jensfbay BSN, DNP

I like the idea of being able to take long breaks and flexibility of working per diem, but I don't like the idea of having no insurance (or paying for it myself). I'm currently full time, but I've been thinking about switching to per diem. Any though...

I've been a nurse(floor and ICU) for almost 4 years now, but I have yet to find my calling. How do you find your calling? Right now, I work in a neuro ICU. What interests me the most are dealing with patients who are dying: comfort care, donor, withd...

I feel like I should know this as a neuro icu rn, but i don't. I'm a bit embarrassed to ask it. Anywho, I am aware that large amt of urine output is one of the symptoms of DI. But why is it that we should be concerned of DI for patients who sustained...

Magsulfate was used for my patient who is on a cooling blanket after a traumatic brain injury. The shivering was not alleviated by Demerol and sedation, so MagSulfate is the next step. It's relatively new in our unit. I wonder if other neuro units ha...

Hello. I need some pointers on how rehab nurses assist their patients with therapy. I plan on doing a volunteer work at the local YMCA to help elderly people who have some heart condition or who have recovered from an outpatient rehab. I was told all...

I have 2 years experience in nursing and working in a cardiac step down/tele floor. I have applied at UCSF and SF General's critical care training program and no response I really really really want to work in ICU, but so far, these hospitals do no...

I started working at a trauma center ICU. I see a sweet old lady coming from a hard day's work in a substandard working condition get run over by a public bus. She is not making any progress, i.e., not following commands, develop ARDS, and it's been ...

i had an epiphany as i was reading your reply. i've found that i have lost my belief in the after life and faith in some powerful being. it happened about the same time that i started working at this unit because of all the unfairness i've witnessed ...

As a young, unmarried nurse, I am very much bothered by the fact that I have to work weekends. I know that some people even prefer working weekends, but I despise working weekends. That has got to be the thing that I HATE the most about being a nurse...

Exactly the kind of response I needed. Thanks for not chastising me for wanting regular schedule. Yeah, your friends seem great...and your social life as well. I'm inspired You made it sound possible. thanks!

For the first time I got a lot of responses in a few days. Thanks a lot I feel really validated. Thank you also for offering/listing options for me. I guess I haven't really found my niche in nursing yet. I've been a nurse for 3 years, and I still do...

Hi RN007. I'm interested in the same info. Let me know if you get any, thanks!

I've decided to apply for an NP program with a specialty on Occupational Health. I have not much exposure to this field, but I'm interested in having that as my specialty. I was wondering what kind of jobs are out there for an Occupational Health Nur...

I like the academic and critical thinking part of nursing, but I feel that I don't use it as much working as a floor and even an icu nurse. I also would like some autonomy. So....I am seriously considering of getting an NP. I just don't know what spe...

Thanks for being honest, TraumaRus. After I went to an info session, I actually left with a revelation...the job market will dictate my specialty, just like you said. So...is Adult, Geriatrics, or Occupational health a good field to get into? At leas...

I took an 11-month accelerated program in Philadelphia. A month after, I took the NCLEX here in Cali and am now working as an RN in San Francisco. Prior to that, I took classes at a community college. It was worth taking the prereqs at a community co...

I was in the same situation as you are. I had B.S, with only 2 nursing prereqs from my previous degree. It took me an additional 2 years, while working part-time, to take prereq such as anatomy and phyiology, microbiology, etc. I took them at a comm...

I"m going to have an interview with an icu at a county hospital. i currently work at a tertiary hospital, and i've worked here for a few years, started there as a new grad. it is a tertiary hospital. i'm still young and would like to explore other ve...

Lowest paid? Worst working environment? Is that true? UCSF is one of the top 10 hospital. How could it get such a bad rep from bay area nurses? there is a big change in pay between cpmc and ucsf. why such difference? there must be something good with...

thank you for all your responses. i do get mixed reviews from other nurses who work there. as it is with other hospitals, it really does depend on the floor. cardiac and neuro nurses at ucsf seem to be satisfied, if not proud, to work in their floor....

I am relatively a new nurse, about 2 yrs in telemetry/stepdown cardiac. What can I do to increase my likelihood of getting a position in a training program for ICU or ER? I'm interested in UCSF and SF General but I haven't heard anything from them so...

not considering location, family & friends, money, and the love of the bay area, i would pick ucla. i myself live in san francisco. i love it here, but the training for new grad is oh so competitive and fills up quickly that i actually am conside...

I have flat and wide feet and wear orthotics. I also have chronic knee pain and scoliosis (yep, messed up). Anway, I use Saucony omni. It comes in wide, and it provide moderate stability. I use the same brand for running/cross training. I hope this h...

Do you recommend any companies that could help me secure a travel assignment as an rn in the UK? about 6 months of work? thanks!

I heard of government programs that will help pay your loans if you sign a contract and work for that community for a few years. Where do I start researching? I'm interested in any Latin American countries. Will they pay private loans as well? thank ...