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Hello, I am an MSN-ED student. I am attempting to find a Nurse-Midwife I can interview for a course I am taking. I am reaching out today in the hope that this community can assist me in finding someone who might be interested in a short interview. Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Hello everyone! I am looking for a little bit of advice about my nursing career. I’m an American second career RN who has been working on a cardiac stepdown for the last 2.5 years. I am feeling like I am ready for a new challenge. My hospital has openings in our ED as well as our ICUs which are the two areas that I think would most help me build on my skills, learn new things, and include some of the critical care aspects of nursing that I enjoy. I have no idea what type of nurse I want to be in the future (other than a safe, competent one!). Basically, every path seems like it could be interesting- teaching, NP, CRNA, flight nurse. I know that CRNA and flight nurses need to have ICU experience. But I have no actual direction. I am strongly considering a transfer to the ED because they have a day shift position open. My current unit is so specific- we care for heart patients. So, the prospect of broadening my nursing knowledge in the ED is very intriguing. Our ICUs are only offering nights. Each of our ICUs are very specific so I would be able to transfer to a CVICU. Is there anything else that I should consider? Is ICU vs ED easier to travel with? I have thought about international nursing- are either of the specialties better for working in New Zealand or Canada? Thanks in advance for any insights!

Hi, I am an ADN student who has to work 20ish hours per week as a CNA to be able afford school. My school offers an LPN course over the summer. I would be able to get my LPN license before returning to school in the fall which means I would be able to work less this next year. I am wondering, though, if the money and time spent for the LPN course would be better spent on working toward my BSN. Thank you for any insight you can offer.

Hello, I am currently living in Alaska and would like to leave the state and to earn my RN license. My question is a bit vague, but does anyone have any suggestions for me? I am not feeling very particular about which state I move to, but I am feeling drawn to earning an ADN rather than a BSN. Has anyone had an exceptional experience at their school? Know of a hidden gem? Or know of a lemon I should certainly avoid? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks for your input.