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  1. Thanks nursej22 and monz1987. Sounds like important work given the consequences of untreated TB! Do you mind sharing how you got these jobs? Is it through local county health
  2. I would love to learn more about what a day on the job as a PH Nurse is like! Would you mind sharing in the thread or private messaging if
  3. What's a day-in-the-life of WFH like? Any insight into any role/job would be very much appreciated! I am trying to transition from critical care after eight years of high stress, high...
  4. Work From Home

    Does anyone know how to transition from ICU/ED bedside nursing to a lower stress, more flexible work-from-home (WFH) position? What is it like to do chart review, utilization management, and...
  5. Navy Reserve Nursing

    Old thread but if anyone has updates on current conditions with the Navy Reserves: - Likelihood of landing chosen base location or at least w/in the same state? (Washington has a quite few...
  6. Signed contract, booked housing, and then come to find out today that my contract pay will be reduced 50% per the hospital! My start date is in two weeks - can they do this? Do I have any legal...
  7. Just told hospital is reducing my pay 50% prior to start date

    Thanks so much for weighing in Ned. I had previously signed an arbitration agreement so I'm trying to contact lawyers who could help but it's been difficult to find one. Additionally I think my...
  8. Agencies in the Pacific Northwest

    Heart is set on finding an assignment in the PNW this fall! Had no luck this summer, but this time around I'm hoping to find something. Which agencies have assignments in WA and OR? Did you like...
  9. Agencies in the Pacific Northwest

    So far, I'm hearing mostly positive things about Aya. If anyone has other suggestions, let me
  10. Questioning travel nursing?

    I left a place that I loved to become a traveler because - Excited about exploring a new area and growth as a human being - Single, no wife, no kids - Only made $27/hr - Wanted to be closer to...
  11. To those RNs serving in uniform, I have scoured these forms, and the internet at large, and found very few first-hand-experience posts. Would any of you be kind enough to run through what...
  12. Seeking "a-day-in-the-life" from Military Nurses!

    Pixie, your deployment thread was eye-opening! Thank you so much for posting that. I am thinking of joining. Strong military tradition in my family. I sought service with healthcare, as an EMT then...
  13. Navy Reserve Nursing

    What the difference between the active reserves and inactive
  14. ICU vs Step-down as a new grad

    I am fortunate to have the choice of starting as a new grad either in the ICU or a Step-down unit at separate hospitals. Some background on each position: ICU position - Community-size hospital in a...
  15. Interview at Duke

    I know I'm a little late, but I'll be interviewing/shadowing next week for 8E - Neuro ICU. It's my first in-person interview and of course, I'm pretty excited/nervous. Also, I'm from out of state...
  16. NAU Accelerated BSN 2014

    Thanks ky53, but I just found something that should work
  17. NAU Accelerated BSN 2014

    Thanks for all of the advice dsb_fam. You weren't exaggerating about parking as it's nearly $600 for the year! Also, I am still looking for the right apartment or house near
  18. NAU Accelerated BSN 2014

    Thanks to some digging by the book store, I found a list for the bundle:...
  19. NAU Accelerated BSN 2014

    Any tips for saving on the book
  20. NAU Accelerated BSN 2014

    Tim, Just emailed you. Looking forward to hearing back.
  21. Air Force Nursing Corps

    They've raised the bar for applicants since you were commissioned. At least they will still accept new grads, but it looks like I'll have better odds waiting until I have at least 1 year of RN...
  22. Air Force Nursing Corps

    Thanks for your input. I spoke with a healthcare recruiter via a chat window from the AF website and was informed that for new grads, a 3.4 GPA is required. Once you have 1 year of RN experience, a...
  23. Air Force Nursing Corps

    I am about 13 months from finishing a CCNE accredited BSN program. Interested in any comparisons former or current AF nurses can offer between civilian and AF nursing. I have prior healthcare...
  24. NAU Accelerated BSN 2014

    I'm looking for housemates. I'd PM you but I don't seem to have the capability. Are you willing to share your
  25. NAU Accelerated BSN 2014

    I'm #1 as of yesterday, so you must have been offered a seat.