Stay in Okinawa or go back to the States to pursue Nursing

We are currently stationed in Okinawa, and we have a decision to either stay here for 1-3 years (and save a lot of money+ travel) or get orders to the States and pursue Nursing school as a second career. My husband is in the Military, and I also work

Do you get sick alot working as a nurse?

It seems like it goes both ways. Some people seem to think nurses have this incredible immune system and rarely get sick and other like my self think they would get sick more often because they are exposed to more?

What do you think or has your exper

Would HR not know if someone were ineligible for rehire?

A former coworker has reapplied for a position at the company I work for. HR is computerized at this company - from applying to reference checks to everything else.

When the former coworker left he was absolutely not eligible for rehire to the speci

Shadow day- after interview

Hello Everyone ,

I am a new nurse, had interview couple of days ago , after my interview nurse manager ask me to come for shadow day for couple of hours .I completed my shadow hours and she said I should follow with nurse recruiter after some days.

Denying death as a society

Beautifully written. I wish it were easier for family members to grasp when their loved ones' time has come. I am thankful that my last two terminal patients were able to speak their minds before it was too late for them to do so and pass peacefully

Subacute vs LTC

Hi everyone. I am a new grad and I have the option of working in a nursing home and subacute facility. Which one will I gain more experience that will help me in landing a hospital job? Currently I am employed in a 180 bed LTC facility where only 30

non medical personal care services ??? from RN

Hi Nurses, I am working for 2 Personal care agencies, one does home health as well, but I just do the pcw side. I take vitals signs at the intial visit and super isory visit for one, the other says we are not to do that due to the ct being non medica

Networking within Nursing: Moving to a new city

Hello!

My name is Alex and I've been an employed RN with my BSN for about 6 months now (Med/Surg experience). I'm young, financially stable and eager to learn. I'm currently living in Portland, Oregon and have been for my entire adult life. It's

Is working on Surgery Specific units strong background for growth?

I am looking at an Ambulatory Surgery Position and a Hospital for Special Surgery position.

I have 2 years prior Med Surg Tele experience. I am not really sure of where I want to go specifically, or specialty wise in nursing, but when I am ready to

Working for American Red Cross

Hello everyone!

I'm a recent graduate with an Associates degree, eagerly looking for employment. Since getting my license 4 days ago, I have been applying to as many positions as I can.

Today, I received a phone call from HR, regarding a job opport