For current RNs in device, do clinical specialist roles fulfill the required active hours of nursing required for BON renewals? I currently hold licenses in MD and PA. They are compact states, but MD does require active 1000 hours of active nursing practice to renew, so I was wondering if clinical specialist roles fulfill that requirement. How do you guys do it?
I am an RN trying to break into a clinical specialist role. I have not applied to roles that pertain to OR settings because I do not have specific OR experience. My background ranges from transplant, oncology, infusion and med surg… is it worth even applying to those roles given i dont have that experience? I have not bothered with the big companies like stryker and johnson & johnson because i am trying to break in. If it’s not, are there specific companies that would be recommended with my background in consideration?
I have always worked in a large university hospital system so i have always had good health insurance. I know for large companies like j&j the health insurance is good but for smaller to mid size companies are the health insurance benefits always bad? Someone said only 50% coverage and I am not sure if i am comfortable with that. Is it normal to expect some sort of 401k and match? I have been fortunate to always have excellent benefits.