SFDRN

SFDRN has 4 years experience.

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1. NP vs MD and other discussions...

   SFDRN replied to ivyleaf's topic in NP Students

   I agree with the posters who say that if you really want the prestige, title, and the more in-depth knowledge of basic science, definitely go the medical school route. I can say that as a second-year NP student in a very competitive and highly-ranke...

2. ACNP without research, theory, etc

   SFDRN replied to 8mpg's topic in NP

   Juan and NPreform, I could not agree with you more. We need comprehensive ACNP education reform that actually reflects what ACNP's do on a day-to-day basis. I have suffered through one year of ACNP education so far, have just started my second year...

3. experienced nurse with anxiety on the job

   SFDRN replied to SFDRN's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, you guys are fantastic! Thank you for all your helpful and supportive comments! It is so reassuring to hear people say that they still struggle with skills 15-20 years out of school. Hearing that has made me feel that perhaps I have unrealisti...

4. experienced nurse with anxiety on the job

   SFDRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Dear colleagues, I was searching for pre-existing threads that I could contribute to, but only found ones written by nursing students. I, too, have performance anxiety at work, especially starting IVs and inserting Foleys (on women). Those two skil...

5. Nurse Residency Programs

   SFDRN replied to Jump_Nurse's topic in New Nurse

   Oh, I didn't know that. Maybe that's a new rule or something. Anyway, ask me specific questions and I will try to answer them.

6. Nurse Residency Programs

   SFDRN replied to Jump_Nurse's topic in New Nurse

   ASU Student Nurse, Pls private message me your specific questions about the residency program. I'm happy to answer questions, but I'd rather speak to specific points than generalities. Thanks, SFDRN

7. is this a dumb idea?

   SFDRN replied to picurn10's topic in New Nurse

   I currently work nights on a telemetry floor as a newish (6 months experience) grad... I tried to do the 3 nights in a row schedule for a few months, it wore me out and left me exhausted for at least 2 of the 4 days I had off afterwards. Now I'm try...

8. Nurse Residency Programs

   SFDRN replied to Jump_Nurse's topic in New Nurse

   I'm at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center for their one-year new grad RN residency program.

9. Reality Shock!!!! Please answer a few questions about when you were a new nurse!

   SFDRN replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

   1. How long have you been a nurse? Less than 1 year 2. What type of school(s) did you go to? BSN Care to share your school(s)? 3. Did you have any experience working in a hospital before becoming an RN? No 4. What kind of f...

10. UCLA new grad training program completion rate

    SFDRN replied to gretchn1234's topic in California

    This can't be right. Maybe what she heard was that they have 10% turnover among new grads in the first 6-12 months. That would make much more sense and actually reflects very well on their new grad residency program. They can't possibly fire 90% of...

11. Does UCLA cover relocation costs?

    SFDRN replied to malaski's topic in California

    Also, FYI, relocating to LA is pretty cheap right now. I just moved here two weeks ago and found a 1 bedroom in Santa Monica for $1500 with a $500 security deposit. There are a lot of deals like that. Lots of concessions these days because the eco...

12. Does UCLA cover relocation costs?

    SFDRN replied to malaski's topic in California

    For new grads, they will cover up to $1500 in relocation costs in your name only. (Meaning, the receipts must bear your name, not someone else's).

13. End renal failure Nursing Diagnosis Help!!!

    SFDRN replied to CSNS's topic in Student Assist

    How about "impaired urinary elimination r/t chronic renal disease process"?

14. 12 hour shifts for students AND Med. school

    SFDRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    They instituted 12 hour med-surg clinicals at my BSN school this semester, too. We'll see how it goes. My first one is next Tuesday. I don't know how your school can accept D- as a passing grade, since it's so close to failing. At my school, they ...

15. Is There An AllDoctors.com?

    SFDRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for pointing out that many RN students complain and gripe about the curriculum, which is SUPPOSED to be difficult, given the immense responsibility that practicing RNs have. It bothers me SO much in class when I hear a fellow student ask ...