jensfbay

jensfbay BSN, DNP

ICU, Triage, Home Health, primary care FNP

experienced RN, novice NP

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  1. Per diem: Pros and Cons

    jensfbay posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  2. I haven't found my niche in nursing

    jensfbay posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  3. Why be concerned with DI for TBI pts?

    jensfbay posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    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...

  4. Cooling blanket, shivering, & Magsulfate

    jensfbay replied to jensfbay's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    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...

  5. Volunteer RN to help elderly people exercise

    jensfbay posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    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...

  6. Bay Area hospitals saturated with RN wanting critical care experience?

    jensfbay posted a topic in California Nursing

    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...

  7. How do you deal with unfairness?

    jensfbay posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    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.,...

  8. How do you deal with unfairness?

    jensfbay replied to jensfbay's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    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...

  9. How do you deal with working weekends?

    jensfbay posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  10. How do you deal with working weekends?

    jensfbay replied to jensfbay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  11. How do you deal with working weekends?

    jensfbay replied to jensfbay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  12. Occupational Health NP

    jensfbay replied to RN007's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

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

  13. An OHN? What kinds of job do you have?

    jensfbay posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

  14. Want to pursue NP but not sure what specialty

    jensfbay posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

  15. Want to pursue NP but not sure what specialty

    jensfbay replied to jensfbay's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

  16. seek all U.S. accelerated BSN programs that meet Ca. stndrds

    jensfbay replied to 2bnurseyogi's topic in Nursing Career

    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....

  17. Please Help CA Student moving to Philippines

    jensfbay replied to CaribbeanStudent's topic in Nursing Career

    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...

  18. county vs. tertiary hospital

    jensfbay posted a topic in General Nursing

    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....

  19. UCSF has a bad rep?

    jensfbay posted a topic in California Nursing

    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...

  20. UCSF has a bad rep?

    jensfbay replied to jensfbay's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  21. Training program for semi-experienced rn

    jensfbay posted a topic in California Nursing

    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...

  22. CPMC in SF or UCLA for NEW GRAD

    jensfbay replied to akdennis's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  23. Good Shoes

    jensfbay replied to Estabinki's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  24. US Nurses Wishing to Work Overseas

    jensfbay replied to suzanne4's topic in Nurse Registration

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

  25. Loan forgiveness in exchange for working in underserved community

    jensfbay posted a topic in International Nursing

    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...