Phlebotomy Certification before NCLEX PN

It is so difficult to get a job out there in this "Obama" economy that I was wondering if it would be wise for a recent LPN graduate to earn a certification in phlebotomy at the simultaneously as the study for NCLEX. That way they will have

Cross roads

My last two children recently graduated from high school so I am open for anything and feel like I need a change in my life. However, I do not know what I want to do with my career and life at this time. I like the hospital that I work at and really

Work as a volunteer in a hospital

Hi! I would like to know if somebody works as a volunteer at a hospital. Share please your experience and opinion if it is helpful for person who wants to be a nurse in a future. I have a few months which I can use for voluntary, but I'm still uncer

Offered job but interview this week

Hi. I have just been offered a job I would LOVE to accept. It's in a "dream" specialty of mine, but it is an hour away and the schedule would definitely interfere with my kids' schedules. I told the recruiter I am thrilled with the offer,

Letter of Recommendation

I have a graduate degree in public health, but I continue to work at the bedside. I am spending the summer volunteering (approximately 20 hours per week) as a RN in a STI/HIV clinic in order to diversify my nursing experience. I think the executive d

Having a baby during first year of working as a nurse

I am in my second semester of an ADN program. I have a 22 month old daughter, and I really would like to have my next child when she is 3-4. I have siblings close in age and I always loved it, I want my daughter to have that as well. A life-long frie

Masters Degree Option

Hello all! I have my RN,BSN and in the work I've done I have had my hands in many pots. When looking at masters programs all I seem to see is the same few options. I was hoping for advice and ideas as to programs, colleges etc that have different ma

RN ready for the next step

I have been an RN on a surgical floor for the last 3 years. Since working I have realized that I want to get more on the PREVENTION side of health than the treatment. I have been considering a holistic nutrition certificate or possibly a Masters in h

Uncharted Water

Hey Folks,
I need some career advice stat! Background information: 50 year old male RN with ADN and 25 years nursing experience. Single, no kids, very stable financially. Currently employed at a large teaching hospital on a 25 bed general neurology u

Not sure what to study..

I finished my Bachelor Of Nursing in 2012. I started working in aged care and within 2 years i am the care manager. But i dont see myself in aged care for the long haul.

i am very much interested in mental health.
i was planning to study "gradua