lynnr_98 BSN, MSN, RN

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 you the station. Then you can find easily that station’...

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 reconsideration since I've been an RN for 20 years, h...

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 Health jobs that I see posted so I suggest you acquir...

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 medical history form along with any surgeries, ill...

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 there along with the link to the certificate site wit...

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 their psychiatrist. If an applicant was diagnosed a...

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 with ER experience, I've never seen an ad that asked ...

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 clinic...not sure which). I recently got my CCM and COH...

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! They need at least 8 people for a cohort. The app...

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 have to pay for it myself but am grateful that the ...

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 mail.

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 grant.

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, although there were times I was so overwhelmed that I tho...

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 I signed said they're paying $14098 for the year....

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 much NIOSH is going to pay. I've read posts by peo...

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 an OHN position. I'm still working in Work Comp ca...

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 positions say "long-term contract position". If I...

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 more and more ads for NPs! Also, I recently inter...

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 know for now is that classes start on 8/23/10 and the...

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 freedom to try contract nursing. Until that happens,...

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 if she ever attended the support group or not but...

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. I was hired to work at the County psych hospital...

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 matter if they're paying for it! I still think it so...

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 time being and also take an occasional FCM task assi...

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 college prior to getting my first job as a FCM. I'm in...