mika_sf

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1. research nurse to PhD nurse researcher...

   mika_sf replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Research

   Yes, these roles are different. I used to work as a research nurse and most positions involve gathering data for a research protocol written by a principal investigator (usually a physician) or a company acting as a study sponsor, typically a drug or...

2. Research nurse coordinators, how do you stay organized?

   mika_sf replied to mika_sf's topic in Research

   Hi Sib101, I see that a lot of people have viewed this thread, but no one has had any suggestions so far, which leads me to believe that we are all in the same boat :-) I have continued to use some of the GTD methods to help maintain some sanity a...

3. Research nurse coordinators, how do you stay organized?

   mika_sf posted a topic in Research

   Hi Everyone, I have been working part-time for the last few years as a clinical research coordinator and will be starting a new full time Research Nurse Coordinator position in a few weeks. My new position does not have direct patient care, so my dut...

4. Associates RN vs BSN

   mika_sf replied to derekfitness's topic in ADN/BSN

   IMHO I don't think it has to be an either or decision. I am currently in an ADN RN program, and if there are no jobs when I finish, I will just do a 1 year bridge program to a BSN. That way, I'll either be working and getting experience under my be...

5. Tips for Physical Assessment

   mika_sf replied to uwa2012's topic in Student Assist

   I just wanted to add my thanks to Solneeshka as well! I am also in my first semester and just started clinicals. I think it's incredibly helpful to have a little script to start with (for me at least), because as a new nurse, it's very awkward tryi...

6. Commuting from Oakland to SF for nursing school - What's it like?

   mika_sf replied to mika_sf's topic in California

   @lilykiss6 - yes, if I moved to Oakland I would take BART to class. I would probably drive to clinicals, but it would depend on where they were. For now, we are trying to find something cheaper in San Francisco, and we have plenty of time since I d...

7. Commuting from Oakland to SF for nursing school - What's it like?

   mika_sf replied to mika_sf's topic in California

   Thanks for all of the ideas so far! I'm actually married, and my husband works in Oakland which is one reason why I'm considering the move. Of course the cheaper rent, as well as more space while I'm studying is another big factor. Right now we ar...

8. Commuting from Oakland to SF for nursing school - What's it like?

   mika_sf posted a topic in California

   I just got accepted to CCSF nursing program for spring 2011 and I'm thinking about moving to Oakland from SF to have cheaper rent while I'm in school. Does anyone have any experience with this? I'm assuming that getting to and from class will be ea...

9. CCSF Spring Program compared to Fall Program?

   mika_sf replied to mika_sf's topic in California

   Awesome! Thanks Frankie!

10. What would you do? ADN or BSN

    mika_sf replied to Vines812's topic in California

    Vines, As a person who has been paying off her $40k loan for the last 15 years (not from nursing), I would HIGHLY recommend going the cc route. You will graduate with actual marketable skills, and if the job market still stinks, you could continue t...

11. CCSF Spring Program compared to Fall Program?

    mika_sf replied to mika_sf's topic in California

    Namedkwon, my rank was in the 50s. I'm not exactly sure what was the total number that they accepted for re-applying students. They have the results for re-applying students posted outside of the nursing office so you can see the total number for ...

12. CCSF Spring Program compared to Fall Program?

    mika_sf posted a topic in California

    Hi Everyone! After 5 long years of finishing pre-reqs and three years of applying (one of which I totally botched and failed to get into the lottery), I FINALLY got accepted to the CCSF RN program for Spring of 2011! I am so excited and nervous. ...

13. Job Satisfaction of NPs

    mika_sf replied to HealthyRN's topic in NP

    Thanks np20020! This is great info. I am interested to know if you feel that starting out as a NP would have been better for you than working as an RN first. I am currently working on my prereqs to get into nursing school, however there is a MEPN ...

14. Underserved areas and free tuition?

    mika_sf posted a topic in Career Support

    Hi All, Perhaps (and most likely) I am living in la-la land, but does anyone know of any programs that pay for nursing school if you commit to working in an underserved area? I know that there is a federal program that you can apply for if you are a...

15. How do you survive until you get accepted to a school?

    mika_sf replied to mika_sf's topic in California

    No, this is actually great! I am still in the same place I was 5 months ago . I can see that many other people have read this posting, so even if it wasn't applicable to me, someone else may have also benefited. Thanks for the response!