ferminadaza

ferminadaza has 2 years experience and specializes in emergency.

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1. a more sustainable approach to medical supplies?

   ferminadaza posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm wondering if anyone has witnessed any effort towards using more biodegradable supplies and/or reducing material waste at the hospital where you work? We've been using cardboard urinals in place of plastic ones lately... because, apparently, there...

2. ideas for RN activism & volunteering?

   ferminadaza replied to ferminadaza's topic in Activism

   Thanks! It doesn't look like they're hosting events up here anytime soon, but I'll keep my ears peeled. This week, I'm looking into volunteering at my local free clinic and Planned Parenthood.

3. ideas for RN activism & volunteering?

   ferminadaza posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm an ED RN in the New England area. Over the past year, and now certainly after the events of the past week unfolded, I've become more and more interested in leading a more courageous life in advocacy, activism, and service. FWIW, the community hos...

4. ideas for RN activism & volunteering?

   ferminadaza posted a topic in Activism

   I'm an ED RN in the New England area. Over the past year, and now certainly after the events of the past week unfolded, I've become more and more interested in leading a more courageous life in advocacy, activism, and service. FWIW, the community hos...

5. what do you make of this job description?

   ferminadaza replied to ferminadaza's topic in School

   Good points, all! Thanks for chiming in. There's definitely a side of me that geeks out a little on certain admin responsibilities, potentially, yet patient care is what I actually love about being a nurse. I can't yet imagine enjoying a job with zer...

6. what do you make of this job description?

   ferminadaza posted a topic in School

   hello, fellow nurses! I'm an ED RN of several years. This is a second career for me; I spent the first decade of my adult life as a painter, art teacher (at summer camps), and nanny. Going into nursing, I thought I might do something pedi-specific, c...

7. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2016 Cycle

   ferminadaza replied to tjones57's topic in General Nursing

   I'm also still "under review" and checking the portal no less than three times a day... I'm an RN (I work in the ED) --- my site is a 17/18 and my DTI is "only" like 154%. When applying I felt my debt was SO high I was practically a shoe-in. 30% or...

8. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2016 Cycle

   ferminadaza replied to tjones57's topic in General Nursing

   A little hope left for us, maybe...

9. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2016 Cycle

   ferminadaza replied to tjones57's topic in General Nursing

   It doesn't look like many Tier 2 people are, if any. My hospital score is 18, but I "only" have 145% DTI ratio, and I haven't been offered anything yet. That said, it is relatively easy to apply, so why not?

10. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2016 Cycle

    ferminadaza replied to tjones57's topic in General Nursing

    I'm BSN/RN, Tier 1, score 18, DTI 150%(ish?). Haven't heard anything yet, but feeling a little disheartened having now found out that other RNs are getting word...

11. Columbia University ETP Program 2013

    ferminadaza replied to ARickli's topic in New York

    In for pysch! :)

12. Columbia University ETP Program 2013

    ferminadaza replied to ARickli's topic in New York

    CU2012, Through what organization/venue/(?) did you end up working in public hospitals abroad? Where were you? What were you doing? I'm considering something like this if I don't get into school this time around. My volunteer/intern experience so f...

13. Columbia University ETP Program 2013

    ferminadaza replied to ARickli's topic in New York

    hello everyone! I have a lot of nervous energy tonight and have been poring over the ETP archives. I can't believe we have to wait til February! I haven't seen a lot of prospective/current PMHNP students on here - are you out there? I applied A WHOL...