nurse hila

nurse hila has 3 years experience and specializes in progressive care, med-surge.

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1. Would you send this patient to the unit?

   nurse hila replied to Birdy2's topic in Safety

   Where do you have 12 patients on the floor, some with vents? I will stay away from that state/hospital if I ever get sick! That sounds like the most unsafe place EVER.

2. Would you send this patient to the unit?

   nurse hila replied to Birdy2's topic in Safety

   Should have gone to the ICU from the ED. Some people are saying things like, "If the vitals are stable and pt is a+o x 3, they should be OK on a step down unit." What? If those numbers are accurate, there is no way she should be on a step down unit....

3. Realities of stress and dissatisfaction in nursing.

   nurse hila replied to Danfrombham's topic in Stress 101

   I cannot believe how many people are not satisfied with their jobs as nurses. I find it very sad because, drumroll please, they can get a different job! I have a lot of respect for carpenters. It's awesome to know how to make and fix things. Would I ...

4. Clinical Nurse Leader, what is it exactly?

   nurse hila replied to soxy's topic in Management

   I graduated from a master's entry CNL program. I chose to get a master's because I: -already had my bachelor's -wanted a master's -it was a shorter program Hospitals want RNs who have their bachelor's or master's. (At least where I live) And this wil...

5. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

   nurse hila replied to studystudy's topic in California

   My application still says "waitlist" and I have not had any interviews. Do you guys think they will interview anyone else or is it kind of hopeless at this point in the game?

6. University of San Francisco CNL Entry Masters

   nurse hila replied to Sandman2855's topic in Post Graduate

   Hi future nurses! I am at USF in the CNL program. I'm in CNL 8 and I started last Summer. I have to give you some advice if you are on the wait list: CALL THEM! Let them know who you are. I would call every week. Why not? Last year I was waitlisted ...

7. University of San Francisco CNL Entry Masters

   nurse hila replied to Sandman2855's topic in Post Graduate

   I haven't heard anything either... although my application was complete on March 5th (3 weeks late) because they didn't get 2 - yes two - rec letters that a teacher had mailed. I hand delivered the 3rd one finally. I called today and they said it tak...

8. Univ. of San Fran ME-CNL

   nurse hila replied to Duke112's topic in Post Graduate

   I'm applying to the USF program for Summer '09. Does anyone know how competitive it is, in terms of numbers; how many apply, how many get accepted? Thanks!

9. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

   nurse hila replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate

   judyrooney, you're so strong for posting right after getting your mail! when i got my rejection letter I didn't even call my parents or answer their phone call! i rode my bike to the beach instead. it stinks being rejected. I'm applying to the USF ...

10. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    nurse hila replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate

    After applying once, I can't imagine applying a second year! It's too stressfull. The CNL track is at USF. My big thing is San Francisco. I'm also applying to SF State and CCSF probably. I grew up here, left for 5 years, don't want to leave again. I ...

11. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    nurse hila replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate

    I didn't get an interview, either. :stone I'm bummed, but what can I say? I did my best. It's for the better, though. Plan B is applying to the USF CNL program. Good luck everyone.

12. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    nurse hila replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate

    Hello! My name is Hilary. I've been reading these posts for a while now, thought I'd join and post something. I am nervously/excitedly awaiting my interview/rejection letter. I live a block away from UCSF, so I figure I'll get my letter tomorrow, u...