Elle_Guerira

Elle_Guerira

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  1. I'm a community nurse now!

    Elle_Guerira replied to %63theend's topic in Public, Community Health

    Yay for

  2. Can you be a PHN if you are a new grad?

    Elle_Guerira replied to mybabies2000's topic in Public, Community Health

    In short, yes a new grad can be hired for a PHN position (as was the case for me). In California, you need to have your BSN and be certified as a PHN or be eligible to apply for the PHN certificate....

  3. PHN I advice please

    Elle_Guerira replied to RN 033's topic in Public, Community Health

    I agree with Belle1005. The duties of a PHN can vary depending where you work. I did imms, health screenings/fairs, provided first-aid in community events, home visits, supervised home visitors,...

  4. gre and school of public health

    Elle_Guerira replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Public, Community Health

    I concur -- the GRE is a bunch of baloney (and money-making racket!). How can one test measure how well you'll succeed at the graduate level? I'm currently an MPH student at a CEPH accredited program...

  5. APA Format in the References

    Elle_Guerira replied to Laurlaur09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oxford Brookes University. (2011). Characteristics of a group. Retrieved from http://www.brookes.ac.uk/services/ocsld/resources/small-group/sgt107.html FYI: APA Purdue is a great online...

  6. Online RN-MSN Programs with Non-nursing Bachelor's

    Elle_Guerira replied to 777RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Another school you can add to your list is Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. They offer online ADN-MSN bridge programs for FNP and generalist tracks. The program is AACN...

  7. leaving my first job after 3 months due to bullying

    Elle_Guerira replied to tinker.72's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Run and don't look back. Protect your license, protect your sanity, and protect your health. Big hugs for you. I do hope things turn out for the

  8. How difficult is it to transfer public health jobs?

    Elle_Guerira replied to Nurzelady's topic in Public, Community Health

    Troop949, Thank you! I had my first bachelors in Public Health education, so much of my public health experience I obtained was during my senior internship and when I was a volunteer for a community...

  9. How difficult is it to transfer public health jobs?

    Elle_Guerira replied to Nurzelady's topic in Public, Community Health

    I was hired last month and start orientation in two weeks so I can't quite comment on what my typical day is like as a PHN. The background and references took longer than I had expected, but it is a...

  10. How difficult is it to transfer public health jobs?

    Elle_Guerira replied to Nurzelady's topic in Public, Community Health

    Nurzelady, I truly understand the predicament you're in. I'm a new RN myself and was recently hired as a PHN in an area that's 1 1/2 hours from my bf. My bf is unable to relocate with me because of...

  11. Graduating, Paperwork, BRN

    Elle_Guerira replied to RN2bNicole1988's topic in California Nursing

    Receipt of the eligibility letter to take the NCLEX normally takes 4-8 weeks. It took exactly 4 weeks for my letter to arrive, but I have known others who have gotten their letters in 8 weeks (the BRN...

  12. Henry Mayo Newhall

    Elle_Guerira replied to dumitra's topic in California Nursing

    After reading this thread, I could not help but to comment and vouch that Holy Cross is definitely in financial trouble. RNs and other health disciplines in the facility are fraught with possible...

  13. How to use pain as a vital sign?

    Elle_Guerira replied to maanggohs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I normally assess for pain using the numeric pain scale. I would ask the patient to rate their pain from 0 being no pain to 10 being excruciating pain. If they experience any significant pain, I...

  14. Class suggestion as filler with Chemistry?

    Elle_Guerira replied to kp32's topic in California Nursing

    Have you already completed the remaining prereqs other than Chem? Other classes I highly recommend as possible "filler": - Medical terminology - Health education - Nutrition - Child development -...

  15. Nope, you're not going to die tonight...... says the hospice nurse

    Elle_Guerira replied to Old.Timer's topic in General Nursing

    Yea...I wasn't too much of a fan of the commercial either. Maybe it's just me (and I'm over-analyzing things a bit), but I viewed "the nurse" as showing a lack of cultural sensitivity after the...

  16. Was your nursing program in a dangerous area?

    Elle_Guerira replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

    Agree . The area where my nursing program was located was pretty safe, considering that it was adjacent to a courthouse and there were deputies nearby. But when I did my Psych rotation, the facility...

  17. Defining nursing with a single word...

    Elle_Guerira replied to tgyles's topic in General Nursing

    Advocacy.

  18. Nursing Daignosis Book Selection Help

    Elle_Guerira replied to Chambree's topic in General Students

    Ditto to the above posts with regards to Ackley &

  19. Best time to buy textbooks

    Elle_Guerira replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    I either buy my books from Amazon or rent them (especially if I plan not to keep the books) or whichever is cheaper. I'm ballsy and tend to order my books 1-1.5 weeks in advance before the start of...

  20. How do you know if you're ready for NCLEX?

    Elle_Guerira replied to deso35's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No matter how much you study for the NCLEX, you'll most likely feel like it is never enough. That's how I felt AFTER taking the exam, even after tireless months of studying. BTW, I self-studied -- I...

  21. After 7yrs, 75questions and 10th Attempt

    Elle_Guerira replied to idobelieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Now that's what I call tenacity!

  22. Anybody taken Statistics Online?

    Elle_Guerira replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Students

    mtsteelhorse: Master of Public Health. Des Moines

  23. Anybody taken Statistics Online?

    Elle_Guerira replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Students

    I am currently taking an online stats class for my MPH program; it's very manageable. Just as long as you have the self-discipline and set ample time to do the work you'll score yourself an A. Also,...

  24. How long it take to get ATT?

    Elle_Guerira replied to 2fly's topic in California Nursing

    If you are referring to the BRN eligibility letter to take the NCLEX, it normally takes 4-8 weeks. It took exactly 4 weeks for my letter to arrive, but I have known others who have gotten their...

  25. MPH question

    Elle_Guerira replied to zoidberg's topic in Public, Community Health

    My circumstances are almost quite similar to yours interests, except my current emphasis is on community health than global health. I have my Bachelors in another field (Public Health Education) and...