rudycoon

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1. I'm a new grad interested in Public Health

   rudycoon replied to mslovebug's topic in Public/Community

   My first job out of nursing school was as a PHN so it is possible to do. I don't think every state or county will consider new grads though so you need to look into it.

2. Do you have to do bedside nursing

   rudycoon replied to dulcet's topic in Career Support

   I never wanted to work in a hospital and was able to get a job in public health as a new grad. I don't know if this is an option for you since different states have different requirements about who they will hire into these positions but it is worth ...

3. starting as a Public Health Nurse

   rudycoon replied to mali_santizo's topic in New Nurse

   My first RN job was as a PHN. I never wanted to work in the hospital so I was happy when I landed that job! I haven't met anyone yet that loves working in the hospital so I have never felt I was missing out on anything.

4. Would you commute an hour to a job you wanted?

   rudycoon replied to nursebythesea's topic in General Nursing

   I have in the past and would do so again.

5. Need Public Health Nursing Certification

   rudycoon replied to StarrySkies's topic in California

   I did my child abuse course through Zur and the BON accepted it.

6. Military Spouse Nursing

   rudycoon replied to ml52789's topic in Government

   You will need to plan ahead for each move or it can be stressful. Go to the BON website of the state you are moving to and see what their requirements for endorsing your license to their state is. I would start the application process as soon as you ...

7. Anybody feels they still wanna go the CNS route?

   rudycoon replied to stepbystep12's topic in CNS

   Same here

8. Anybody still doing or just did or thinking about doing CNS?

   rudycoon replied to stepbystep12's topic in CNS

   I'm thinking about this route but not sure how marketable it is.

9. How do you like your job?

   rudycoon replied to Queen2u's topic in Public/Community

   I love public health!! I wear many hats so it is always interesting. I would have to say the only con is the low pay.

10. Bedside to telephonic nursing

    rudycoon replied to Little_Mouse's topic in Career Support

    A friend of mine left bedside nursing to do telephonic nursing and she loves it....I say go for it!

11. Phone interview with a county health department

    rudycoon replied to sourapril's topic in Job Hunt

    Difference between public health and acute care, why do you want to work in public health, and several scenario questions pertaining to the area(s) in which they have vacancies.

12. Alvarado Hospital application HELP!!

    rudycoon replied to gikg's topic in California

    I only put paid work experience unless it specifies otherwise. If there is not a place that specifically asks for the certifications I would upload them and attach copies to the application or mention them in a cover letter. If they are asking for yo...

13. Nursing Job when been out of school for a year

    rudycoon replied to ICDATTJCWSM's topic in General Nursing

    i was able to land a job after being out of school 4 years. Like the previous poster I would not recommend it but sometimes life happens!

14. The struggle of being a Mom and keeping a career

    rudycoon replied to busybeethatisme's topic in General Nursing

    I was in a similar situation a couple years ago so I chose to do public health, and I love it. The hours and working conditions are great. I do CEU's online and if my kids are sick I have a sitter that comes over if I can't take the day off.

15. Community health as a new nurse...

    rudycoon replied to cscRNC's topic in Public/Community

    Where I work there are a couple new nurses who were hired with an ADN so it is possible.