MandaRN94

MandaRN94

OB/GYN,PHN, Family Planning

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  1. DNP APHN Program - Really worth it?

    MandaRN94 replied to littledad's topic in Public, Community Health

    It depends what you want to do. If you want to work as a NP then I recommend FNP as there are more job opportunities with this specialty. If you want to work specifically as PHN then a MPH or MSN...

  2. Good 2nd Degree Nursing Programs for Public/ Community Nurses

    MandaRN94 replied to tuc39589's topic in Public, Community Health

    I would recommend a BSN program as they have a courses specific to community health/public health. In California and other states you have to have a BSN to work as a PHN and have a cert form the

  3. Entry level PHN question

    MandaRN94 replied to Genista's topic in Public, Community Health

    I was hired as "new" PHN as a PHN II since I had RN experience. I worked 10 years in L&D and another 5 years in a family planning clinic. I ended leaving the PHN job and taking a management job...

  4. Are there hiring freezes for nurse practioner jobs?

    MandaRN94 replied to Newyorker22's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am a RN and work in a clinic setting and we are ALWAYS hiring FNPs. With the ACA starting there will be a huge need for

  5. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    MandaRN94 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow. I'm a little disgusted by some of the comments here. I believe in social justice and it is embarassing that we are a developed nation have so many uninsured. I believe in the ACA as a step in...

  6. I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    MandaRN94 replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    @ helpmepassNCLEX-to get a PHN cert you had to have graduated from a BSN program then need to apply for a PHN to the BRN and pay the fee. I'm not sure about San Diego Co but if you look up their...

  7. Can you be a PHN if you are a new grad?

    MandaRN94 replied to mybabies2000's topic in Public, Community Health

    Same in CA -you have to have a BSN and a PHN cert from the BRN. I agree about the pay. One of the reason I left my county PHN job was every year we had pay cuts. The PHNs are now making what they...

  8. RN's Salary in Northern CA

    MandaRN94 replied to sunrayrn's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, my affiliate is Nor Cal. Is your hospital union? If not you can negotiate, if it is union it may be the pay scale for RNs. Good

  9. Need advice from nurses with an MPH or health dept nurses

    MandaRN94 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Public, Community Health

    Thanks Tmarie! Sounds like we have the same interests. I debated about MPH vs MSN and decided to do MSN in case I decide to teach in a nursing program in the future. I'm enjoying the classes so far...

  10. RN's Salary in Northern CA

    MandaRN94 replied to sunrayrn's topic in California Nursing

    That is low! We hire at our clinics starting at over $30 for new

  11. I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    MandaRN94 replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    I realize most of you new grads want to work in a hospital setting but if you are willing to give public health nursing a try and think outside of the box (or hospital) there are open positions for...

  12. Nursing abroad, nurses without borders???

    MandaRN94 replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in General Nursing

    I also recommend Project Helping Hands and also the organization MEDICO. I'll have to check out CURE international -thank you lannisz for the heads

  13. CV for MPH

    MandaRN94 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Public, Community Health

    Any paid employment that is relevant to nursing I would add. Volunteer work I would put under a different

  14. Who actually likes nursing??

    MandaRN94 replied to mmcnabb3's topic in General Nursing

    I also love nursing but NOT acute hospital nursing. I work in public health and cannot imagine doing anything else. I am currently finishing my masters and specializing in global public health....

  15. Struggling with outdated IM injection site information

    MandaRN94 replied to DarkestSamus's topic in Patient Medications

    The organization I work for only allows Deltoid or VG for IM inj -less chance of damaging major nerves. Do not need to aspirate anymore -I do out of

  16. Where do I go from here? MSN, MPH, MHA even??

    MandaRN94 replied to mzjones6's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Either a MSN with specialty in admin or a MPH would benefit you. Many PH jobs require a BSN and a PH cert from the board of reg

  17. Fallout of Obamacare Question: Best Advanced Nursing Degree To Pursue?

    MandaRN94 replied to asiangal's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The organization I work for is now hiring only FNP or PA as many clinics will be doing larger primary care services. We have hired WHNP and CNW for reproductive health services in the past but all...

  18. Need advice from nurses with an MPH or health dept nurses

    MandaRN94 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Public, Community Health

    I also was tossing over the idea of MPH or MSN. I ended up enrolling in a MSN program that allows a specialty in public health. I have 4 classes left -yay! and now thinking about DrPH or DNP. I...

  19. Any BSNs who went for an MPH?

    MandaRN94 replied to 321kza's topic in Public, Community Health

    I am finishing my MSN with a specialty focus in public health. I am considering a DrPH or DNP with public health leadership track. I do not want to be a NP and I have found several DNP programs that...

  20. Hired at the local health department

    MandaRN94 replied to kindgo's topic in Public, Community Health

    I worked part time in Public Health for the county doing home visits for high risk maternal/child health. It was an excellent experience but ultimately took another job at a not-for-profit public...

  21. Medical Missions for Nurses?????

    MandaRN94 replied to jinjewl32's topic in General Nursing

    I have volunteered with MEDICO and highly recommend them. They serve Central American countries and the trips are 1 week long- no religious aspect. I have also heard great things about Project...

  22. Benedictine Online MSN

    MandaRN94 replied to MandaRN94's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm done with the core courses-am doing online. Had great instructors and not so great instructors. Use the student coffee chat forums to ask about instructors before you add classes. This will...

  23. Volunteer opportunities for an RN in Los Angeles, California

    MandaRN94 replied to Cleverbee23's topic in General Nursing

    Also try your county public health

  24. Student International Volunteer Opportunities

    MandaRN94 replied to aaomalley's topic in General Nursing

    Look up Project helping Hands -they take student

  25. Can you be a PHN if you are a new grad?

    MandaRN94 replied to mybabies2000's topic in Public, Community Health

    Look under Stanislaus County website. They have PHN and also staff nurse openings in the community clinic for new grads. Also just a FYI AB 2348 (access to birth control) was signed by Gov Brown...