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  1. Psych or Cancer?

    HealthyRN replied to Burgh_Student's topic in Nursing Career

    I would recommend going with what interests you the most. Many older nurses still encourage getting that year of med-surg experience, but if you don't like it, you will be unsuccessful and it may...

  2. Nursing School or Kids?

    HealthyRN replied to CareerORKids's topic in Nursing Career

    This is certainly a tough decision. I have somewhat of a similar situation, but I'm already a nurse. Instead of entering it, I'm trying to leave the profession. It will take me 4-5 years to finish...

  3. leaving job when pregnant?

    HealthyRN replied to tigkaskit's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations on your pregnancy! It would be nice to have that extra time off, but you also have to consider the effect that stress is going to have on your baby. IMO, it wouldn't be worth it....

  4. Amount of RN experience prior to starting MSN program

    HealthyRN replied to mt33133's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Could you tell us more about your career goals? Do you want to specialize in a clinically focused area (FNP, CNM, CNS, etc.) or do you want to pursue a career in administration or education? I got a...

  5. Fellow RN killed this morning

    HealthyRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear this. I will keep you all in my

  6. Husband's International Opportunity vs. My Career

    HealthyRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I've had a somewhat rocky start to my nursing career. I've been a nurse for over 2 years now. I strongly disliked my first few nursing jobs. At several points, I considered leaving the profession....

  7. May Need to Get Back to Nursing, Third Shift?

    HealthyRN replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Pnurseuwm, I remember you well from our discussions and similar desire to get out of nursing. I have also moved on from direct patient care and I am much happier now. However, I am actively...

  8. 20 Years Later...

    HealthyRN replied to EnigmaticRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry that you are feeling so frustrated with your career. With your wealth of experience, there ARE a lot of options out there. I was able to find a position outside of nursing with only two...

  9. MSN PROGRAM - Nursing Administration vs Nursing Education?

    HealthyRN replied to Springfeva's topic in Nursing Career

    While I understand why you would not want to take a paycut to teach nursing at a university or community college, you could also work in staff development with the MSN in nursing education. Have you...

  10. Getting Your BSN Question???

    HealthyRN replied to texaschic888's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you have a job lined up yet? It's hard to give advice since all facilities are different and handle scheduling different. Most floor nurses do work 3 12-hour shifts/week with every other weekend....

  11. I HATE nursing! (any suggestions)

    HealthyRN replied to Nursinghaze's topic in General Nursing

    I was in a similar situation and I know exactly how you feel. I thought I had made a huge mistake before I even graduated from nursing school. I hadn't ever even intended to practice as a bedside...

  12. Nursing or Medical School

    HealthyRN replied to Yosemite's topic in Nursing Career

    Yosemite, before making such a major decision, I would suggest that you spend some time actually volunteering or working in a healthcare setting. Also, try to job shadow as many different healthcare...

  13. nursing and vacation time

    HealthyRN replied to hygienejunkie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    With staff nursing, it can be very difficult to get vacation during the peak seasons. The hospitals that I worked at awarded vacation by seniority. This meant that for at least 3 years, the only...

  14. Nurses...Miserable?

    HealthyRN replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i've read all of your posts and it seems that you really have all the answers. until you walk a day in a nurse's shoes, i don't think that you can fairly evaluate why and how nurses get burnt out....

  15. Veteran nurses antagonistic

    HealthyRN replied to dhammond3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Doug, I'm sorry that you are experiencing this treatment. It is unfortunate and I don't really think that there is any excuse for it. However, I do have my own theories regarding why many veteran...

  16. Which Home Health Care Agency is the best to work for?

    HealthyRN replied to Hobby Lady's topic in Home Health

    You may want to check out agencies that are part of the Visiting Nurse Associations. I believe that most, if not all, states have agencies that are part of this national organization. The agencies...

  17. I don't have my BSN yet...but have a question about becoming a NP

    HealthyRN replied to blur411's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I know it used to be the case in some programs. However, they would usually take volunteers. I can't imagine that any program would be able to require you to do this. Can you imagine that happening...

  18. There is no nursing shortage!

    HealthyRN replied to fizz2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Before anyone gets upset, I am not blaming the nursing shortage on ADN programs. I think it is much more complex than that. One of the biggest reasons is the shortage of nursing educators. But I do...

  19. There is no nursing shortage!

    HealthyRN replied to fizz2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    What new grad, diploma, ADN, or BSN, really knows what they are doing the first day on the floor? Even in a diploma program, a new grad going into a specialized setting like the ER or ICU is still...

  20. Non-clinical opportunities for new graduates?

    HealthyRN replied to shastasheen's topic in Nursing Career

    You are right that it is difficult to find non-clinical positions as a new graduate. But not entirely impossible. Most nursing programs dedicate one semester to a "leadership" rotation where the...

  21. Sigma Theta Tau--worth it?

    HealthyRN replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    It is a yearly fee, but most professional organizations are. Belonging to any professional organization is an indication that you are dedicated to the advancement of the

  22. Nurses as sole breadwinners

    HealthyRN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    My husband makes more money than I do and we basically live off all of his salary alone. My salary goes into savings for the most part (and my therapy- shopping). If the roles were reversed, we...

  23. Sigma Theta Tau--worth it?

    HealthyRN replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    I am a member of Sigma Theta Tau and I am glad that I joined. It is especially important if you plan on continuing your education at some point. The organization offers a lot of networking...

  24. Have Decided Against Nursing As A Career

    HealthyRN replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    I apologize for not realizing how physical OR can be. I've obviously never done OR nursing and my only experience was in nursing school. I was just trying to give some

  25. advise needed

    HealthyRN replied to martymoose's topic in Nursing Career

    I find it hard to believe that no companies outside of acute care hospitals are hiring in your area. Perhaps you are looking in the wrong places. I always find http://www.careerbuilder.com to be a...