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  1. Psych medication resources

    CommunityOB posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I recently accepted a new role in community mental health with an organization that does homeless outreach. We primarily focus on homeless individuals who have severe mental health issues. As you can...

  2. Is 8 months experience good enough to get hired when they ask for a minimum of one year?

    CommunityOB replied to NightNurse714's topic in Psychiatric

    I think it wouldn't hurt to apply. They could really like something else on your resume and be willing to give you a chance. Let a potential employer decide if you have enough

  3. Are weekend negotiable?

    CommunityOB replied to Turkeylips's topic in Travel

    not a traveler myself, but what i have heard from travels that come to our facility is that the weekends you want/need to have off is work into your contract. so make sure it is known when you put in...

  4. FNP Oversaturation

    CommunityOB replied to brinksta's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think its hard to say, but i think that if you have experience it will be easier to find a position. Where i live (seattle area), there is an over saturation of new grad FNPs with little experience....

  5. New public health nurse! Help!

    CommunityOB replied to grace567's topic in Public, Community Health

    Is there a nurse at a neighboring health department you can contact for resources? If not, i would say, ask your supervisor what do they feel is the biggest need right now and start there. Is it...

  6. Advise for Nightshift L&D RN looking to transition to Case Management

    CommunityOB replied to CEvnz1's topic in Case Management

    I have gone back and forth between case management and too. On your resume make sure you emphasize your ability to multitask, educate, and care for patients' emotional and social needs. If you have...

  7. Case manager to FNP

    CommunityOB posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am interested in becoming a family nurse practitioner in a clinic based setting, but was wondering if I would be competitive as an applicant. Let me give you some background: After I graduated...

  8. Transition from NICU to L&D or Vice Versa?

    CommunityOB replied to millerdj's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In my experience, labor nurse for 2 years, it's easier to transition to NICU from labor. In labor you are working with adults and children and especially if you are also working post partum, you can...

  9. FNP job outlook

    CommunityOB posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hello friends, I am in the final stages of applying to MSN-FNP programs. I plan to do a classroom based program in large cities. However, recently, I have heard/seen that a lot of new grad FNPs are...

  10. Ob nurse to FNP?

    CommunityOB posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello friends. I have been an RN for 3years now and am considering going to FNP school. However, I am currently working in labor and delivery and was wondering if I would be a comparative applicant....

  11. Minor for Public Health?

    CommunityOB replied to shm98's topic in Public, Community Health

    If you have time, instead of going for a soc/anthro I would actually suggest a foreign language like Spanish. I think in the long run it would be much more beneficial, especially if you want to work...

  12. What to do over the summer?

    CommunityOB replied to SunnyTrailRunner's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Another great option is to go and get trained as a Doula. Frequently programs are short in length and a lot of hospitals have volunteer programs you can work in. It would be great exposure to women's...

  13. Do support belts prevent preterm labor?

    CommunityOB replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No. They do not prevent PTL. Also, if she wants one for low back pain there are a ton of programs she can get them for free from. Some insurances and then also community support programs. If there is...

  14. Switch from clinic to PHN in less than a year?

    CommunityOB replied to mintritea's topic in Public, Community Health

    I say, if you are not happy and have the opportunity to switch, go for it! I did the same thing as a new grad. I took a job I thought I would love then ended up not liking it and switching at about a...

  15. Case manager to FNP

    CommunityOB replied to CommunityOB's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the encouragement. It's nice to know that other community health nurses and case managers go non to become nurse

  16. Case manager to FNP

    CommunityOB replied to CommunityOB's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    thanks for the encouragement! I always loved the communication and education aspects of nursing. I plan on starting to applying this fall, and I recently got my graduate certificate in public health,...