RPH_RN

Apathy will get us NO WHERE, or in a worse position then we are now.

When I was in nursing school there was a professor who was a nursing historian. She had a big foundation grant and traveled around the world, documenting & taking photos of statues of nurses! I think she wrote a book. A sweet job indeed.

Need your name on it, on a big ugly piece of tape.

I often worry about nurses who work nights and wonder who is taking care of their kids. This never seems to be discussed in HR or by management. I give single parents so much credit. It's such a hard job.

Doesn't the hospital have tuition reimbursement? You should look into this, if they are mandating this they should provide $$ support. Some hospitals contract with a college to hold classes in the hospital to make it convenient.

There are lots of flexible jobs for nurses: research monitor, grant writer, medical writer, health educator, blogger.

Yes, you should if you make a significant contribution to the research or if you volunteer to help write/edit the article. Make sure you suggest that to the investigator.

I'm a Career Coach for Nurses dissatisfied with their jobs & careers. I help you identify new opportunities and a path to a more fulfilling life! There are so many jobs that utilize nursing skills.

There is a great need to help everywhere you look! You can make a difference in your little corner of the world by reaching out to those in the greatest need in your community. You need to look inside and reflect on your passions & goals. Nursing can take you in so many directions. I have worked in industry, medical writing, biotechnology, clinical research, academia/teaching and had my own consulting/coaching business. You can certainly work in advocacy or for a non-profit organization. Good luck!

I worked with full blown AIDS patients in the late 1980's. I was young and I guess felt invincible. Had exposure to urine and fluids a few times so was lucky not to convert. If you do have exposure you need to report it to supervisor and get tested.

Have you considered becoming a Clinical Research Coordinator? There is a big need, no weekends, 8-4 hours.