than PHN?

    troop949 replied to troop949's topic in Public, Community Health

    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. Emory New Grad Residency Program, Spring 2014 - updates?

    troop949 posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    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. Emory New Grad Residency Program, Spring 2014 - updates?

    troop949 replied to troop949's topic in Georgia Nursing

    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. Emory New Grad Residency Program, Spring 2014 - updates?

    troop949 replied to troop949's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thanks for the update itrust, and good luck to

  12. Can a new BSN grad w/research experience get a research nurse job?

    troop949 posted a topic in Research

    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

    troop949 replied to mali_santizo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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. Emory New Grad Residency Program, Spring 2014 - updates?

    troop949 replied to troop949's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Nothing for me,

  15. Emory New Grad Residency Program, Spring 2014 - updates?

    troop949 replied to troop949's topic in Georgia Nursing

    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. Emory New Grad Residency Program, Spring 2014 - updates?

    troop949 replied to troop949's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I will be a December

  17. Petition for new nurses

    troop949 replied to Just and R.N's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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

    troop949 replied to GaMommy81's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I don't have any advice, but I wish you the best! Which CHOA facility are you interested

  19. Emory New Grad Residency Program, Spring 2014 - updates?

    troop949 replied to troop949's topic in Georgia Nursing

    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. Emory New Grad Residency Program, Spring 2014 - updates?

    troop949 replied to troop949's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yup, I don't expect much action for awhile, but please post back here if you find out any

  21. Emory New Grad Residency Program, Spring 2014 - updates?

    troop949 replied to troop949's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Anyone? Anyone?? Bueller?

  22. highest paid nursing specialty

    troop949 replied to Tziganka's topic in Nursing Career

    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. Emory New Grad Residency Program, Spring 2014 - updates?

    troop949 replied to troop949's topic in Georgia Nursing

    bumping for

  24. Can a new BSN grad w/research experience get a research nurse job?

    troop949 replied to troop949's topic in Research

    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. How to turn down an offer without burning the bridge?

    troop949 replied to sourapril's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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...