czyja

czyja MSN, RN

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  1. Male catheters

    czyja replied to libran1984's topic in Men in Nursing

    A male foley insertion usually takes all of about 10 minutes start to finish (unless there are major prostate issues) - its so quick and easy, why not do it for your coworkers? As for me, I never put...

  2. From Cop to Nurse

    czyja replied to blueline's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The observation and communication skills you use as and officer will serve you well as a nurse. Good

  3. Ethical dilemma

    czyja replied to tnguy31's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    And Cybalta also has some lovey anxiolytic properties. Lung disease can also lead to terrible anxiety - so this sounds like a well thought out treatment

  4. What "qualifies" a patient to be admitted to ICU

    czyja replied to jules11's topic in MICU, SICU

    Good heavens, I am glad you made it throught that. Those mid-line shifts can be most unpleasant.... What caused you to get treatment? Did you sieze or were you feeling odd? In your case I suspect it...

  5. Scrubs and Infection Control

    czyja replied to nick7331's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This is an interesting topic. And I suspect we will hear more about it in the future. In the UK they are very serious about infection control. Nurses do not wear their uniform outside of the...

  6. Future role of MD/DO in relation to APNs/PAs.

    czyja replied to sramsay's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think we are headed towards more collaboration and delivery of care in integrated practice settings like kaiser, group health, geissinger, etc.Thus APRNs will continue have an increasing role.The...

  7. another chiropractor thinking of RN then to NP

    czyja replied to djh2003's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Another thing you might wish to consider is becoming a PA as it would be a shorter route to an advanced practice role (for you).As a DC you have substantial clinical experience, which is needed for...

  8. Lost two kids yesterday

    czyja replied to Double-Helix's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am very sorry. What a hard week! Try to stay

  9. Took the NCLEX today...and balled my eyes out.

    czyja replied to Meg11M21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You passed.

  10. Nurses Share Your Empowering Scriptures :)

    czyja replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am moved by the following from the Navajo tradition: In beauty I walk. With beauty before me, I walk. With beauty behind me, I walk. With beauty below me, I walk. With beauty above me, I walk. With...

  11. Ucsf, online nursing programs????

    czyja replied to TMartinez_ER_RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Right. UCSF does not offer online

  12. Can an NP invoke health care proxy

    czyja replied to rich2008's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Scope of practice regulations for NPs vary by state. In some states NPs can do this, in others they cannot, and yet in others MD/DO supervision is

  13. "Don't you find this degrading?"

    czyja replied to shhhh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, she was probably taught that her peri area was "dirty." This is sad IMO.When patients, friends, or strangers ask me if I find dealing with blood/vomitus/urine/feces/sputum I tell them the truth...

  14. More pictures of male nurses in school advertisements and job openings please!!

    czyja replied to RNetwork's topic in Men in Nursing

    It very much matters.Images in advertising and in film/tv collectively create a normative view of any profession. Showing men in these images suggests that men have a place in nursing. Young men need...

  15. Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    czyja replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Wow Merlyn- how horrid.Here in California, providing spiritual care is a requirement for acute care hospitals.Couldn't you have just called the Chaplin and made the

  16. Do you need math?

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

    Right! As a nurse you will be responsible for administering drugs that when given in the wrong dose may be lethal. The math you need to know is not complex, but you really have to know

  17. Took Nclex-Rn yesterday..shut off at 84..

    czyja replied to Good4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You passed. The priority and delegation questions are "level 4" questions ie the hard ones. Had you failed, the algorithm would have been giving you level 1

  18. Carharrt Scrubs!

    czyja replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sweet.

  19. Aches and pains physiology

    czyja replied to squareRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Exactly. This is why some people say that the flu shot "gives them the flu." The vaccination causes the body to mount an immune response, which leads to aches and

  20. Dismissed Misdemeanor...need advice please!

    czyja replied to PotentialNurse8's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I agree with the above poster. Contact your school and see what they say.Most importantly, always answer questions about arrests and convictions accurately. Not telling the truth makes things mighty...

  21. Why NP instead of MD, DO, or PA?

    czyja replied to Loux's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    At the risk of seeming rude, this question has been beaten to death here at AN and many other cyberspaces. I would be delighted, however, to engage with you about it. I would offer that my reasons for...

  22. IN licenesed RN looking to get CA RN license

    czyja replied to lindsbeck23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just go to the California Board of Registered Nursing website. It explains all...Board of Registered Nursing - Licensure by

  23. Being a young Nurse.

    czyja replied to jlg47rn's topic in Men in Nursing

    Agreed. Just work yer butt off and you will soon fit right in. Given that you made it through nursing school at such an amirably young age, I also suspct you have some pretty developed intellectual...

  24. Can LVN challenge state phlebotomy exam?

    czyja replied to So_Cali_LVN's topic in California Nursing

    Doesn't the LVN scope of practice in CA permit you do venipuncture? If it does, this obviates the need for a phlebotomy tech

  25. Can I still be a good nurse when I have anxiety and low self esteem?

    czyja replied to sunnyskies2's topic in General Nursing

    I very much agree with the above poster. The first step to being the nurse you want to be and the person you can be, is to deal with your mental health issues. You may wish to talk to your primary...