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Nursing
Nursing, Nursing Nursing!! Is this you? Get in here and lead the way. Why? Well, I'm not a nurse (not even sure I could handle it actually.) But, I know there needs to be a group on BrazenCareerist for Nurses... so here it is. Lead the way!
Network Leader: Jim Canto
sheila behimehr
I've recently been doing some research in the area of postpartum depression. Much of the research I've done shows that many providers (physicians, pediatricians, obstetricians) don't feel they should be held responsible for recognizing PPD symptoms or screening new mothers for PPD. The providers that do see it as their responsibility don't feel comfortable going through with the screening process because they are not educated enough in the area. Who do you think should be held responsible?
110 weeks ago from Nursing
Bobbi Alexander
Just finishing my pre-nursing courses in preparation to apply to a community college nursing program. Have A LOT of questions, mainly about what type of nursing to go into. I'm interested in a lot of areas of medicine, which is part of what attracts me to nursing. What types of nurses are most in demand? What types of positions provide the best quality of life? Offer best opportunity to grow in the field?
124 weeks ago from Nursing
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Most colleges/universities are basic nursing programs, meaning that you cannot speacialize in an area of nursing. You will take courses in ...MoreMost colleges/universities are basic nursing programs, meaning that you cannot speacialize in an area of nursing. You will take courses in med-surg, childbearing and childrearing, psych, and maybe geriatrics. Upon completion of the degree, you sit for the RN exam for your state, which is a test of your general knowledge of nursing. (Do not bother with the LPN license.)
Following licensure, you can apply for nursing jobs. Metropolitan areas, if they are hiring new nurses, will likely place you on a general floor to gain experience. After working for a few years, you can hope to transition to a specialty floor and then get certified in that area of nursing.
The nurses that are most in demand are experienced, specialty nurses; by definition, a new nurse is not in demand.
Your best quality of life is not someone elses's. Some nurses prefer working thirteen hour shifts three days per week; others want an 8 hour shift 5 times per week. Others prefer nights; others prefer days. Let yourself be exposed to all types of nursing before making a decision, and be open to change as nursing changes quickly.
Your best bet for growth is to go to a larger hospital. Make sure that they value nurses and offer mentorship, training, education, and special programs just for nurses. Check out the website. If nursing positions are listed among positions for lab tech and custodian, you know that the facility does not help nurses grow professionally.
A nurse's role is changing as we write. Do not feel compelled to continue your formal education to earn an MSN or DNP, at least not at this time, or fresh out of school. States are still deciding which degrees nurses should have. The universities respond within a few years. You don't want to take several courses and have the program yanked out from under you.
And connect with other nurses!!! Ask them what they do and tell them what you do and what you want to do. Fellow nurses will get you your dream job through inside connections.
99 weeks ago
Following licensure, you can apply for nursing jobs. Metropolitan areas, if they are hiring new nurses, will likely place you on a general floor to gain experience. After working for a few years, you can hope to transition to a specialty floor and then get certified in that area of nursing.
The nurses that are most in demand are experienced, specialty nurses; by definition, a new nurse is not in demand.
Your best quality of life is not someone elses's. Some nurses prefer working thirteen hour shifts three days per week; others want an 8 hour shift 5 times per week. Others prefer nights; others prefer days. Let yourself be exposed to all types of nursing before making a decision, and be open to change as nursing changes quickly.
Your best bet for growth is to go to a larger hospital. Make sure that they value nurses and offer mentorship, training, education, and special programs just for nurses. Check out the website. If nursing positions are listed among positions for lab tech and custodian, you know that the facility does not help nurses grow professionally.
A nurse's role is changing as we write. Do not feel compelled to continue your formal education to earn an MSN or DNP, at least not at this time, or fresh out of school. States are still deciding which degrees nurses should have. The universities respond within a few years. You don't want to take several courses and have the program yanked out from under you.
And connect with other nurses!!! Ask them what they do and tell them what you do and what you want to do. Fellow nurses will get you your dream job through inside connections.
99 weeks ago
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Jim Canto
I look forward to your connections.
143 weeks ago from Nursing
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