RN, no question,

Gerontology Question? [2008-05-14]
Can you just get a certificiate or Degreein Gerontology or is this just if you are a Nurse? What do they actually do? Thanks, BT

RN, no question, [2008-01-17]
Being an RN and having a wife that was an MT for 20 years, RN license is much portable, especially if you are not happy with employer, you can easily find somewhere else to work. (notfrom home, though). With voice recognition getting better and work going over to India, it is much harder to find a decent MT job.

MT to nurse question [2007-11-12]
This past weekend, I went and gotKaplan Nursing School Entrance Exams book, and while I was at Barnes Nobles, I looked through some of the NCLEX preperation books, and it looked a lot like the stuff we need to know for transcribing. For those who went from MTs to nurses, did you find it easier to pass the NCLEX test because of your MT background?

Him/nursing [2008-06-03]
Barb I think HIM can be the. From what I understand those trying to get into coding cannot land entry-level positions. Everyone wants experience but none will give it. I do not know if this is difference for RHIT (2-year) or RHIA (bachelors which is essentially management). I have tried repeatedly to get this question answered. Can someone with an RHIT or RHIA degree find entry level positions. I know those with just coding crediantials hit a brick wall mostly. I do not like to waste time and money for schooling to not be able to use the degree particulary as a single parent I can ill afford a misstep. have considered RN but while I like the caring for people and patient care I do not like all the stress that comes with the job. There is a lot of peer abuse/bullying in nursing too. Nursing school is verybad forthis asit is for new graduates. All jobs have stress but I hear it

Love health field but [2008-04-20]
Can anyone give me feedback on Health Information Technology? I am a MT but never been able to get hired so I will change to something in health field. May be what is listed above. Any idea Need to know what will stick as far as employment. Nursing is out of the question can not stand nasty junk. Something I can do on the computer. Thanks for your help!! Barb

Correct--not all will, but [2007-12-07]
depending on the state, you can sit for the test in another state and apply for reciprocity in your own and be okay. Definitely ask your BON. My BON does not specifically address this on their website, so a call took care of that question for me.

Don't know if this helps... [2007-11-20]
I believe Kaplan onlyoffers Associates RN to residents in Florida (presumably for clinicals???). However, just yesterday I checked with my local community college and they are offering an online RN program! Clinicals are1 or 2days a week at a local hospital. The rest of the classes, however, are online. Perhaps your local college is offering that as well? The only obstacle I can see is that they require previous direct patient care. Oh, I asked and MT is not considered direct patient care...dang! I'm going to see if they will accept volunteer patient care (most hospitals/hospice will let you volunteer). Sorry, this doesn I With nursing, though, the opportunities seem endless. PS. I also checked into Excelsior online to CLEP some college courses in order to be able to apply for nursing school by their March deadline. If I had taken a whole semester, I would have had to wait for my grade in May and not apply again till September. Turns out, the local college allows you to CLEP at the school for only $60. Hope this makes sense! Good luck!

Stethoscope repair [2007-03-02]
Hello~ Ia respiratory therapist. He has a LIttman Cardiology III stethoscope and the tubing broke. Can he replace ONLY the tubing? His earpiece/part and the chest piece (not sure what it I They start around $65. I did fine only one site that sells JUST the tubing and it Seeing as money is tight right now, the $20 is a lot more doable. But what I wonder is, how do you get your earpiece/portion into the tubing? It looks like it would be hard to shove it in there yourself. Is it easy to fit the pieces back into just the tubing yourself? I really appreciate any help!