lynnr_98 BSN, MSN, RN

Population Health Nurse at Tuttle Army Health Clinic

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    VA offering me RN 1 but I have BSN??

    lynnr_98 replied to MajesticDancer's topic in Government, Military

    This is the website where you can look at the pay scales for any VA location. If you don’t know what station it is, go down to the state first and look for the facility you want and it’ll tell...
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    VA offering me RN 1 but I have BSN??

    lynnr_98 replied to MajesticDancer's topic in Government, Military

    I just turned down a job with the August, GA VA because they would not budge on the salary. I became an RN with a BSN in 2001 and got my MSN in 2011. They offered me Nurse 2 step 8. I asked for...
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    Adding more letters?

    lynnr_98 replied to occrn21's topic in Occupational Health

    Hi Jess, I don't feel my MSN in Occupational Health Nursing has helped in regards to Occ Health as most Occ Health jobs don't require an MSN. The COHN-S is required or highly desired for most Occ...
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    Pre-employment physical -uds

    lynnr_98 replied to Kidrn911's topic in Occupational Health

    I just left my Occupational Health Nurse job but can tell you that where I worked (a very large County in So. Calif), you would need to list any presciption meds you've taken in the last year on your...
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    Adding more letters?

    lynnr_98 replied to occrn21's topic in Occupational Health

    Here is the link for info on the Master's programs and the certificate program: Occupational health nursing degree program If you scroll to the bottom, the information regarding the certificate is...
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    Pre-employment physical question

    lynnr_98 replied to RN1263's topic in Occupational Health

    If no one has called you in a week's time, I would call them and ask for your status. Where I work, the MD or PA doing the physical would tell the applicant right away if they wanted a letter from...
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    Adding more letters?

    lynnr_98 replied to occrn21's topic in Occupational Health

    I don't think the CEN would help you for future OHN roles but would be beneficial if you plan on being an ER nurse later in life. While several Occ Health job ads have said that they want a nurse...
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    COHN-S/CM certification

    lynnr_98 posted a topic in Occupational Health

    I am currently working as a Workers' Compensation TCM from home and need a change. Within the next year, I would like to get a job as a OHN at an outside facility (manufacturing, corporate, or...
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    Online MSN in OHN at Univ of Iowa

    lynnr_98 posted a topic in Occupational Health

    I am applying to the online MSN in Occupational Health Nursing at the University of Iowa. The problem is that I was told that if they do not get enough applicants, they may discontinue the program!...
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    Online MSN in OHN at Univ of Iowa

    lynnr_98 replied to lynnr_98's topic in Occupational Health

    Hi SunDazed! It's probably best that you declined. President Obama's budget cuts end all financial support for the ERCs so tuition will not be paid by NIOSH next year. I'm really bummed that I'll...
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    How long does it take to get a Hawaii RN license?

    lynnr_98 replied to janice_c67's topic in General Nursing

    I applied for mine on 2/5/11 and just saw online that my HI RN license has been issued as of 2/28/11. Now I'm just waiting for the actual license to arrive in the
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    Online MSN in OHN at Univ of Iowa

    lynnr_98 replied to lynnr_98's topic in Occupational Health

    sanz.ian, If I recall correctly, in order to get the NIOSH grant, you have to be a US citizen. I believe you can still apply and attend the school but wouldn't qualify for the
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    Online MSN in OHN at Univ of Iowa

    lynnr_98 replied to lynnr_98's topic in Occupational Health

    Hi SunDazed! I'm just about done with this semester....I have my last final this coming Tuesday. It was definitely challenging working full-time and going to school full-time but was doable,...
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    Online MSN in OHN at Univ of Iowa

    lynnr_98 replied to lynnr_98's topic in Occupational Health

    Ok SunDazed, here's some more info regarding the program. Even though I'm not in the state of Iowa, I'm considered a resident for funding purposes. NIOSH paid 100% of my tuition this year. The form...
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    Online MSN in OHN at Univ of Iowa

    lynnr_98 replied to lynnr_98's topic in Occupational Health

    Hi sundazed, The program doesn't start until late August. I'll be attending the mandatory orientation on August 20th so will have more information then. At this point in time, I'm still unsure how...
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    Future direction OH Nursing...?

    lynnr_98 replied to qatrat's topic in Occupational Health

    Hi JerseyLilly! What other specialty field are you in now? Do you miss Occ Health or are you enjoying your new job? Your posts have provided so much information to me while I try to transition to...
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    Contract OHN jobs

    lynnr_98 posted a topic in Occupational Health

    I've been noticing that a large percentage of the OHN jobs throughout the US are contract positions. Why is this? Is it just a way for them to save money by not providing benefits to the OHN? Many...
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    Contract OHN jobs

    lynnr_98 replied to lynnr_98's topic in Occupational Health

    Thank you all so much for your replies! They've really shed some light on everything. I've been addicted to searching OHN job ads across the country and have noticed this to be true. I'm seeing...
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    Online MSN in OHN at Univ of Iowa

    lynnr_98 replied to lynnr_98's topic in Occupational Health

    I just got my acceptance letter today! It doesn't have any information regarding the NIOSH tuition assistance. Guess that will come later? I'll keep you posted as I get more information. All I...
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    Contract OHN jobs

    lynnr_98 replied to lynnr_98's topic in Occupational Health

    Thanks for the reply 3rdcareerRN! If my husband would ever go back to work (he's been laid off from his construction job for over a year) and carry our family's insurance again, I would have the...
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    Bereavement support group for pregnancy loss

    lynnr_98 replied to Zen APRN's topic in Public, Community Health

    When I was a PHN for the County of San Diego, I referred a client to the following support group after she lost her baby: http://www.emptycradle.org/ I left the county shortly after that so I'm unsure...
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    California State Mental Health Facilities

    lynnr_98 replied to TissueBanker's topic in California Nursing

    You might want to look into the County of Riverside's psych hospital. They are always hiring. The pay might not be as much as the State Hospital but it would give you a job/benefits in the meantime....
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    Online MSN in OHN at Univ of Iowa

    lynnr_98 replied to lynnr_98's topic in Occupational Health

    Hi Lilly, According to their website, it's 100% if you attend full-time and 100% of the Occ Health Nursing students receive support; Not sure what the tuition rate it though, but guess it doesn't...
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    Starting as a case mangager in 2 weeks

    lynnr_98 replied to DM66's topic in Case Management

    Hi bambi227! I used to work for Broadspire as FCM on an independent contractor basis in San Diego. Since you already work for Broadspire, maybe you can see if you can keep your current job for the...
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    Starting as a case mangager in 2 weeks

    lynnr_98 replied to DM66's topic in Case Management

    If you want to get into WC case management, you should start by taking a class in WC as most companies want you to have a basic understanding of WC laws in your state. I took a class at a local...