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Hello! Just curious if there are any nutritionist RN's out there? If so, how did you become one? I've always been interested in nutrition and food as medicine and I'm just wondering if there are any programs or certificates out there that would help with this.

I have tried out two different work from home positions since I first posted on here. The first one I lasted about a year and I monitored patients lung function, ultimately I wasn't in my element so I quit. The second is doing Chronic Care telephone calls, super flexible job and so far I like it. We aren't a huge team but it is nice, I can call whenever as long as I get my caseload done by a certain date. I realized that the hardest part is getting any remote job in general, once you have any kind of remote job experience it opens all sorts of doors for you. I've had a few remote job offers since I had that first job. The first remote job I had I just applied on Indeed. I do see that having a compact license really helped.

Me trying to return to the light after a 12-hour shift.

When somebody says you're "just a nurse"

Thank you!

Hi all! Just wanted to share that this is my last school year as a school nurse and I'm VERY excited. Kids are little so I'm going to work part-time for a bit an hoping to become a certified diabetes educator in the near future, considering going back to school - who knows! The possibilities are endless. Woohoo!

Hi! I'm very interested in sitting for my CDE exam in the future, I printed out the guide from the website that tells me what will be on the exam but not sure where to study from? Any advice? Thank you!

I just want to put it out there how frustrating it is to get to a last round interview, just to be told they went with another candidate by a automated email. You get to know the recruiter or the hiring manager, they are super friendly, and then they...ghost you. I've been trying to make into the remote world without any luck. I'm taking a break from the search, and I'm so thankful I have a job, but it is still disheartening. Just sayin'

I'm currently in a position where my contract ends end of May. I would get June and July fully paid and then I would look for a part-time job come August (My husband will start working full-time then so I won't be going full-time for a few years due to small kids). My dilemma is that I am not happy in my position. My days drag, I feel unmotivated, no purpose ect. I have an interview coming up for a remote job, which I want to get my foot in the door, and pays more money. My plans to go part-time still stand for August, but I don't know if I should wait until May or go. 4 months seems like a long time too. Opinions?

Although I do feel that people facing roles make it much more pleasant for the patient when you are a "people person" it doesn't mean you can't go into nursing. You can do OR, or other less patient centric roles. If you want to do it. Do it!

With certain individuals its hard not to get attached ❤️

I agree with all you have said. I’m in a slightly different boat because my husband finishes his degree up in June, so I can officially leave the school system shortly after that. im basically sticking it out unless I can get a remote job just so I can get experience I that. I have high hopes I will come January . Best to all of you ❤️

Thank you JLK. I did, I feel good about the care I gave him. That’s for sure. thank you for replying to my post. ❤️

I've always been one that deals with moments of shock/sadness last. As in I almost get numb in a way, and then it catches up to me. Well, I had a home health patient pass away about 2 weeks ago. I had seen him on an off for about 3-4 years and recently I was his primary nurse. I saw him that Friday right before he passed on Saturday. I've had patients pass away before, but this one felt different, feels different. I still had his name on my schedule the following week, and had time sheets with his signature. And honestly, I'm not over it. I just had to put it out there. That's all, that's the post

Just want to clarify and say I was never board during nursing school , this was referring to my job as a school nurse z Im also very saddened to hear about your situation and I hope you get your kiddos back. Abuse (no matter what form ) is NEVER okay. As far as your nursing school endeavors , there are many nurses that took them years to get into nursing school. So hang in there and maybe look into several different programs or re-do classes if you Can to bring up your GPA. You may want to look under the nursing student forum for more support. Best wishes for you