Medical Coding Certification?

I have been thinking about getting certified in medical coding but isn't there supposed to be some type of transition about to take place in this field. Would it be better to wait until after everything changes or start now and transition along as t

Pregnant/New Job - when to tell employer

2 I'd like some advice please!

I will be starting a new job soon and I am currently pregnant (11 weeks). My husband and I had been trying for over a year to conceive and at the time I applied for the position I was NOT pregnant and was unaware of t

ASN-BSN-CRNA

Hey everyone! I'm now one here since I am on the path to trying to get accepted into Keiser's nursing program. I just have a few pre-requisites left to take, then the TEAS-V. I have been around hospitals all of my life, since both my parents are RT

a humble nurse asking for advice

I started my nursing career 3 years ago straight out of school into a level 1 hospital MICU. I have always had an anxious personality and this environment brought out the worst of me. In 6 months I realized this was definitely not the place for me. A

LPN to BSN programs in Chicago

Hi everyone! I live in Chicago and I was wondering if anyone was, is, or will be enrolled in an LPN to BSN program? If so what school? What schools do you recommend?

I really want to get my BSN but money is an issue. I don't know if I should get my

Best way to quit a PRN job

I've worked at my PRN job for over 3 years. I have a good full time job and no desire to ever go back to my PRN job. I havn't even worked there in a month. This may be a dumb question but how do I put in a 2 weeks notice when I don't even have any

Direct Entry MSN Question

Hello!

I am a chemist thinking about switching careers and becoming a nurse practitioner. I enjoy helping and interacting with people and believe that I will feel more fulfilled by becoming a nurse.

My question is: do you think it would be cheaper a

Using credentials outside of the traditional work place

Hello,
I'm very interested in holistic nursing, prevention, and wellness. Not surprisingly, there are many avenues one could take professionally as a self employed nurse in these areas (i.e. wellness coach, yoga teacher, writer, personal trainer, et

RN Who Wants To Become A Paramedic???

1 Odd I know I know. But being in the ER seeing the paramedics bring us the critical/trauma patients and proceed to present the case to us and what was done on the field really exhilarates me.

In fact when I was in my late teens (now in my early 20's

Starting Nursing school

Hi all,
I'm a little older and have decided to go back to school for my nursing degree. I'm almost 33. I'm really scared as I have been away from school for a loooong time. Do all of the nurses love their jobs? What would you change if you could?