ThanksForAllTheFish!

ThanksForAllTheFish!

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  1. Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders - Fort Worth, TX

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in Oncology

    Hello everyone! I have posted this in another forum (with no response yet), I thought maybe you oncology pro's might be able to give me some insight. I just got an interview for research coordinator...

  2. baylor all saints/whats the scoop

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to texasbsn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Been working at BASMC for 1 year now. Can't really answer your question regarding patient ratios, I work in the ICU (2:1, and if needed 3:1). Re payrate, I started a year ago (new grad) @ $21/hr. A...

  3. ACRP CRC exam

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to anc33's topic in Research

    I will join in your happy dance! Congrats on your

  4. Don't know if this will help anyone, but . . .

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey, its perfectly normal to be scared about being on your own. Sometimes it feels like you've been thrown in the deep end. Just use your orientation time to its fullest! I hope your preceptor is...

  5. Don't know if this will help anyone, but . . .

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Tomorrow will make is 1 year from my hire date (graduated Aug '08). I haven't been licensed for a year quite yet (that'll be at the beginning of Oct) and I haven't been on my own for a year yet...

  6. Don't know if this will help anyone, but . . .

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would like to. Even before I went into nursing, I want wanted to get a PhD. Right now I am trying to learn more about research nursing and keeping an eye open for positions in my

  7. Fort Worth Area Research Nursing

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

    I was just wondering if anybody had some additional input since I posted this. I've now been working in the ICU for 1 year and would still like to pursue clinical research. I know there are many...

  8. Fort Worth Area Research Nursing

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm reposting this in the Texas forum: I am a new grad working in the ICU that is done with bedside nursing. My previous career was as a research assistant and I'm missing the research world. I'm...

  9. CRC salary in academia

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in Research

    Quick info about me: bs in psychology, 3 years as a research assistant in animal (mice) research, then bsn in nursing aug 08 and have been working in ICU for approx 10 months, wanting to get into...

  10. CRC salary in academia

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Research

    Thanks for the info lovingpecola. I have been to that site before, but I wasn't sure how accurate it was. Did you have any experience in research nursing before you entered the private sector? I...

  11. My "Aww crap" moment of the week: Calling a Dr.

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in First Year After Licensure

    JustEnough - The above posts are right are target. Just remember that eventually you will get a doc that will be difficult on the phone. Just keep in mind that you are doing what's right for you...

  12. Help! Struggling to maintain happiness on the night shift

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to amalbon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    amalbon - I was wondering how you are

  13. And when I thought the job hunt couldn't get any worse....

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to freak you out but: I took one of these once when I was applying for my first nursing job last summer. It was at a unit I really wanted to work at. When I took the test, I wasn't...

  14. Are there any nurses out there doing molecular research?

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to theswordfish's topic in Research

    Hi! I am second degree new grad that works in the ICU (It will be 1 year in the middle of Sept!). However, my previous career was as a research assistant at a university research center. I mostly did...

  15. Recruitment

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in Research

    I am interested in joining the ranks of CRC's. I currently work at the bedside in ICU, but have research experience (animal research). I have a basic question regarding clinical research: How do you...

  16. Advanced degrees for researchers

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Research

    You know I hadn't even thought about that regarding advanced nursing degrees. With my previous degree and career that was the natural course to take - bsn-phd, and that was my plan before I went into...

  17. Recent New Grads: Job Search Poll

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to muesli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Started second degree bsn accelerated program May 07. Graduated Aug 08. Started as a GN in the ICU mid Sept. Passed NCLEX beginning of Oct. There's alot I love about the ICU, but I'm ready to leave...

  18. Help! Struggling to maintain happiness on the night shift

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to amalbon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lunah - Hurling a book in your direction! :wink2: As for amalbon: You might already be doing this, but when I was stuck on nightshift with no escape in sght, I would look online (after nearly every...

  19. Help! Struggling to maintain happiness on the night shift

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to amalbon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Has anybody been through the same thing? Oh, you better believe it! I graduated in August 08 (second degree nurse), starting working in the ICU (was hired for nights) in Sept 08 (started orientation...

  20. I have a herniated disk am I done :(

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Nursing

    when i started my bsn-accelerated program i had had problems with my back. eventually i got an mri, found a slight bulging disk, and went through some physical therapy during nursing school. i have...

  21. How do I obtain a career in nursing research?

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to SnowRain7489's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I'm actually a second-degree nurse. My first degree was in psychology and I worked 3 years as a research assistant working with brain-stuff (mice, but brains none-the-less). My interest is in...

  22. Panicing (long)

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in General Nursing

    Warning: long Graduated last August, been working in an ICU since Sept. I have come to the realization that bedside nursing is not for me. I worked nights and finally switched to days recently...

  23. Panicing (long)

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

    Hmmm, I was wondering if anyone would get my screen name reference, I love dolphins so I figured that would make an interesting screen name. Your DON'T PANIC, towel advice mad me laugh. Thanks!:roll...

  24. Abusers Win

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to crippersmom's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what else to say (well besides the fact that the whole situation sounds like a whole lotta, well you know). All I can do is send you a great big internet hug and wish you all the

  25. Radiation Oncology Interview

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Aug '08 second degree grad (previous work/degree in research), been working in the ICU since Sept '08. Not happy where I am and ideally would like to pursue a career in clinical research. However,...