Hi Karen!
Thank you so much for breaking this down. My assumptions about each position title just about aligned with your descriptions, so I feel good now about my understanding of these roles....
What is the difference between a nurse navigator, nurse case manager, and RN care coordinator? I assume that there is some overlapping responsibilities and that the positions may depend on the...
I have two semesters left before I graduate from a BSN program (!). While I am SO excited, I worry about what lies ahead in regard to clinical hours. If COVID wasn't a thing, the normal trajectory...
lauranurselaura replied to COVIDNURSE's topic in General Nursing
That's bizarre. I've never heard anyone say that a patient's H&H is 10, for example. I've only ever heard anyone say that a patient's hgb is 10. I've heard providers say "Let's get an H&H on...
It's been a great program! I am set to graduate in December. It's had it's ups and downs just like any nursing program, but overall, I've really enjoyed it and have felt it is very fair. You must,...
I had the same problem and spent forever and ever searching high and low for quality headbands that stay put. I can't wear cotton ones, though I desperately wish I could because they look so soft and...
What are the courses like? Are there quizzes and tests that must be taken at a proctor testing site? Are there papers due? Is it a lot of discussion board
lauranurselaura replied to r0seRN's topic in Nursing Career
I was in the EXACT same boat as you. After a year and a half, I was completely miserable and working nights made me feel terrible. I refused to work days on the floor for the exact reasons you...
lauranurselaura replied to GundeRN's topic in Research
Hi GundeRN, I agree with aelie. I would join ACRP so that you are able to post questions like the ones you posed about QoL studies on their very helpful discussion boards. There are so many...
lauranurselaura replied to tlp1019's topic in Research
Hi tlp1019, I've found it helpful to get in good with the monitors who you work with on your current clinical trials as a CRC. I've gotten a few interviews by working well with CRAs who in turn have...
lauranurselaura replied to dlashon's topic in Research
Hi dlashon, You may want to shadow a research nurse/study coordinator somewhere near you to see what the job entails first. Covance is a CRO who generally hires CRAs or monitors. These monitors are...
lauranurselaura replied to robin4's topic in Research
Hi Robin4! I agree with everything that MBARNBSN said. I'm a research nurse (study coordinator) and have found that having bedside/clinical experience has been very helpful. Though I should note that...
lauranurselaura replied to blueindigo79's topic in Research
Hi BlueIndigo79! I am a research nurse (study coordinator) at an academic medical center. I work on Cardiology clinical trials. I absolutely love it and have been working in research for 7 years. I...
lauranurselaura replied to lauranurselaura's topic in Virginia Nursing
Thank you for your reply! I am also looking at the LPN to RN Evening/Weekend program at JSRCC. Since not working is just not an option for me, it sounds like the JSRCC route will be the best one for...