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  1. I look at doctors differently now!!! And what is it about their handwriting

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

    Why do all the people that are saying, "get a thicker skin" or "ignore it" take this kind of behavior from physicians? It is completely inappropriate and unprofessional. I do not let anyone talk...

  2. career tracks - BSN vs. accelerated BSN/MSN

    HealthyRN replied to moonwave89's topic in Nursing Career

    Oops- double

  3. career tracks - BSN vs. accelerated BSN/MSN

    HealthyRN replied to moonwave89's topic in Nursing Career

    I believe the OP is talking about completing an accelerated BSN/MSN program after she has another bachelor's degree (if she decides to drop out of nursing for now). If you have any second thoughts,...

  4. For those of you that have left the bedside....

    HealthyRN replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in Nursing Career

    My first job out of school was in the ED. I left that position after 10 months and became a community educator for a home health care agency. I loved that job! It was a complete shock at first how...

  5. Would you recommend nursing to a 46 year old doing a career change?

    HealthyRN replied to Anraku's topic in Nursing Career

    Everyone has already given great advice. You should carefully consider this decision. I don't think that you are too old (there was a man in his sixties in my nursing class), but I do wonder why have...

  6. What kind of jobs are available with a BSN/MBA?

    HealthyRN replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry. I was just assuming from reading your previous posts that you have worked closely with people in administrative positions. I wasn't looking for an insider's view (although it would be great...

  7. Help! need advice please..new RN job offer

    HealthyRN replied to kendel's topic in Nursing Career

    You can't really "get in trouble" per say, but you do run the risk of them finding out. Even if you live in a large metro area, you would be surprised how close-knit the nursing community is. Many...

  8. What kind of jobs are available with a BSN/MBA?

    HealthyRN replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Could you give me specific information on the job duties of administrators? Not necessarily nurses in administrators roles, but someone with a master's of health services administration degree or MBA...

  9. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

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

    In most fields, people with more education get paid more than their counterparts with less education doing the same job. Teachers and engineers are just two examples that I can think of off the top...

  10. WHO MAKES MORE: NPs or RNs

    HealthyRN replied to gkbroaro's topic in General Nursing

    For me, the appeal of becoming an NP has nothing to do with money. As another poster stated, I want a consistent schedule and better working conditions. I would also prefer the day to day tasks of an...

  11. Am I really cut out for this career?

    HealthyRN replied to FutureRN1908's topic in General Nursing

    It would be very difficult to find a PRN job right out of school. I would say impossible, but I'm sure that there is an employer somewhere that is so desperate for nurses that they disregard patient...

  12. Medsurg vs. ICU or ER

    HealthyRN replied to RNDave's topic in General Nursing

    I am coming from a slightly different perspective. I started as a new grad in the ED and just recently took a med-surg job. So far, I am finding that it is still busy, but it is a different kind of...

  13. Least stressful areas of nursing that don't require experience?

    HealthyRN replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    For the most part, any educator role is going to require experience. If you're looking for something that is low stress, nursing is not

  14. preceptor giving wrong info.

    HealthyRN replied to NurseEmily22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You need to go to your manager (and nicely) ask for a different preceptor. A year in the ED is not nearly enough time to be knowledgeable enough to be a preceptor. That is just scary. As others...

  15. RN-MSN Thesis vs. project

    HealthyRN replied to Mahage's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Coreo is right. I was referring to the definitions provided by my

  16. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    HealthyRN replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think that it's a good choice to work while you are completing your MSN program. However, I will caution you that "you don't know what you don't know". I am specifically referring to your...

  17. RN-MSN Thesis vs. project

    HealthyRN replied to Mahage's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It may depend on how the school defines it. However, the thesis option generally involves much more research than just completing a project. The thesis is required to be original research, which...

  18. All of the jobs that I want say BSN preferred

    HealthyRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Just because it says "BSN-preferred" does not mean that you will not be considered for the position. If it says "BSN-required", that may be more difficult to get around. However, for the...

  19. Job Opportunities away from the bedside

    HealthyRN replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Great idea, Sharon! However, it is also important for new grads to note that these positions usually DO require acute care experience. Many students have the idea that they can get a non-clinical...

  20. Nursing shortage: A myth?

    HealthyRN replied to blacksea pebble's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad, I doubt that you will have trouble finding a job. The question is whether it will be the dream job that you always wanted and envisioned having when you decided to go to nursing...

  21. Teaching students?

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

    In a teaching hospital, part of your job does involve taking part in the education of students. I can imagine how you must have felt though. It's always tough when you are new yourself. Next time,...

  22. Nursing shortage: A myth?

    HealthyRN replied to blacksea pebble's topic in General Nursing

    As another poster pointed out, if you look at the numbers, there is not a true shortage of RNs in this country. There are about 500,000 licensed nurses who are not practicing for various reasons. In...

  23. Anyone work at University of Michigan

    HealthyRN posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am considering a job with UM. Has anyone worked here before? Do you like it? Parking seems like such a pain. Any

  24. Need some career Advice and some questions on getting started

    HealthyRN replied to Dagger's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the previous poster that a career counselor may help you identify careers that may work best for you. There are lots of other helping professions out there, not just nursing, and I would...

  25. New Grad ?

    HealthyRN replied to laurainri's topic in Emergency

    You have to have at least a few years (2 or 3?) of emergency nursing experience before being allowed to get the CEN. I would start working on the BSN since you would be able to start that sooner. You...