Saifudin

Saifudin

Home Care, Primary care NP, QI, Nsg Adm

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  1. Question Regarding To Compact States--Declare State of Residence?

    Saifudin replied to lpn2icu's topic in General Nursing

    I too am from NYC and currently working overseas. I am looking to return to work in another state. What I have learned about the compact agreement is that member states will allow you to work on your...

  2. On-Line RN-BSN Programs: Which would u chose?

    Saifudin replied to xEdgexRNx's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Seems you like the idea of on-line; in that case start researching. I contacted the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences and their program looks fine. This is an example of a school that does...

  3. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

    Saifudin replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

    It is natural that Saudi Arabia is far different then other countries. It is the only Muslim country left that still has a large number of Muslims strongly adhering to many of the rules of Islam such...

  4. this was a fear...and it happened

    Saifudin replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You got over an important stuck point, now your catecholimine levels can go down and you will move on from this 'milestone'. Don't worry now what area to work in...that will just create another issue...

  5. On-Line RN-BSN Programs: Which would u chose?

    Saifudin replied to xEdgexRNx's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The benefit of the classroom is face-to-face discussion, validation of what you think you understood, real time correction if your understanding is not on the mark and experiences from other students....

  6. On-Line RN-BSN Programs: Which would u chose?

    Saifudin replied to xEdgexRNx's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Additional note: just saw your age; seems relatively new in nursing...go for a good solid education and continue to the MSN if you can.

  7. On-Line RN-BSN Programs: Which would u chose?

    Saifudin replied to xEdgexRNx's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't know if I can help but perhaps I can offer some of my experiences going through the same question. I searched for several years, off and on. I'm working overseas so that was one issue. I think...

  8. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

    Saifudin replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

    Mongoose, KSA, Excellent email. It is about attitude. Those who suffer from 'adjustment disorder' when they go to a foreign environment need to take a good look inwards. In addiction we call this...

  9. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

    Saifudin replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

    Your information about the BSN requirement along with other things I have been reading also have me thinking about my future if I return to the states. I'm doing my MS in Health Care Adm. and have a...

  10. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

    Saifudin replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

    Marisabel, I'm from the States and in Saudi since 1995. I am also an adult NP; left practice for my current position. I never planned on working in addiction and in 2000, the government (MOH)...

  11. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

    Saifudin replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

    Hello Marisabel, Is it the specialist and research hospital? If so, its considered the best in Saudi. There is a specialist hosp in Jeddah and Dammam. Dammam opened a few years ago and I was the head...

  12. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

    Saifudin replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

    Regarding burn units in Saudi, there are. I know of one in Dammam in the central hospital, however, central hospitals are under the Ministry of Health and they generally do not higher western staff...

  13. Almost done with RN-to-BSN. Very disappointed.

    Saifudin replied to Kosmonavt's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You have to use a critical eye when reading such research: https://allnurses.com/forums/1379680-post3.html Nice post you referred to. For sure, the Aiken study was contentious particularly from the...

  14. Switch from an MS health care adm to MSN completion for NPs

    Saifudin replied to Saifudin's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    "How are MS degrees looked out, particularly w/o a BSN" Sorry for the typo! I meant to say, how are MS degrees, particularly an MSN; how are they looked at w/o a BSN? Thanks for the feedback, Its...

  15. Switch from an MS health care adm to MSN completion for NPs

    Saifudin posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello colleagues, I need some expert advice please. I am currently mid-way through an accredited online MS in Health Care Adm. I am also working overseas as DON in a 300 bed mental health facility and...

  16. MS competiom for NPs w/o BSN-Accepted? Advancement possible?

    Saifudin posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello colleagues, I am a nurse, NP and currently DON in a large mental health and addiction facility in the middle east. I am mid-way through an accredited online MS in health care mgmt. Now...

  17. Almost done with RN-to-BSN. Very disappointed.

    Saifudin replied to Kosmonavt's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There was an interesting study done by Prof. Nancy Aiken (U. of Penn) on the differences b/tween ADN and BSN prepared nurses. Her study found major differences in mortality rates in surgical units in...

  18. Career advise for overseas nursing in developing countries

    Saifudin replied to BrooklynRN2008's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello, I am a nurse, NP and DON in a mental health faciltiy in Saudi Arabia for the past 13 years. I spent 2 years in Bangladesh back in 1992-1994 and one year I was able to be involved in some relief...

  19. Calling All Nurse Managers/Clinical Directors

    Saifudin replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    I received notification of this thread in my in box and I didn't read the first installment, however, perhaps I can get a bit of advice from some of you. I am a DON in a 300 bed mental...

  20. Cultural Diversity

    Saifudin replied to texasmedicrnj's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what what you mean. It's easy as a Muslim, we just call each other 'brother' (or bratha or 'bro', depending where your from). But, still, color and nationality is descriptive, if not for...

  21. Have you seen Zyprexa, Risperdal, Remeron...make a difference?

    Saifudin replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Originally Posted by lsyorke Zyprexa and Risperdal are not FDA approved for dementia related psychosis, and carry a black box warning for that age group for sudden death. DEATH: THE...

  22. 13 years out of practice. How to come back

    Saifudin posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello Colleagues, I am an ANP since 1982 and left clinical practice when I moved to the middle east to work in 1995. I have been DON in an addiction and later a full mental health facility since and...

  23. 13 years out of practice. How to come back

    Saifudin replied to Saifudin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry for the late reply. Thanks (TraumaRUS) for your post. I am director of nursing in a mental health facility and not in NP practice. I am a certified adult NP but out of direct practice for the...

  24. Cultural Diversity

    Saifudin replied to texasmedicrnj's topic in General Nursing

    I am white (not bragging) and a revert to Islam. So, I am a white American Muslim. Where do I and the many like me fit in considering that all Muslims are "Arabs" or Aay-Rabs (as some say) according...

  25. Have you seen Zyprexa, Risperdal, Remeron...make a difference?

    Saifudin replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Anti-psychotics and mood stabilizing medications definitely have their place in the treatment of appropriate psychiatric disorders, however, approximately 30% of patients will be resistant to these...