Question about hospital specialty certifications

Can anyone tell me about how much it costs a hostipal to get and maintain specialty certifications, like CPC or PSC? Or maybe where to find this info? Thanks I'm not sure what you mean. I'm not familiar with those certifications, but certifications

Is this HIPAA violation?

A nurses posted a Thank you note from a patient on social media. You could see the name of the hospital and room number, no other pt. info.. Is this a HIPAA violation? No, because even though the patient probably didn't intend it to be public, if you

got my first pair of scrubs

So I just got my first pair of scrubs! I'm a big guy so I had to buy a big size. I have to chuckle that when I look down I feel like I'm wearing a giant bed sheets or something but when you look in the mirror you are like "oh, they fit fine&qu

How to get a job as an RN?

Dear Fellow Nurses,

I have been having a very hard time finding a job. I have been looking for a job since December 2014, but still no luck ... Could anyone please give me any suggestions/tips on how to get an RN job, med-surg setting?

Thank you! I

Supplemental RN or Float pool position? Please weigh in

I am currently a supplemental RN on a surgical floor and would like advice regarding a possible change of position based on a few reasons.

I enjoy the floor I work on, and up until January I have worked 4-5 days per week, one weekend per month. I do

What have you lived through? (Let's reminisce)

26 I'm a 30-something, and havent experienced much more than the general membership here, I'm sure, but I get the most amazing "stop and think about this for a second...." moments when I consider how much our world has changed over the li

CEUs

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone has used Nurse.com or continuingeducation.com for their CEUs before. I was wondering if they are they are a credibly source for CEUs.

Thanks!

Midwesten State University Mental Health NP program

Has anyone attended or heard anything about the Mental Health Nurse Practioner program at Midwestern state university? I have an interview coming up and Good God, I am super nervous.

Career advice welcome!

Hi, I could use some advice or at least other nurse's thoughts. I have two years experience in labor and delivery, I resigned in September. I had my third child in May 2015 and didn't return from maternity leave. I left on really good terms with my

What to choose? Can I succeed?

Hello everyone! First of all I want to apologise you for my English because I am still learning the language. Now, I am 16 years old and I have started thinking my future. And... I know what I want. I want to have the opportunity to help people. I wa