lauranurselaura BSN, RN

lauranurselaura has 22 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Clinical Research.

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   What is the Difference?

   lauranurselaura replied to lauranurselaura's topic in General Specialties

   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....
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   What is the Difference?

   lauranurselaura posted a topic in General Specialties

   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...
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   What is Your Nursing Program Doing for Next Semester?

   lauranurselaura posted a topic in General Students

   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...
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   So H&H are 2 different labs: why only say one value?

   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...
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   ISU LPN to BSN ..RN Graduate in Washington State.. letter of guidance to such students

   lauranurselaura replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

   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,...
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   Headbands???

   lauranurselaura replied to maire's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   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...
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   ISU LPN to BSN ..RN Graduate in Washington State.. letter of guidance to such students

   lauranurselaura replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

   Hi Vivika! Congratulations! You'll probably get the best responses by joining the ISU LPN to BSN FB page:
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   ISU LPN to BSN ..RN Graduate in Washington State.. letter of guidance to such students

   lauranurselaura replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

   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
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   Sick of floor nursing, what now?

   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...
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    Research coordinator position from scratch, need guidance

    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...
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    CCRC to CRA

    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...
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    Covance

    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...
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    New Graduate - Research Nurse Residency

    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...
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    Help getting into research nursing...

    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...
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    VCU ABSN Question

    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...