I'm a 40-something (ACK! When did THAT happen?) single mom, writer, RN, world traveler, yoga enthusiast. I've been published in more languages than I know (currently I know only 4, but I can also swear in Yiddish and Swedish!), and lived all over the U.S. and Italy. It tickles me to say to people that I've been to Rome twice!.... then they find out that I lived over there and aren't as impressed! I'm a very easy going Midwestern girl that lives a very passionate life. I LOVE to cook anything healthy and with fresh ingredients from the garden. I play tennis (shouldn't it be called "two-us?"), practice yoga, ride bikes (the two wheel, non-motor type), like walking... breathing... and laughing. I'm fairly sarcastic as you can probably tell or didn't want to notice.
Tue 29 Sep, 2009 11:22 am - Go to the Board of nursings' respective websites for the states that you are moving to.... they will give you the requirements for your license on their page, or you'll have to call them.... (view)
Tue 29 Sep, 2009 11:21 am - The cost of your private liability insurance will eat up most of the benefits, plus you WILL be sued... guaranteed a few times in your career. Also, CRNA programs are highly competitive. After... (view)
Tue 29 Sep, 2009 11:16 am - From my understanding, American nurses (RNs, anyway) are highly sought after in the UK because our education is more in-depth than a UK nurse. Although UK nurses can perform simple OR procedures,... (view)
Tue 29 Sep, 2009 11:13 am - Just Google the city and state and add "hospital" after the search terms, there are a couple that come up. Also search the same way but add physicians or nursing homes if you want to... (view)
Tue 29 Sep, 2009 11:04 am - I'd suggest nursing homes if you like that kind of care. You could do it on a PRN basis so you don't get burned out on it and not have benefits taken out of your salary. Hospice is also... (view)
Tue 29 Sep, 2009 11:01 am - Yes, do your homework first. Contact other facilities in your area, many times they will not reveal what their starting salaries are for new grad nurses so you have to be a little clever. Tell... (view)
Thu 17 Sep, 2009 08:53 am - With the Fall coming, I'm ready to change my answer to "anywhere but here..." I know Ohio's winters aren't far behind! (view)
Thu 17 Sep, 2009 08:50 am - I wanted to add that like nursing because I can do so many different things with my degree. I worked in law for 17 years and am considering doing the Legal Nurse Consultant thing on the side. I... (view)
Thu 17 Sep, 2009 08:48 am - I remember we were supposed to read Florence's book in nursing school. I didn't and still aced the class, but I was wondering if you all thought it was still relevant today? (view)
