| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
|
| Career Path | 10/11/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: Greetings Ken, I am a nurse in the Air Force who will be retiring after 24 yrs of service next ...
A: Gloria: You have a vast area of knowledge and experience. I would definitely say that you are ...
|
| labor and delivery nursing | 10/10/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: Hey, I am a sophomore in high school. I have always been interested in becoming a labor and ...
A: Casey: Some school districts do offer an allied health program at the vo-tech in conjunction with ...
|
| Nursing schools and steps to becoming an RN | 10/9/2008 | Mary Pat Seibel, R.N. |
Q: Ive been wanting to pursue a career in nursing since I graduated HS, but my husband and I got ...
A: The order to become an R.N. is to attend nursing school or a college based program for R.N.'s. You ...
|
| How to know if I'd like nursing? | 10/9/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I currently work in life sciences research (technical sales).... If I'm interested in switching ...
A: Elizabeth: I would consider getting a part time position as a nurses aide in the local community ...
|
| neonatal nursing | 10/7/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I would like to go into the neonatal nursing department and I am just wondering how I would get to ...
A: Sara: You have to become a Registered Nurse first and then you can specialize in neonatal nursing. ...
|
| I have to interview a nurse | 10/6/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: 1. Are you satisfied with your choice of career? Why? 2. What is the current demand & supply in your ...
A: Juana: You really should interview a Registered Nurse in person while you are at clinical rotation. ...
|
| nursing license | 10/3/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I graduated a few years back with a BSN-RN. I have taken my boards several times, and have been ...
A: I know we have refresher courses where I am for nurses returning to the field after a few years off ...
|
| nursing | 10/2/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q:
A: Nursing schools require a high school diploma and a sound academic standing in high school English, ...
|
| I want to be a nurse | 10/2/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I have been a Civil Engineering Technician for almost 20 years and, due to the economy and being ...
A: Jake: This is the response to the follow up question about online education: The initial 2 year ...
|
| Nursing | 10/2/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I am getting married in December & considering going to school full time days and working part time ...
A: ) I'm always so pleased to encourage people to join our wonderful profession. Not only is it ...
|
| Nursing in the USA | 10/1/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: My name is Robbie Kane and I am 35 years old. I am a recently qualified nurse working in the UK, ...
A: Robbie: Here is the forms download page for the Oregon State Board of Nursing. I would call them on ...
|
| Nursing | 10/1/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I am contemplating changing careers and one of my thoughts was nursing. I am a paralegal now and I ...
A: Christina: I appreciate your contemplating a switch of careers into Nursing. I had a degree in ...
|
| classes | 10/1/2008 | Kathleen RN |
Q: ....i am in high school and i want to become an er nurse. What classes should i be taking?
A: You really want to concentrate on your math and sciences. Especially your biology courses as they ...
|
| RN | 9/29/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: If you suggest not to do an interview, that's fine. It's a lot of help already with you posting the ...
A: Pakou: You can use this website as a reference....but your professor probably wants you to do this ...
|
| RN | 9/29/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I'm a student at the University of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I believe you are the answers to my ...
A: Pakov: I have done other interviews, however, it takes a lot of time to answer some of these ...
|
| nursing school | 9/29/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: Iam a 30 y/o male wanting too persue nursing but i have 2 msidemeanors on my record which is over 10 ...
A: Charles: As far as I know...a misdemeanor should not disqualify you from sitting for the RN-NCLEX ...
|
| Pediatric oncology nursing | 9/26/2008 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
Q: I am a senior in high school and for about 2 years now i believe Pediatric oncology nursing is the ...
A: I think that it is great that you are interested in pediatric oncology! It takes a very special ...
|
| pediatric oncology nursing | 9/26/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: i am a junior in high school and for about two years now i believe Pediatric oncology nursing is the ...
A: Ale: All you need is a 2 year degree in Registered Nursing from a community college to sit for the ...
|
| nursing in canada | 9/26/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I'm a nurse from India and I'm really interested to work in Canada,have even started the ...
A: Jen: I am practicing in the US and really am not an expert about Canadian Nursing. If Canadian ...
|
| q | 9/25/2008 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
Q: I came to the United States when I was 17 years old with my family from overseas. Now I am 31. Since ...
A: Of course, I had completely overlooked the fact that you are a US citizen! I completely understand ...
|
| Different Careers | 9/25/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: hey there are so many different kinds of nurses out there and i have no idea which one i'd like. ...
A: Cody: There are many nursing specialties out there to consider. Here is a list of some. ...
|
| pediatric oncology nursing | 9/25/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: i am a junior in high school and for about two years now i believe Pediatric oncology nursing is the ...
A: Ale: I am glad you have an interest in nursing. I would concentrate on the maths, chemistry, ...
|
| Nursing | 9/24/2008 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
Q: I was reading that you need to take a two and a half year course to become an RN (a general nurse). ...
A: I will be happy to provide you with any information I can. I took this excerpt from The Canadian ...
|
| Medical Office Duty Question... | 9/23/2008 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
Q: I am a second year nursing student. I have recently gotten a job in the clinical area of a busy ...
A: I am a little concerned by your message and to hear that you may be operating outside of your scope ...
|
| Is nursing right for me? | 9/23/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I've been working as a C.N.A for four years going to school here and there to finish my ...
A: Angie: You can be a Nurse if you take it one day and one test at a time. Yes...it is overwhelming ...
|
| pedricians | 9/23/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: what are the 3 hardest math stuff you when your a pedrician???
A: Alex: Math is important for doctor and nurses. All the math is hard but mainly calculations based ...
|
| 2 weeks post op/incision ?'s | 9/20/2008 | Kathleen RN |
Q: At my post-op appt. the doctor said everything was healed. He also said I could take of the ...
A: Any surgery takes alot out of your body. Therefore it takes awhile to get back on track. Those ...
|
| I want to know what courses I need to take to work in a newborn's nusery. | 9/20/2008 | Kris, LVN, Certified Gerontologist |
Q: I was born 4 months early, 2 pounds 1 ounce. I spent a month in an incubator, and I was on many ...
A: I would make an appointment with a school counselor to go over your plans, what courses to take and ...
|
| Assignment for grad course | 9/20/2008 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
Q: I'm taking a course on Medical Terminology as a prerequisite for going into a PA program, and one of ...
A: it's my pleasure to help. 1) I am a registered nurse. I work on a Pediatric Cardiothoracic ...
|
| 2 weeks post op/incision ?'s | 9/20/2008 | Kathleen RN |
Q: At my post-op appt. the doctor said everything was healed. He also said I could take of the ...
A: The rash is most likely due to the tape that was on your incision from your original postop ...
|
| CNA Nursing | 9/19/2008 | Mary Pat Seibel, R.N. |
Q: Hey I am a CNA right now, what do I have to do to become a LPN and eventually an RN? Can you only ...
A: You shouldn't waste your time becoming an LPN and instead should try to become an RN. You must ...
|
| CNA>LPN>RN | 9/19/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: Hey I am a CNA right now, what do I have to do to become a LPN and eventually an RN? Can you only ...
A: Lindsay: I would go right to the RN degree. LPN and RN are different curriculum and its not really ...
|
| Help with scene in my novel | 9/18/2008 | Kathleen RN |
Q: I was wondering whether you might be able to help me. I am writing a novel in which and I have this ...
A: Hey Wendy, Did you resend me this question? It showed back up and I thought I had answered it. Let ...
|
| nursing career | 9/17/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: Well where do I begin. I'm a 22 year old male. I have been drifting for so long, plugging away at ...
A: Kevin: You are about to change your life today. I am going to tell you that you are going to be ...
|
| nursing career | 9/17/2008 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
Q: Well where do I begin. I'm a 22 year old male. I have been drifting for so long, plugging away at ...
A: WOW! You have a lot going through your head at the moment! Your question may be better directed ...
|
| nursing career | 9/17/2008 | Karen Moss |
Q: Well where do I begin. I'm a 22 year old male. I have been drifting for so long, plugging away at ...
A: You use the word liziness when describing yourself so often, that there is only one thig to think ...
|
| Confidentiality | 9/16/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: If we don't know who a person is, what process we go through? ...
A: Mark: Good question......every hospital has phone protocol for information given to family. My ...
|
| Interview for Nursing Class | 9/15/2008 | Kathleen RN |
Q: I came across this site and saw that you had previously answered another students interview ...
A: I hope you recieve this in time. My name is Kathleen and I obtained Licensure in NC and Alaska. 1. I ...
|
| TB test | 9/13/2008 | Kathleen RN |
Q: I was required to take a TB test for a new job. I went to the local Health Department and had the ...
A: If in fact you were exposed and had to take medicine for it, than you will probably test positive as ...
|
| labor-delivery nursing degree | 9/11/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I have a 4 year degree in Elementary Education and want to change my career path. I'm interested in ...
A: Erin: You are well on your way to a career change already with your 4 year degree. The good news is ...
|
