czyja

czyja MSN, RN

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  1. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    czyja replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Oh yes. If you have the time I would certainly learn cantonese, but only if you want to. One of my classmates spoke cantonese - he taught me a few useful words. Some months ago I was caring for a vey...

  2. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    czyja replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Gang - Welcome to the process. I was a mepn three years ago (seems like a lifetime, though) I would offer the following: 1. You wont get in if you don't apply. So no matter what you think your...

  3. Soft scrubs for a tall skinny male=don't exist

    czyja replied to phosophorus's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am a bean pole too - 32 waist with a 34 inseam. I get my scrubs from Aviator - you have to special order the long sizes but they are worth the wait and the

  4. UCSF 2011 MSN Hopefuls

    czyja replied to letitbe_lindsay's topic in Post Graduate Students

    That sucks - sorry to hear it. On the flip side - UW is an excellent nsg school with an excellent program. Seattle is also a great city - I lived there for 4 years and loved it. Methinks you will be...

  5. UCSF 2011 MSN Hopefuls

    czyja replied to letitbe_lindsay's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You submit your application along with the other doctoral applicants and it gets reviewed in the same way. The advantage you have, however, is that you (hopefully) have decided on the faculty member...

  6. UCSF 2011 MSN Hopefuls

    czyja replied to letitbe_lindsay's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Actually MEPNs are a minority at UCSF SON, with the possible exeption of the Nurse Midwifery specialty (It seems to attract alot of MEPNS). I am graduating from the CCT specialtiy this year and I am...

  7. Impersonating a nurse

    czyja replied to Elleveein's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes. And it is not opinion. Presenting oneself as a nurse without have a license is a crime. Administering IV medications without being a registered nurse is a crime. And would only ad that this...

  8. Hypotension question

    czyja replied to SNIXRN's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. I would add that the patient's underlying reason for being in the hospital is very important here. Are the s/p laparatomy? Uh oh, they may have bleed. Better act quick. Are they an elder...

  9. Is being a Male nurse weird?

    czyja replied to Daniel Floyd's topic in Men in Nursing

    You have to be willing cross a gender barrier to be a man in nursing. Not every man has it in him to do this. Those that cannot deal with the gender role issues often wind up as paramedics or...

  10. what to do- ABSN, BSN, MSN?

    czyja replied to ahumbee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think the first thing you need to do decide what you want your practice to look like. If you want to work as a staff nurse, then the BSN is the the best option. If you are certain you want to work...

  11. BSN to PhD as a New Grad

    czyja replied to AMC347's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Absolutely! I also feel privileged to be nurse. We are part of a remarkable profession at a remarkable time. Funding for PhD students is much better than for masters students. Duke is great in that...

  12. Lost varicella immunity?

    czyja replied to SkiMama's topic in General Nursing

    Oops - I was quite mistaken. You are correct- Zostavax is live attenuated virus and is, therefore contraindicated in immunocomprimised patients. Thank

  13. BSN to PhD as a New Grad

    czyja replied to AMC347's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Sounds like you have a good plan in place. I would, however, urge you to think about your longer range goals, as this should impact your choice. Is it to be faculty member at a research university...

  14. CRNA Doctorate in 2015 or 2025?

    czyja replied to webstar's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sounds like rather a waste of time then. If the students are not getting additional education in anesthesia practice then they probably will not graduate as better prepared providers than the MSN...

  15. Lost varicella immunity?

    czyja replied to SkiMama's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, IMHO it is definitely worth getting titres on all the vaccines. Immunity can wear off and sometimes one never develops immunity after the initial vaccination. Thus the current recommendation...

  16. UCSF and the DNP

    czyja replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am a current student at UCSF. To the best of my knowledge there are no plans to shift to the DNP in the near future. The feeling round here when they looked at this a few years ago was that there...

  17. BSN to PhD as a New Grad

    czyja replied to AMC347's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It sounds like you have a very clear idea about the kind of research you would like to do. Do you know where you would like to get your PhD? Are there any faculty working in health disparities at...

  18. BSN to PhD as a New Grad

    czyja replied to AMC347's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am a direct entry MSN student and I applied to the PhD program at my universitythe above poster's institution) UVA Grad Nursing is quite correct. You need a track record. Remember a PhD is an...

  19. Should I retake the GRE?

    czyja replied to silverbelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Golly, I sure wouldn't retake it. What a nightmare! I dont have any inside information on Vandy but I suspect they are like other programs in that they look at your application from a holistic...

  20. I Think I Made a Mistake

    czyja replied to 4jen's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Not to worry. As mom2cka points out, if your current institution is accredited then the courses you have will transfer and you can simply changes schools. Good Luck! It will all work

  21. Lost varicella immunity?

    czyja replied to SkiMama's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, one can absolutely loose varicella immunity. This is why shingles is more prevalent in older adults than in younger adults. As we age secondary immunity wanes and leaves one vulnerable to...

  22. Does anyone know of Nursing MSN programs for people with BA/BS in other fields?

    czyja replied to skyheaven477's topic in New York Nursing

    In the 'students' section there is a forum on graduate nursing. There are many threads that relate to this topic there. In your area there are many direct entry masters programs. All are competitive...

  23. Please help me!! New in nursing

    czyja replied to dkim4429's topic in Men in Nursing

    I agree. Although there are direct entry MSN generalist programs at state universities. Out here in California the BSN and ADN programs are so impacted one might have a better chance at getting into...

  24. CRNA Doctorate in 2015 or 2025?

    czyja replied to webstar's topic in Men in Nursing

    It is my understanding that nurse anesthetists were the first anesthesia providers. Anesthesiology is a new medical specialty, thus anesthesiologists might be more accurately viewed CRNA replacements,...

  25. CRNA Doctorate in 2015 or 2025?

    czyja replied to webstar's topic in Men in Nursing

    The move to the DNP as the entry to practice degree for all APRNs (ie NP, CRNA, CNM, and CNS) is moving forward pretty fast. I am finishing my MSN (Critical Care CNS) this year, so I have read about...