Moving to DC

I plan on moving to the DC area somewhere around Aug 2013. At that time I will have had a total of 2 years RN experience and 1 year and 4 months on the telemetry unit. I will be moving from the Duke Health System network and was wondering what to exp

Leaving the OR after less than 6 months

I have been involved in an internship in the OR and this is my first real nursing job, I just graduated this May. I went in thinking I would really enjoy the job because of all the cool surgeries, but now I don't think it is fitting for me. I miss t

I have a MPH. Should I pursue a BSN?

Happy New Year all! I am seeking advice about pursing a nursing degree. I just graduated with a Masters in Public Health degree and I work doing research. I think I would really like nursing, however, because I find working at a desk boring and clini

Need help! seniority or higher pay?

Hello all,

Would like to ask for any and all wisdom you can share about my current situation..

Recently got 2 job offers from a unionized organization.. all else being equal, the difference: one starts now, the other in 2 months. the former of cours

Nursing In Demand

This article is very interesting. Comment:Sorry, but the syntax is so awkward that it was difficult for me to understand the message. Seems as though the author is not very familiar with spoken English. Or maybe it's just my old brain. Comment:Uh....w

3 job offers in past 2 weeks

I have got 3 job offers in past 2 weeks and I don't know how to turn down the 2 offers without burning bridges. Any advice? Don't worry, it happens all the time. You should do your 'turn down' in a professional and formal way. Be truthful and let

Looking For Information on working for Indian Health Services

Looking to get some information about working for IHS. I found the web site and have reviewed it but I would like to here some real life personal experiences from those who have been. I do have a husband and kids and we are looking to make a move. Th

Medical Marijuana and future nursing career

Hey everyone...some input would really be appreciated as to the situation I'm in.

I'm a gal who wants to know if my nursing career could become jeopardized if I get a job at a local dispensary. This wouldn't be my main source of income (I current

Mid-Life Crisis: My Autobiographical Account of My Career as a LPN

Thank you, Joyce! It is nice to hear of another nurse's path. Yours has been varied, and I wish you the best in your future endeavors. Comment:Yay I am not the only one wondering what I want to do when I grow up Comment:I think i just don't want to g

Not working as a nurse need refresher in OH

Hello,

I received my RN in 2010, and did not look for a nursing position right away. When I did start looking I was so far removed from my clinical experience that job offers have been non-existent. What the nurse recruiters in the area said to me wa