czyja

czyja MSN, RN

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  1. Am I Too Old?

    czyja replied to Gambln00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    jiminy cricket! i hate to minimize you feelings, but are you serious? you will be done with your training by the time you are 35 - if you retire at 65 you will have had a 30 year career as a crna. do...

  2. Confused!!! I already have a degree - should I do a BSN program or an MSN program

    czyja replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I've got a BS in microbiology. I opted for the direct entry MSN route because I eventually want to work in research and or management. I chose this route because I am certain I will want an MSN -...

  3. ? about latex gloves....

    czyja replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

  4. No consideration for gay patients

    czyja replied to eric2123's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You bet they do! And there are more and more aging out LBGTG senior in need of care. There was an extensive discussion about this issue on another Allnurses forum some time

  5. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    czyja replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The school and former MEPN students advise rest and relaxation. Relax! See you

  6. No consideration for gay patients

    czyja replied to eric2123's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yup, it will. LGBTG persons have some health needs that differ from straight folks. Nurses are ideally situated to advocate for their Q patients. Sadly, many nursing schools "dont wanna go there."...

  7. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    czyja replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Welcome! I think the thread has been going for several years. I friend of mine is an massage therapist who subsequently did the MEPN ANP program. He now works in primary care with HIV+ adults. Good...

  8. Salary in the US vs salary in Sweden

    czyja replied to swedishnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Zippy for your informative posts about nursing pay scales in the UK. Is a bachelors degree required for nurses in the UK? I have heard from nurses that have worked in the both the US and UK...

  9. EKG on female patients

    czyja replied to bill4745's topic in Male Nursing Students

    This reminds me of my mother - she went to a Catholic Hospital SON back in 1958 through 1961 (RN diploma nurses in those days went to school for 3 years, providing a significant amount of...

  10. EKG on female patients

    czyja replied to bill4745's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I do this all the time in the clinic (as a medical assistant). 1. Explain procedure. 2. Provide pt with warm bath blanket (we don't have gowns) as drape, turn you head and eyes away from the pt when...

  11. Salary in the US vs salary in Sweden

    czyja replied to swedishnurse's topic in General Nursing

    That is sad. I have always had the impression that nursing is a highly regarded profession in Sweden requiring a longer and more rigorous course of training than most other countries. You ought to...

  12. racist comment

    czyja replied to XXl-cool's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ouch! I am sorry you have to deal with such nastiness. How awful, but even bigoted fools deserve care. I have found it useful to do thank the person for sharing their feelings couples with my...

  13. How bad is RA while being a nurse

    czyja replied to ssanders80's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like you have two important concerns: 1. That the physical work of nursing might make your RA worse 2. A deeper existential concern about being a nurse and perhaps a concern about being a...

  14. Uniform Nurse Care Policies

    czyja replied to lizva101's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome! You bet there is disparity of care. Indeed, your original question speaks to this disparity. Some institutions will implement decisions based on the most comprehensive clinical...

  15. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    czyja replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    They asked for a signed intent to register by March 15th. They have not yet asked for money. I suspect that it may be as late as June 16th because some folks may want to attend but cannot do so at the...

  16. NP without nursing major?

    czyja replied to ellyhong's topic in General Nursing

    All true. And well stated. Thank you

  17. NP without nursing major?

    czyja replied to ellyhong's topic in General Nursing

    As I noted in my earlier post, some folks have very strong opinions on this subject. Many top nursing schools offer a direct entry masters option. These include UCSF, U of Washington, Penn, Yale,...

  18. Commonplace to starve someone to death?

    czyja replied to HM7380's topic in General Nursing

    As the above posters (who seem to have a great deal of experience in this area) indicate, giving ice chips/water to a client that cannot swallow may result in aspiration of the water and or choking....

  19. NP without nursing major?

    czyja replied to ellyhong's topic in General Nursing

    This is also controversial. It strikes me that the ability to get an NP job is directly related to the supply of NPs in your area and the demand for NPs in your area. If demand is greater than supply...

  20. NP without nursing major?

    czyja replied to ellyhong's topic in General Nursing

    There are many Masters Entry programs of varying length that train non-nurses with degrees in subjects other than nursing to be NP's. Upon gaining the appropriate degree and license they may practice...

  21. Uniform Nurse Care Policies

    czyja replied to lizva101's topic in General Nursing

    Disclaimer - I am a cell biologist about to start a nursing school. (Yippieee!) I am not yet a nurse (but I know a bit or two about research). One would think that there would be universally...

  22. What is the right thing to say?

    czyja replied to missnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    It was. And it was the wise and compassionate thing to say. Listening deeply to another's grief says more than any

  23. Unit Secretary tells me she regularly snoops electronically

    czyja replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good plan. You may want to ask her how she would feel if somebody somewhere were looking at her medical records, simply because they were curious. If her behavior continues I think it would be...

  24. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    czyja replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I love the hidive! But sorry, I cannot make it. But count me in for the next

  25. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    czyja replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Welcome to the world famous MEPN thread! They offer info sessions over the summer. You might find them helpful. I found it useful to clarify (in my own mind) my reasons for wanting to become a nurse,...