SiwanRN

SiwanRN

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  1. What will happen if you miss a college class?

    SiwanRN replied to KAThftf's topic in General Nursing

    Probably nothing will happen. As other posters have said, it would be courteous to inform your professor of your absence and be sure to stay on top of reading and assignments so you do not fall...

  2. A&P prior to Micro?

    SiwanRN replied to tulipsweeti's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oceanblue52, I saw your private message to me but am unable to respond via AN as I do not have enough posts to send a private message yet. If you send me your email address I will be happy to respond...

  3. advice for aspiring pre-professional

    SiwanRN replied to mightymurse01's topic in Public, Community Health

    It's possible to get hired as a new grad in a public health role (I was), but it depends on where you are looking and what you are interested in. Federally qualified health centers, local public...

  4. Low nurse wages in Health Department - worth it?

    SiwanRN replied to Marshall1's topic in Public, Community Health

    Where I am (Denver area) public health nurses probably do make less than your average hospital nurse when you account for shift differentials and overtime and such. When I first started I made ~$49k a...

  5. Question re: Health Dept. hours

    SiwanRN replied to Marshall1's topic in Public, Community Health

    Just adding confirmation... I am salaried, but the rules at my county are 80 hours per every 2 week pay period for full time employees like myself. I work M-F, 8-5 when in clinic. We can flex our time...

  6. MSN/MPH or BSN/MPH?

    SiwanRN replied to spearsfm's topic in Public, Community Health

    I've looked into that one, and it looks like an amazing program! I was excited to learn about it at Public Health in the Rockies last year. I just wish it was 100% available online, as I can't really...

  7. New way to give shots

    SiwanRN replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught to change the needle. However, my place of work has 'disappearing needles' that withdraw back inside the syringe after you've given the injection in order to prevent needle stick...

  8. MSN/MPH or BSN/MPH?

    SiwanRN replied to spearsfm's topic in Public, Community Health

    I am a public health nurse working for a public health department (county level) currently. I have my BSN, but no graduate degree. Most of my coworkers also have their BSNs, I can think of only a few...

  9. Navy Reserve Nursing

    SiwanRN replied to NavyNurseCorpsPM1's topic in Government, Military

    Hello! Firstly, thank you for your service in general and also the service you are providing here by answering questions for nurses who are interested in the Navy Nurse Reserves. I am interested in...