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  1. Have Decided Against Nursing As A Career

    HealthyRN replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    All of these are great ideas, but realistically, will the OP be able to obtain positions like this without any clinical experience? I'm sorry to be a downer, but it is very unlikely. I will say that...

  2. Job shadowing?

    HealthyRN replied to RDH1's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Job shadowing is definitely a good idea. Here is Michigan, the University of Michigan hospitals offer job shadowing experiences. I'm not sure about other area hospitals. In general, the large,...

  3. I can't do this anymore...(VERY VERY LONG)

    HealthyRN replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Jess, I will pray that you make it through the next three nights. I know you will! From experience of leaving several jobs and not always on the best terms, I doubt that your coworkers will punish...

  4. I think I'm done with hospital nursing... what to do in this situation??

    HealthyRN replied to RNinJune2007's topic in General Nursing

    There is no way that I would work for a doctor who expected me to e-mail his wife or prepare his lunches! It is completely your decision, but if you have a bad feeling about it, that is not a good...

  5. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    HealthyRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am not advocating for degree inflation. Making DNP the entry-level degree for RNs would be absurd. Requiring a 4-year degree, is not the same as something beyond the master's. A bachelor's degree...

  6. Husband's International Opportunity vs. My Career

    HealthyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I will look into this. Thanks for the

  7. so, what do you do if you are not doing bedside nursing??

    HealthyRN replied to rxrn's topic in General Nursing

    No, it's not a national company. If you are looking for such a job, take a look at your local Visiting Nurse Association. They are all independent agencies that function under the umbrella of the...

  8. so, what do you do if you are not doing bedside nursing??

    HealthyRN replied to rxrn's topic in General Nursing

    I also work in home care, but not performing patient care. I work as a rep for an agency. It involves marketing and "sales" (obtaining referrals). I take breaks whenever I desire and I'm even able...

  9. Will nursing change w/ Nonpayment for Performance (Medicare)

    HealthyRN replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Not all falls or infections are preventable, but the idea is that the system must be designed to help prevent as many as possible. It should not be the fault of the individual nurse, but the system...

  10. There is no nursing shortage!

    HealthyRN replied to fizz2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    the us department of health and human services with the health resources and services administration conducts national surveys of the nursing workforce. the lastest results that i could find are from...

  11. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    HealthyRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think it is unfortunate that we are not moving faster toward a BSN requirement. Until this happens, we will never be on the same playing field as other health care professionals. Many other areas...

  12. Has anyone worked in medical or pharmaceutical sales and returned back to nursing?

    HealthyRN replied to bluemartian's topic in General Nursing

    I understand how you feel. It does become difficult because nursing education does not focus on the business side of health care. I feel as though I fight for every single referral that I get and...

  13. Anybody regret leaving the bedside?

    HealthyRN replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I don't regret leaving the bedside. In fact, I will go as far to say that I will never, ever work at the bedside again. The first time I left the bedside, I thought that I did miss it. I made...

  14. Has anyone worked in medical or pharmaceutical sales and returned back to nursing?

    HealthyRN replied to bluemartian's topic in General Nursing

    I've never done pharma sales, but my current position does involve marketing for a home care agency. Is this something you may consider? In this position, the "sales" are obtaining referrals for the...

  15. Husband's International Opportunity vs. My Career

    HealthyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the replies. We would be going to Germany. The idea about volunteering is great. I'm not sure exactly why I wouldn't be able to get a work visa. The company just told us that the...

  16. Do You love being a Nurse

    HealthyRN replied to jovial1913's topic in Nursing Career

    To the OP: As another poster stated, I am grateful for the many opportunities that being a nurse gives me. I love the theory behind the profession of nursing. However, I haven't loved every nursing...

  17. New here, need some advice

    HealthyRN replied to emmakirst's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sure that most of us had many mistakes when we were new nurses. I know that I did anyway! I didn't have any mistakes that resulted in patient harm, but there were some that could have. You...

  18. I can't do this anymore...(VERY VERY LONG)

    HealthyRN replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry you are experiencing this, but do know that you are not alone. I felt a lot like you do when I was in acute care. I would actually think about getting in an accident just so I didn't...

  19. in need of career advice

    HealthyRN replied to dzd&cnfsd's topic in Nursing Career

    I live in Michigan. If you also live here, you can PM me and I will send you his name. The career counselor cannot know the lived experiences of all professions, but I understand what you are...

  20. I have a GOAL...Senior Daycare

    HealthyRN replied to natkoz1982's topic in Nursing Career

    I think that you have a great idea. I don't think that it is your lack of nursing knowledge that would affect you as much as your lack of business knowledge. I would recommend taking some business...

  21. in need of career advice

    HealthyRN replied to dzd&cnfsd's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends on the specfic EAP. The last hospital I worked at, the EAP was very comprehensive and did provide counseling on career-related problems. Since that didn't work out for you, I would...

  22. How do nurses get their first job?

    HealthyRN replied to Teebtong's topic in Nursing Career

    The majority of nurses apply directly to hospitals when they first graduate. Many of my classmates already had jobs lined up by the time that they graduated, but I waited because I was moving out of...

  23. schooling

    HealthyRN replied to secretswithin's topic in Nursing Career

    I've always believed that I can do anything I put my mind to and that philosophy has served me well. I don't believe that age has anything to do with the ability to learn. I rarely had to read...

  24. options outside of nursing

    HealthyRN replied to gonzo83's topic in Nursing Career

    Gonzo83, could you tell us more about your education and background in nursing (how long you have been a nurse, what specialty, etc.) and so that we can help you more? The more experience you have,...

  25. an NP proram interview

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

    I was really nervous when I had interviews for FNP programs, but it really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. The purpose of the interview is to allow faculty to meet you and make sure that you...