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  1. What hours do you work?

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

    Thanks for eveyone's input. PinoyNP- your post was especially encouraging since I am in Southeast MI. It's great to know that the employment outlook is

  2. What hours do you work?

    HealthyRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nursing, in general, is not a 9-5 type of job. However, is it possible to find regular working hours as an NP? I want a predicatable schedule (ideally M-F, 9-5, no weekends or holidays) that leaves...

  3. Don't want to work in a hospital- what to do??

    HealthyRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for a year and a half and I still have some of that fear of infectious disease. It does become easier and more routine though. And if you apply the fear in the correct way, you...

  4. Anyone else with Acid Reflux?

    HealthyRN replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks for sharing your story, MNmom! I am very frustrated because the meds do not seem to be working for my LPR reflux. I am supposed to get a scope done soon, but I'm in-between jobs and insurance...

  5. eager to change specialities

    HealthyRN replied to mz. free's topic in Nursing Career

    You have a strong foundation with your med-surg background. I will pray that you get the opportunity for which you are

  6. Career dilema: did I make a mistake?

    HealthyRN replied to Skwidward's topic in Nursing Career

    Sometimes it is impossible to know if we make the right choices or not. Just from reading your post, I think that you made a good decision in turning down the doctor's office. If you really want to...

  7. How do you know what kind of nurse you want to be???

    HealthyRN replied to lilgreenrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree that med-surg is the best starting point. You will be able to go anywhere with a med-surg background. I daresay that most new grads do not find their niche right out of school. For some, it...

  8. non-nursing BS to MSN/CNP programs??

    HealthyRN replied to foreverLaur's topic in Nursing Career

    I thought the same thing when I read that you are interested in nursing because of your "maternal side". I understand that you didn't mean anything offensive by it and you are probably just relying...

  9. I hate nursing....

    HealthyRN replied to les70808's topic in General Nursing

    First, take a deep breath and try to relax! Is there any way that you could take a week or two off from work? Use some of your vacation or sick days? It sounds like you really need a break and...

  10. How are the other RN's treating you?

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

    I am now in my second year of nursing, but I would like to share some experiences. I started out in the ER and my preceptor was wonderful. She was very patient and willing to explain everything....

  11. Future RN Stuent, Only interested on Peds nursing? REalistic?

    HealthyRN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, it is possible. Several students that I graduated with went on to do peds nursing right away. Go for

  12. Second Career: Where to Begin?

    HealthyRN replied to imp0526's topic in Nursing Career

    It seems like you already have a good start since you are looking at some programs. I would recommend an accelerated BSN program, but they are expensive. Are you interested in being an advanced...

  13. Is There An AllDoctors.com?

    HealthyRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Your post is right on! I have lurked on studentdoctor.net for many years and I find many of the posts regarding nurses and NPs infuriating. However, I also realize that most of the posters are...

  14. eek! ur scaring me

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

    With your experience in health care, you already have more of an idea of what you are getting yourself into than others. As the above poster stated, you will still go through a period of shock and...

  15. Nurse Practitioner Students , I have a question..

    HealthyRN replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    It is probably best to ask the individual program what exactly they are looking for in terms of admission criteria. Programs should also be able to tell you how many applicants they typically have...

  16. I'm Not Sure Nursing Is For Me

    HealthyRN replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Nursing

    As another poster stated, only you can know if it is the right decision for you. And you won't really know for sure until you are out in the real world practicing. Even then, it may take a few years...

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

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

    Well, on that note then, I'm also very confused as to what Sharona97 is trying to say. Why would specific references to groups of people that have been historically oppressed disgust you? Even in...

  18. Med Surg Week! Help!

    HealthyRN replied to Spring152's topic in General Nursing

    The picture idea sounds great. You could put a few poster boards together and make it bigger if you need to. You could also interview some of your co-workers and let them describe what med-surg...

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

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

    This is getting a little

  20. Union! yes/no

    HealthyRN replied to nurserynurse55's topic in General Nursing

    I started my career at a non-union facility and I have recently taken a position at a unionized hospital. I am amazed at the difference. The biggest difference is in staffing and patient ratios. On...

  21. I got out of nursing and I've never been better!

    HealthyRN replied to michelle*rn*'s topic in General Nursing

    Michelle, I'm really glad that you have found happiness. I have considered leaving nursing many times, but I'm not quite ready to call it quits. If I read your post correctly, you mentioned that you...

  22. Thinking of going back to the floor

    HealthyRN replied to anc33's topic in General Nursing

    If the OP has less than a year of acute care nursing experience, it is unlikely that she will find a per diem position in the ER. My experience was in the ER and I was unable to find a per diem...

  23. Thinking of going back to the floor

    HealthyRN replied to anc33's topic in General Nursing

    I was recently in a similar position as you. I only worked in the hospital for 10 months prior to calling it quits. I found a "cushy" job working as a community educator and rep for a home care...

  24. Help with scheduling and convincing Hubby.

    HealthyRN replied to AveryMadisonsMommy's topic in Nursing Career

    If this is something that you really want to do, I would hope that your husband would be supportive. You will both have to make sacrifices. I really don't think that it is possible to work full-time...

  25. What do you think of this ratio?

    HealthyRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I interviewed for a position on a med-surg floor and I would like some input. The nurse to patient ratio is 1:4. That really shocked me. Other places I've worked/interviewed at had ratios of 1:6,...