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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 health, I am seriously contemplating a career change in...

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 chronic disease surveillance, at the state government l...

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 the wonderful world of nursing. I would love to have...

Yes, it is. Congratulations to you!

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 sure if the questions have been transferred to an ...

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 of diseases. The STI role will be a bit new for ...

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 particular clinic, then I will be cross-trained on ST...

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, but it's not the best fit for me.

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 process. Good luck to everyone!

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 apparently good enough to get into grad school at ...

Thanks for the update itrust, and good luck to you!

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 (epidemiology) degree and 8 years of experience with resea...

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 voices, and am pushing toward my goal. Good luck!

Nothing for me, either.

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 luck!

I will be a December graduate.

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" specialties, most of us will take whatever we can get....

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

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 posting...if it helps, though, the Job Title is " Resi...

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

Anyone? Anyone?? Bueller? LOL

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 specialty that will pay big bucks with minimal hours. I ...

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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, LOL.

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 the position that you aren't aware of. However, you...