czyja

czyja MSN, RN

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  1. Cardiac and Wellbutrin/Bupropion, any wisdom on it?

    czyja replied to DaisyChains's topic in General Nursing

    I would see a good shrink or psych NP - one specializing in psychopharm. There may be more options than you

  2. Calling all Surgical/GI Colo Rectal Nurses!!???

    czyja replied to julsywulsy's topic in General Nursing

    Unit =colocrectal, gyn onc, uro onc (just about all are surg pts) ratio=4:1 aides 10ish:1 RN's do assessment, meds, PICC line maintenance,IV starts, the occasional EKG, and a great deal of teaching,...

  3. BSN or entry-level MSN?

    czyja replied to michellebell's topic in General Nursing

    Errr, not really. Some DE programs (UCSF, Washington, Penn, Columbia...) provide specialty training. Others offer a generalist curriculum. Obviously the program one chooses should be aligned with ones...

  4. Ucsf Mepn Hopefuls Entering 2010

    czyja replied to calconurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi - I am a current MEPN. There is a MEPN thread in the graduate nursing forum, although I am not sure it is active these days - you might have a better response there. My class was very active on...

  5. So I have a huge size 13 problem help!!!

    czyja replied to leviathann's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am a size 13 also. I rotate between Danskos, Birkis, SAS, and a cool pair of white Doc Martins. Rotating shoes really helps foot

  6. BSN or entry-level MSN?

    czyja replied to michellebell's topic in General Nursing

    I very much doubt that an MSN would be a hinderance. In the interest of full disclosure, I attend a direct entry MSN program. I would apply broadly, then go where you feel you will get the best...

  7. Biology or Chemistry

    czyja replied to kellyx218's topic in General Nursing

    Chem - acid/base balance would be pretty tough to understand absent a decent foundation in chem. Chem also is the the basis of pharm. The cellular part of bio is very important but on cannot really...

  8. Is anyone currently in nursing school

    czyja replied to amajah's topic in General Nursing

    There are many nursing students from all over the world that use these forums - I am one of them. Check out the forums under the "students" tab. As an aside, working during NS is mighty, mighty,...

  9. Are trade school RN programs career suicide?

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

    totally agree! What if you cannot complete the course and need to transfer? If your school is not accredited then you cannot transfer credit and you are

  10. to mask or not to mask

    czyja replied to granzanz's topic in General Nursing

    Our neutropenic pts are on an low bacteria diet that includes only special bottled water. (many "regular" brands of bottled water can have higher bacteria ct than tap water. If I were neutropenic I...

  11. Do you wear...

    czyja replied to jenpan's topic in General Nursing

    I have been looking for one appropriate for a man . Wrist watches strike me as bacteria catchers so i do not wear one. Every room at my current clinical site has a clock, but i would love a lapel...

  12. 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

    Master's preparation is usually required to teach nursing. Also, NP's and CNS's are mastered prepared. Thus, if one is interested in teaching or advanced practice direct entry master's programs save...

  13. Why are male nurses looked down on?

    czyja replied to USCUAmber's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My late grandmother (Memory eternal!) felt this way until she was cared for my a male nurse at a SNF. She said she felt "safer" when he helped her ambulate etc. Frankly, I think she liked him because...

  14. White Scrubs help!

    czyja replied to DD_Drummer44's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Absolutely! VPL is a cardinal sin for women but a venial sin for men. Indeed, white skivvies are generally thought of as being rather sexy in a "good boy" kind of way. Wear 'em and if anybody notices...

  15. Foley Cath

    czyja replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    I agree w/ the above poster. Strikes me that a condom cath would be a good solution

  16. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    czyja replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You bet you have a shot! The only way you would not have a shot is if you did not apply. Make sure you write a good statement - explain why becoming a nurse is congruent with your life/career goals -...

  17. Pharmacy school?

    czyja replied to Sg0223RN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you taken a calculus course? I struggled through algebra but I found calc pretty straightforward. It is a very different kind of math and the applications of it are very cool. Don't let Fear of...

  18. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    czyja replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The online application was a little frustrating. I wouldn't worry about it. Your transcripts will show that you have an AA degree. Good

  19. Is a Direct Entry Master's program right for me?

    czyja replied to livewell's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am in the direct entry program at UCSF. We have a 1 or 2 recent grad - most of my class is career changers and folks who did a few years of volunteer type work ought of college (several Peace Corps...

  20. London nurses?

    czyja replied to samraj08's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome - but don't stay in the UK forum! It is always very interesting to from nurses around the world. The international group is one of the many great things here at

  21. Okay, Okay, Okay. Is It A Joke?

    czyja replied to walk6miles's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow. You are absolutely right, this is an issue of poor management. Clearly this is not a "personality difference." On the flip side, having a mgr that is completely checked out means that you and...

  22. Okay, Okay, Okay. Is It A Joke?

    czyja replied to walk6miles's topic in MICU, SICU

    OP - I don't mean to sound critical - but why didn't you tell her to stop? Sounds like she needs reminding that she works in a hospital, not a clothing store. For goodness sake, this kind of behavior...

  23. How far can a hospice nurse go, spiritually-speaking?

    czyja replied to GardenerGirl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    masterful! thank

  24. Please Read!!

    czyja replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    tough one. if you know you want and msn then the direct entry masters program may be the way to go. that said, if you really want to go to hopkins, then go there. it is your education so you might as...

  25. How hard is nursing math?

    czyja replied to MisterSimba's topic in General Nursing

    And another thing - When performing dimensional analysis ALWAYS WRITE THE UNITS and remember UNITS cancel each other out. You may also want to google dimensional analysis and restrict the search to...