czyja

czyja MSN, RN

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  1. Please help me!! New in nursing

    czyja replied to dkim4429's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am a Berkeley grad too - and I am soon to be a graduate of the MEPN program at UCSF. Go Bears! (There were about 10 Bears in my MEPN cohort...) Are you still if the Bay area? If so, there are a...

  2. Can anyone tell me your experiences in a accelerated nursing program?

    czyja replied to skyheaven477's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I attended a masters entry program. The first 12 months are an accelerated program. I would offer the following: 1. You will be very, very busy. Do not attempt work outside of the program. Talk to...

  3. Does anyone know of a perioperative NP or CNS program?

    czyja replied to LuvTheOR's topic in Operating Room

    Hi - I am heading into my last quarter of study for my MS. I am in a CNS track with a specialization in Critical Care Trauma Nursing. Most nursing schools are moving adopting the AACN consensus model...

  4. Is it normal after graduating to be nervous about being on your own?

    czyja replied to spacy224's topic in General Nursing

    If you are not nervous, you are a danger to your patients and yourself. I like to remember Soctates - he concluded he was the wisest man in Athens because he thought he knew nothing, therefore he was...

  5. MPH considering nursing PhD

    czyja replied to mabeltoo's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The PhD program at UCSF does not require a masters degree if the applicant has a BSN. If there is particular program you are interested in and you are highly motivated, I would contact them and ask. I...

  6. Kaplan works?

    czyja replied to watchasay10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found Kaplan's strength to be in their method the "Kaplan decision tree' or whatever they call it. It works. I did not take their course, I just bought their book and went though it carefully. My...

  7. A question about college and RNs who got their GED.

    czyja replied to LeeyuhRae's topic in General Nursing

    It not stupid at all. We are glad to here. In fact, the very fact that you are here, asking these questions suggests that you are going to make one amazing nurse! I very much reccomend that you talk...

  8. My undergrad GPA will likely prohibit me from becoming a NP

    czyja replied to bounceybounce's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you can do this, then do. But I tot he best of my knowledge one cannot enter grad school "Undecided." You could attend a less competetive program from your Masters - like Nursing Education, or...

  9. OSA in the ICU

    czyja replied to TemperStripe's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sorry you had a rough time - and I am even sorrier that your ICU RN was a moron. Adult tonsillectomy is serious stuff. I had a pt in the ED who nearly exsanguinated at home post day surgery...

  10. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    czyja replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The wait is tortuous. It was one of longest periods in my life. Seconed only by the wait between interview day and an acceptance letter. Try to stay calm. I found that making a back plan greatly...

  11. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    czyja replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hah! If 30 is "pretty old' then Czya should be dead by now, at age 45. There were 10 men in my class,plus one more when we finished the year as one of us was transitioning into manhood during the...

  12. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    czyja replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Do not let the low acceptance rate discourage you. The percentage does not tell the whole story. Many of the application they get are crap. Many are good. And only a few make the cut - hopefully it...

  13. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    czyja replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You are welcome. For the record, Sheila did say there is no specified page length. If you want to write a bunch, you can. But if I was you, I'd keep it to a

  14. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    czyja replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The personal history. The goal statement is 2

  15. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    czyja replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Doula - and all- I spoke with Sheila Proctor a minute ago - she is the assistant director of MEPN and she teaches community nursing (Great course BTW, I learned a lot). She said one double spaced page...

  16. FFP with diprivan?

    czyja replied to photomom's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah! There is a growing body of lit that supports the use of IO lines. Some anesthesia residents I know put them into eahc other. They assured me they do not hurt going in, but infusions and be a...

  17. American going to Canada for BSN, then working in American ICU? Canadian BSN valid?

    czyja replied to sixthwannabe's topic in MICU, SICU

    If I were you I would pack my long johns and head to Canada! Queens is a well respected University and it is well known in the US, especially in the East, and upper midwest. A resident I know went to...

  18. Urine output: When do you let the MD know?

    czyja replied to SiempreBella's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree with the above poster - although we would not give a bolus absent an order on our unit. I ask myself. "Self, why do you think output has dropped. Are they hypotentensive? Is anuria expected?...

  19. Should I join the ANA?

    czyja replied to Nursing12345's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. I joined and I would suggest joining it, or an organization in your specialty. I also belong to AACN. Some nurse managers look favorably on members of professional organizations. It shows...

  20. Littmann Cardiology III Stethoscope

    czyja replied to nursing&Dressage's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You will find it very helpful for advanced practice. I have a cardio III and I love it. It is very helpful when you are a student because the sound it so good. That said, I first invested in a...

  21. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    czyja replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You are welcome! In all frankness I do not remember the personal statement exactly. I think there was something like "If you feel you need to add more about yourself, then go ahead and give us a...

  22. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    czyja replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Things are very much like that at UCSF. You kinda have to go with the flow. I guarantee you that if you find this sort of stuff irritating, you will have a very frustrating three years at UCSF. I...

  23. It Frustrates Me

    czyja replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in Men in Nursing

    Does not frustrate me at all. It is for my protection. A friend of mine works at women's health center. All of the nurses, NPs, MDs, staff and patients are women. Even in this all female environment,...

  24. Male/Female learning experience in clincal

    czyja replied to RB2000's topic in Male Nursing Students

    A student may, at the request of the patient, be asked not to participate in any part of their care for any reason. Faculty and preceptors should not exclude you from any part of the curriculum -...

  25. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    czyja replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You are welcome. I am happy to be of service. You've got the right attitude - it is your goal of becoming a PNP that is important. Admission to UCSF, or any other program for that matter, is only...