Msw vs. Nursing?

Masters in social work vs. Nursing

In your opinion especially for those who have don't both careers and switched to the other. Which one do you feel is a better career, whether it's in terms of pay, job growth, opportunity, satisfaction, etc.

I'm

I am torn....any advice??

I have a BSN and work have worked my entire nursing career (9yrs) at a local hospital. I currently work day shift on a med/surg unit, 3 12hr shifts. I enjoy my job but it is very stressful, we often work short, and I am a float, so I never know where

What's the best nursing schedule for me?

I graduate in 9 months with a BSN and I'm still on the fence about which area of nursing I want to practice. I know that I want either ER or OR. Now it sort of comes down to the typical schedule for each and how they correspond with my family life.

New grad advice

Hello AN,

Here is my situation. I graduated in May 2014. Was hired on the spot for a private home health angency. There were many things that stuck out to me and would have made any nurse run out the door. Since I'm here humbling seeking your advice

To Return to Nursing or Not?

I am possibly facing a dilemma. Six years ago I was forced to leave nursing and go on medical disability. At the time I was 40, working in a very busy inpatient oncology unit and had just received my OCN (national oncology nursing certification). Lif

Career Path Help! Expensive School or Work My Way Up?

I really want to become a registered nurse and am considering attending Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in Fresno for their LVN program. The reason being because I don't have to have a CNA license before attending, but I'm wondering, is $30,000.00

What is with Burt out IT Ppl Going in to Nursing?

WOW, that's all I can say, I have read a lot of posts on this site and it seems there are a ton of IT people changing careers into Nursing. Why is what I ask.
Yes I too am doing the same thing, I am 45 and working on Pre-reqs now start A&P in t

from the VA to private sector ED

hey everybody! i have somewhat of a dilemma here. i currently work at a VA in progressive care. decent pay and good long term benefits. However, i am bored and feel like im not challenged. Our pt population is very limited and although ive only been

Facebook questions.

1 Not just Facebook, but social networking in general.
I have a Facebook account (as many 20somethings do). It's nice to keep in touch with old classmates and long distance family.

I had my coworkers on there until recently. There have been issues

Clinical Nurse or Advice Nurse

I recently left a clinical RN position due to office politics and an inappropriate description of what my job duties were. I was told that I would have patient care requirements 1/3 of the time it was closer to 1/30th. On top of that the manager at t