ThanksForAllTheFish!

ThanksForAllTheFish!

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  1. Interested in patient care coordinator RN job & need info

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to Genista's topic in Case Management

    I am interested in this subject too. I don't have nearly as much bedside experience as the OP, but I am looking at moving on from floor nursing (the physical and mental drain). My first career,...

  2. areas in nursing research

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to orangepink's topic in Research

    FYI, the problem I've found with getting into research nursing is the lack of positions available in my

  3. areas in nursing research

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to orangepink's topic in Research

    I am not a research nurse (I hope to be!). I was a research assistant in in the academic setting for 3 years in basic sciences/non-human studies before becoming a nurse. So I'll give you what little...

  4. Looking Beyond the ICU

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    looking for career advice from critical care or ex-critical care nurses nurses. i am a second-degree rn. my first degree was in psych, and i worked 3 years in basic/animal research before entering an...

  5. Looking Beyond the ICU

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks. I know I'm not alone, but it's good to hear it sometimes! I guess someday I'll figure out what to do next; I just hope it happens before I go

  6. Advanced degrees for researchers

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in Research

    I graduated in Aug 08 and having been working in the ICU since Sept 08. I have a BSN and a previous bachelors in psychology (I worked 3 years as a research assistant in animal research). I am hoping...

  7. Question about Job Title

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in Research

    I just applied for a position at a local university (wish me luck, I've been trying to get into research since I got into nursing). Its basically a position for an RN new to clinical trials - teaching...

  8. Alternatives while I wait

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in Research

    I am currently an ICU nurse (almost 2 years) with a previous career as a research assistant (animal models, basic lab bench work). I have been hoping to enter the world of clinical research. I have...

  9. Alternatives while I wait

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Research

    Thanks for all the advice for looking for research positions! But what should I do in the meantime? I really would like to get away from the bedside for a variety of reasons sometime soon. Are there...

  10. In the meantime . . .

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in General Nursing

    Warning: long Posted something similiar in the Research Nursing forum, but thought I might get some responses here and from different backgrounds. I am currently a second-degree ICU nurse (closing in...

  11. In the meantime . . .

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in General Nursing

    Anybody got any suggestions/advice?

  12. In the meantime . . .

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice re: research positions. I am looking for both CRC and research nurse positions. It really depends of the facility as to what the call the position. My problem is that these...

  13. Question about Job Title

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Research

    Well, nevermind. They decided not to fill the position externally before I even got an interview. I was pretty sure this was my best shot for breaking into the research field. It was at the...

  14. Research Coordinator Interview

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in Research

    I have my first research coordinator interview next week. Besides the basic every-job questions and general observations, I was wondering what specific questions/things to look for in a research...

  15. Hospital Based Reseach Centers

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Research

    Sorry for the thread title typo, can the mod fix

  16. Working Conditions, Etc.

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in Research

    I just wanted to get some insight into the variety of working conditions research nurses/clinical research coordinators face, specifically hours/on call. I know much depends on your...

  17. Working Conditions, Etc.

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Research

    Thanks for the information. I figured that nobody would know a study like it's coordinator would, but I was just concerned that the general rule was that there was no backup to take immediate care in...

  18. New CRC here........not so sure I like it......need advice!

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to Emmjay's topic in Research

    Just checking in to see how the OP is

  19. Working Conditions, Etc.

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Research

    Just wondering if anybody had any

  20. Is this a common discharge practice?

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to ask around and see what people thought about this (and listen to my vent:angryfire): First of all I work in the ICU and I am a fairly new nurse (1 1/2 years). People rarely discharge...

  21. Is this a common discharge practice?

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly what I'm thinking! He's in good health and stable, but ANYBODY could code at ANYTIME (extreme scenario, but it could happen) As a nurse, I would not feel right knowing that my patient...

  22. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Got the shot about 1-2 weeks ago. Arm was slightly sore a few hours later, but then it was fine. For me it was much less sore than any other vaccinne I have received, or at least that I remember. I...

  23. The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders - Fort Worth

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I just got an interview for research coordinator (YAY!) at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Fort Worth. I am really excited because this is the first research coordinator interview I have...

  24. The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders - Fort Worth

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the

  25. The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders - Fort Worth

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Texas Nursing

    Has anybody heard of this place?