GirloftheSun

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1. Help! Theorist Betty Neuman used in oncology?

   GirloftheSun posted a topic in Oncology

   I am hoping to receive some feedback from you. I have to right a paper for my MSN program about how Betty Neuman's theory fits into my practice. I am completely struggling. I chose her because none of...

2. Job prospect with MN degree

   GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

   @TraumaRUs: Thank you for sharing your story. It makes it more real to know that I'm not alone. It's difficult to find the right fit in life. I may decide to do something completely different next...

3. Job prospect with MN degree

   GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

   @elkpark: That's why I'm reconsidering the program now, prior to paying tuition and investing time. I think it is a critical statement to make the assumption that I did not consider what the endpoint...

4. Job prospect with MN degree

   GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

   It's an MN degree, not an MSN. The focus is leadership and

5. Job prospect with MN degree

   GirloftheSun posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

   I am enrolled in an MN program and was wondering if you would comment on your job with an MN. I'm hoping the program will provide some guidance for me, but I'm feeling some cold feet about it and what...

6. PA's make more $$ than NP's?!

   GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I ask you one question. How is going to PA school with no experience different from going to med school with no experiece. SWR PA-S I think there's a big difference, even if you include NPs into the...

7. Seattle Pacific University

   GirloftheSun replied to englishsm's topic in Washington Nursing

   The program is okay. Not a lot of support from the faculty. Lots of $$. Limited diversity. I didn't feel prepared at all when I finished. I worked on the floor for a year and left. I have no desire...

8. Replacing Research RN's with non license coordinators

   GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Research

   I don't think it's going to change any time soon. I think you have a good attitude about this, and I also think you're right about it not changing soon. I remember when I started research nursing I...

9. Thinking of going back to the floor

   GirloftheSun replied to anc33's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a research nurse too in oncology studies. I'm in a position too where I can make some $$ by working with CRO's....but.....I then I also think about going to the floor or going to school for NP. I...

10. Replacing Research RN's with non license coordinators

    GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Research

    I think it varies from institution to institution. We have coordinators with no experience you've described above who are in charge of phase 1/2 trials, with little PI involvement. To add, these are...

11. Dumb question--What do you NPs do?

    GirloftheSun replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It looks like you have a very fullfilling career! I hope to say that about my career

12. Dumb question--What do you NPs do?

    GirloftheSun replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Trauma RN, Did you find your MSN to be worth the time invested/money spent in school? Just curious about job opportunities with this as this degree path has been recommended to me. I'm contemplating...

13. Replacing Research RN's with non license coordinators

    GirloftheSun posted a topic in Research

    Wanted to open a conversation about the growing trend of nonmedical personnel replacing research nurses. Personally, I think this is frightining, especially since people hired for these positions are...

14. Any MBAs out there?

    GirloftheSun posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wanted to open a discussion about nurses/APN/CNS with MBAs, if, there are any of you out there? What job do you hold with your MBA? Anyone out there with an MHA? Curious about what you

15. Thinking about going back to the floor, but.....

    GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I've spent some time checking out refresher courses. They run approx 3K! I've also spoken 4 nurses who have taken these, one in particular who has been out for 20 years or so and he felt it...