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

    GirloftheSun posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've considered NP school, and, after talking with several NPs who work in academics I was very disappointed to hear that PA's make more $$ than NPs. Especially since many NPs have years of nursing...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. 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

  16. 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...

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

    GirloftheSun posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm moving to hawaii in several months with my boyfriend (he is from hawaii and is homesick, poor thing) and I am contemplating returning to the floor. However, it has been difficult for me to forget...

  18. Why NP and not PA?

    GirloftheSun posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd appreciate all your input! I've been a research nurse for 5 years and have always had an interested in midlevel work and am ready to pursue. I'm having a hard time deciding which route to go. I've...

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

    GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your encouragement and suggestions. I do have authorship on 1 paper (not the first or last author, but at least I'm on!) and I will be on another paper that will be published in 2 years...

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

    GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in General Nursing

    Oops, I meant to say I'm NOT a new grad... Didn't profread that one..(; In that case, would be good to look into a refresher course. They offer courses in Seattle for a pretty penny, but in my case,...

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

    GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in General Nursing

    To clarify when I say I've gained experience in clinical research: My job title is a research nurse. I do investigational drug studies, which involves administering medication, assessing for...

  22. Job market for MN degree?

    GirloftheSun posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been encouraged to pursue an MN degree but do not know much about the job market with this degree. I know you can teach with this, what else can be done? And is it worth it financially to do it?...

  23. Job market for MN degree?

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

    Master in Nursing. Concentration could be leadership, for example. I was encouraged to look into it and was curious to see if any of you reading this form have this and/or could comment on

  24. Please Help Me

    GirloftheSun replied to Sadeyes07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you considered becoming a research nurse? It's not as chaotic as working on the floor and the hours are better. No nights! The drawback is you don't get the shift differentials. So you'll need to...

  25. Ways to use my BSN other than bedside nursing???

    GirloftheSun replied to bigd1023's topic in General Nursing

    You could probably get hired as a research nurse or a study coordinator, especially if you have some experience in research. If you've filled out case report forms, are familiar with following a...