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  1. Case Manager seeking MSN

    akc_RN posted a topic in Case Management

    Hello, I've been struggling with which focus I should have in grad school. I love educating patients and students, but I don't think I really want to teach in the classroom setting. I'm leaning more...

  2. Case Manager seeking MSN

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in Case Management

  3. Do you feel that School Nurses are respected in the school system???

    akc_RN replied to Biglos94's topic in School

    I have only been a school nurse for 3 months and it is not what I anticipated either. It's frustrating and I have not figured out how to make things better. My principal and the teachers I've met so...

  4. Sorry but I need to get this off of my chest... can anyone relate??

    akc_RN replied to pseudo_name's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello, You sound just like me when I first started in this profession. It's been almost five years and I still feel unfulfilled. I'm working as a school now after working in a hospital setting for...

  5. Interested in Home Health

    akc_RN posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi I just accepted a job as a school nurse. I was so desperate to move on from the hospital setting, so I'm happy with my decision. Now my concern is making extra money! I've always been interested in...

  6. From ER RN to School RN...is there anyone out there?

    akc_RN replied to ERRNDeans's topic in School

    Your post gives me so much hope about the career choice I would love to have! I'm waiting to hear back from a school nurse position I interviewed for a few days ago. But everything you have mentioned...

  7. School Nurse Interview

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

  8. School Nurse Interview

    akc_RN posted a topic in School

    Hello! I finally have an interview with a school system in my area. Now I'm nervous about the interview because this is my first attempt at working with children. I've worked in a hospital setting for...

  9. Interested in School Nursing

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

    Yes thank you

  10. Interested in School Nursing

    akc_RN posted a topic in School

    Hi everyone! I have been interested in school nursing for a while now. I have 4 years of experience in nursing (Antepartum, Postpartum, Nursery & Telemetry). I absolutely love children! And i...

  11. Interested in School Nursing

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

    What makes school nursing frustrating?! I've heard different things about the pay, so I'll be in contact with a few people in my area to check. The sweet hours and time off in the summer sounds great...

  12. Interested in School Nursing

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

    That's good to know. What is the teachers' union

  13. Interested in School Nursing

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

    19 years of school nursing sounds great! As far as the contract, was your's renewed each year or did you have to apply?? I'm thinking of still doing some PRN work for extra money

  14. Interested in School Nursing

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

    Yes I figured the salary would be lower, I was just curious as to how low lol. But it makes sense, so I'll give it it try! I will continue doing my research as well.

  15. Interested in School Nursing

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

    What about the salary? Any

  16. Interested in School Nursing

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

    Ok great! Thank you, I will try that

  17. Completing Praticum hours??

    akc_RN posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi I'm attending Walden university for my MSN in education. My question is how intense is it to complete the hours on time? I have to complete 144 hrs and each class (2) is 12 weeks apiece. I wanted...

  18. Completing Praticum hours??

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

  19. Completing Praticum hours??

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Oh ok thank you for your

  20. Completing Praticum hours??

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Ok that makes sense. I'm hoping to do my Praticum hours either in the classroom or clinically because I know the hours can be flexible. So with you working full time, did you just complete your hours...

  21. Public Health Nurse for Health Dept

    akc_RN replied to NickiJules's topic in Public, Community Health

    That is awesome you get to do this kind of a job in a health department. I'm working on my masters in nursing education, so I feel like public health would be a good field to go into. I just really...

  22. Interested in Public Health

    akc_RN posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    Hi everyone! I was just curious about something. I am currently working on my MSN in education, but I have always been fascinated about public health. I have been a nurse for 4 years (OBGYN,...

  23. Experienced Nurse Seeking Advice

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I will check to see. I go to Walden online, so I can email some classmates to see. Yes I do, I plan to ask the instructor the next time I see her. Yes I can accept not teaching a speciality right now,...

  24. Experienced Nurse Seeking Advice

    akc_RN posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have been in patient care for 4 years now and I want out!! I have worked in OBGYN, Nursery, & Telemetry. I am working on my Masters in Nursing Education right now. I was wondering should I look...

  25. Experienced Nurse Seeking Advice

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Ok thank you! I figured that, but I was unsure. You have any other suggestions if I'm not able to find a clinical job? No bedside nursing though. Whatever job I find, I want to be able to teach as...