Is being a CNA a good choice for me?

Hello, I have a question for experienced CNAs. I'm a senior in high school and I have four months until I graduate. I was considering taking a CNA course and getting my certificate in the summer before I actually go into nursing college to get my RN

CGFNS certification number

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I have been searching for an answer as to what is a CGFNS certification number. I usually end up with the same question in forums and nobody has really answered it. I just had my CES report issued and looking at it I see my order number and

Salary and career options for an RN with MS in psychology

Hello everyone. I was wondering what the salary would be for RN's with a Masters degree in psychology in Florida. Most importantly, what would be my best route to combine these two degrees to maximize my skills and pay scale. Should I pursue another

Getting hired with a spotty work history

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And, happy new year. In 2005, I had my license revoked due to drug and alcohol abuse. Needless to say I left behind a spotty employment record. I have some good references, but I was fired by a few hospitals with good cause due to my add

Prerequisites and Choosing Accelerated Programs

Hi everyone!

I have completed my BA in Politics and Public Health, but have recently determined that I would like to do nursing after my Peace Corps service. I have a number of prerequisites to complete before entering many of the accelerated tracks

New (great!) job...and yet I still don't want to be a nurse?

I posted a year ago or so about working on a floor I loved for a boss that I hated. Well I fell into a home health job and quit that one (yay) and to be honest, this job is perfect for me. 12pm-8pm for hours, independence, my bosses and co workers ar

CNM vs CNM/WHNP combined programs?

I have heard different opinions about the Certified Nurse Midwife degree compared with the combined CNM/Women's Healthcare NP degrees offered by some schools. Does anyone have some advice about how much more scope of practice the WHNP would add on t

Fired...How do I get a job outside of Nursing?

Was recently fired from a HH position (that I secretly hated anyway), and I am so depressed that I may have to get a travel job in order to survive for the next few months...
I know that sounds awful of me, so I guess my question is, how does one mar

How do you know when it's time to move on?

I have been an RN on a med/surg floor for just over 1 year. I feel comfortable, still not 100% confident, but I am BORED. I feel like I'm not being challenged. I've had 3 of my own patient codes and have participated in 1 other, and I love the rush

first job working dayshift?

I was wondering how common is it for a new grad to obtain a dayshift job as an RN and what is the usual pay difference as a new grad ?
Do most new grads work in long term care or night shift?

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