lorazepam replied to nursing_hopeful's topic in California
I would suggest reaching out to the on-site CCE Manager and asking how you can improve your application/interview to join the program. or why not join an EMT program? Better cases imo
lorazepam replied to edwardla, RN's topic in California
It's my understanding that there is only ONE Clinical class. I can't remember if you come to campus or arrange something with a hospital? The SON Handbook and Newsletter have more information. I HIGHLY recommend reading through that material to get a...
lorazepam replied to edwardla, RN's topic in California
California recently enacted legislation that required BSN programs to design a curriculum that allowed for an ADN nurse to receive their bachelor's in a year. If there are places that are questioning online programs, the Board of Nursing should be aw...
lorazepam replied to SuperNurseBSN's topic in Informatics
Where I work, I know nurses in certain specialties are sought because they have a clinical understanding of the processes of that department. Have you considered working for a health care/ bio-med company? Philips Health Care has an application calle...
lorazepam replied to BlueRenegade's topic in Informatics
Hi Blue, Have you spoken to your supervisors about your plans? I'm sure they would be happy to give you some perspective. I personally like your idea of getting a masters in management with an informatics certificate. Management is broad and I think ...
lorazepam replied to edwardla, RN's topic in California
The program doesn't require full time student status to complete. You take as many classes as you can handle. Apparently, California enacted some sort of legislation that requires colleges to design a program for ADN nurses to complete a BSN in a yea...
lorazepam replied to edwardla, RN's topic in California
actually, i'm starting my program this fall as well, 302 & 306 i believe. i'm going to orientation next thursday, if you have any questions you'd like me to ask, let me know! i'm probably going to ask about how to challenge the courses. good luck...
lorazepam replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California
How does the application process work when applying to Riverside County Medical Center in Moreno Valley? I'd like to get some ED experience and was thinking about applying to Riverside. Does anyone have any thoughts on the facility?
lorazepam replied to lorazepam's topic in Informatics
Interesting, right?! I only became concerned about it because a facility in our region had a member of the Joint ask about an applications intended use, user competency, etc. We currently have "blanket" policies regarding the security of patient heal...
lorazepam replied to lorazepam's topic in Informatics
My thoughts exactly! I had a feeling it was out of my immediate responsibility/job description to draft a policy. (And I don't really want to!) My role though, is to orient users to the application. My worry is that I will teach them what the applica...
lorazepam replied to lorazepam's topic in Informatics
Thank you so much for the reply! Everything you mentioned is not the case at my facility. I want the right thing to happen and have a P&P that outlines the use, who it is used by, etc. I have brought it up to my manager, and the senior analyst, b...