heatherisbetter

I work in research and we administer investigational pain medications to volunteers post operatively. There are a variety of research indications but acute pain is our specialty. I love that we are a M-F and three 12's operation. Off weekends and holidays. Still some patient care but not high acuity. Being a part of studies that help reduce the needs of opioids is important to me as well.

A lot of instances you would need approval from the IRB to perform research.

Yeah its safe. It's a really cool place to live too.

yeah it will be easy peasy.

Do you know Lucy by any chance? PM me.

Yes you can with the right experience necessary for those programs post graduation

is there someone who has used the ATI comp review book and passed it that will PM me?

hey Margaret. I am graduating from the BSN program in Utah in 2 weeks!! Id be happy to answer any questions you have. Here or facebook message me @ Heather Borg.

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I called myself a blue goldfish in the 90s so I feel you.. Old SN I'maBlueGoldfish

the only insight I can offer is that VA employees do get continuing pay on top of tuition but it's an extremely competitive route.

thats something I was wondering... Can you bring your family with you?? I just have a husband and dog but being away/deployed for a year or more would be pretty rough I think.

While it's not for everyone, joining the military would = free schooling and a paycheck while in school. Sure you have to serve afterwards (and the time commitment varies), but the time would pass either way and the service is invaluable!

Make sure your resume reflects what you learn. One of my friends worked at a SNF for a year and because he wrote an amazing resume he had tons of job offers when he began to search elsewhere. Play up how much you have learned about different medications, assessment and disease processes. Just a tip and good luck!

If you are doing ABSN you would essentially be working on your own time. There would be an open lab that you would sign up online for, again kind of on your own schedule. Depending on the length of the the class you would have a review day on campus the day before the exam and then be on campus for the exam. Most reviews are morning sessions (8-12) and the testing can be all day with a longer lunch break depending on how large your "class" is. Most test days for my class of 50 are done by 2. If you are doing traditional BSN its a bit different and I would explain if that is what you are pursuing.