MSF-USA: Working in the Field - FAQ

Doctors without borders....for those of you interested in helping out underserved countries. The pay is minimal about 1500 a month, however all of your expenses to the country, health insurance, housing, food etc is paid for by the foundation. This could be a wonderful oppurtunity for those of you wanting to expand your horizons and make a difference.

NCEX Review motel/hotel near UCSF

A motel/hotel you should consider:

Days Inn 415-665-9000
2600 Sloat Blv.
San Francisco, Ca. 94116

They are offering a 10% discount for students attending the NCLEX review.
1 bed is $63 plus tax per night (comes to $215.46 for 3 nights with tax)
2 bed (I think 2 queen beds) $81 plus tax per night.

This hotel/motel is about 10 minutes away from UCSF. They do require a minimum of 48 hours for cancelation.

Another motel/hotel just two blocks further from Days Inn and UCSF is th Roberts at the Beach
415-564-2610 which is offering a discounted rate of $70 plus tax per night for a single bed room. I did not ask about the double bed room.

I hope this information is helpful! Ena

This is the list of people going to the NCLEX Review

NCLEX-RN Review Attendees

Harrison Cole 209-603-8662
Katie Cates 209-298-0061
DeeAnn Barnhart 209-295-1776
Anastasia Butman 209-679-2750
Darlene Machado 209-321-1264
Robert Yater 209-401-7498
Rupert Lao 209-598-5031
Glen Grivas 209-603-8566
Ena Jarquin Schulz 209-914-7796
Edith Arquines 209-430-1179
Kimberly Thurman 209-401-9551
Dan Oden 925-437-9233
Cleo Inducta 510-325-0763
Sakura Hino 650-279-4190
Chester Cruz 916-690-1105

Please add your name and contact info in a comment to keep the list accurate. Thanks.

Harrison

NCLEX Review Accommodations !!!

Under the comments I've posted information on 2 particular hotels that are offering discounts for the NCLEX review! Just remember that if you decide to go with these hotels you have to mention the NCLEX review for your discount. I will also post an updated roster of who is going and if I missed your name then please add your name and contact info so everyone can coordinate with each other and possibly share expenses! As I find more deals I will post them and please do the same! Thanks!

Harrison

Save the Date - Info filled SNA mtg!!

SNA Meeting May 14th @ 1:00-2:00pm Locke 314

Last meeting of Spring 2007.
Rootbeer Floats and Much Needed Info!

Special Guest Speakers:
Rocky La Jeunesse, Guidance and Counseling
Topic: Requirements for Transfer (LVN/PT to RN, RN to BSN)

Shelba Durston, Kymn Trujillo and Dean Alin Ciochina
Topic: Work Experience/Internship/Apprenticeship Program

Anyone interested in getting units for working while in school or gearing towards furthering your education should not miss this meeting – see you there!

I couldn't help but post this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kVv2aqnEjs

4-Day NCLEX-RN Review !!!

I am going to attend the highly recommended Davis NCLEX review (98% NCLEX pass rate) coming up quick June 4-7 at SFSU. I have heard good reports from the previous ADN classes whom had attended this! There will be lectures on all topics, sample questions NCLEX style, Rationales to answers and questions will be pulled apart. Application deadline is May 01. Sorry for the late notice, but I was only recently informed. There are group discounts! Also, All attendees of the June course (the only one in 2007) will be able to attend again in Jan 08 for only $75. This would be a great refresher! I've attached a comment that will give more detailed instructions along with a hyperlink to the website! You must contact me via email for confirmation soon so I can arrange for the best discount for our class! I am the point of contact for this group discount! DO NOT MAIL REGISTRATION FORM OR MAKE PAYMENT UNTIL I HAVE THE FINAL HEADCOUNT! PLEASE HURRY!!! Email me at hcolern2b@gmail.com or call me at 209-603-8662 cell. Remember, the deadline is May 01!!! I hope you can all attend!!!

I need the final headcount by Sunday the 22nd for the final pricing for the group discount. I will then email you with the final price and will collect the registration forms and payment Monday the 23rd after class from N6 rotation and Tuesday the 24th from N7 rotation. These will be mailed on Tuesday as a group. Thanks!

If for some reason that you miss my April 23rd or 24th deadline and you still want to go, then you should contact me or review the blog for the final count and pricing.


Harrison

Give blood for your club

Here's the deal. If a student club can get 20 folk to donate blood then they are eligible to receive $300. SNA could put that $$ to good use helping YOU with information, activities and scholarships. YOU get to help your community by providing lifesaving blood.

Details:Wednesday 4/16..... 9am-230pm in Upper Danner Hall - need photo ID with date of birth on it to donate; to save time call Barbara Barroga @ 209-954-5100 to sign up. Please identify yourself as an SNA member/supporter.

Please respond here if you can attend and donate. Many of us will be in clinicals that day and unable to attend, but pass the word and let's see if we can get a mass o' nursing talent there to support SNA and the Blood Bank!

Job Opportunity

Mrs Batson forwarded this info to me so that I can let y'all know about it:

Part-time jobs are available with the Census Bureau.
Flexible hours $12.25-$14.oo/hour in the San Joaquin area.
Contact: Jennie Rillamas cell # 604-4788

MLA & APA citations the quick and easy way!!!

http://citationmachine.net/index.php?new_style=1&reset=1#here

I found this website from another ADN blog and it eliminates any confusion on how to properly format any bibliography! All you do is select the format (APA, MLA) and fill in the blanks! It does the formating for you!

Harrison

SNA Meeting reminder, Spread the Word...

SNA Meeting April 9, 2007
1:00 in Locke 314

Come join your fellow nursing/health students for snacks, raffles and prizes, and most of all, info about the SNA. Also find out the benefits of being an officer, leadership scholarships and more.

Don't forget, we need officers for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and ICC Representative. Description of duties listed below, if you are interested or know someone who is, please attend the meeting.

Elections for Officer Positions:
President: Oversees club activities, responsible for meeting agendas, representative of
SNA at monthly faculty meetings, responsible for active club status with Student Activities, and delegation of other officers as needed.
Vice President: Supports President in planning and implementing ideas and club events.
Secretary: Makes and posts flyers for meetings, takes notes at meetings and formats minutes to be distributed at the next meeting.
Treasurer: Keeps financial records, makes deposits and payment requests for club events, manages inventory and ordering.
ICC Representative: Represents the SNA at the mandatory InterClub Council (ICC) meetings two Thursdays a month or as scheduled by Student Activities; this can be done by rotation of SNA members but MUST BE DONE or we cannot continue our Association.

Hope to see you there!! Spread the word.

NCLEX REVIEW SFSU

Hi guys, I'm looking for a leader in your group that would be interested in going to San Francisco for NCLEX review the first week in June. Its a 4 day class and the class will be free for you. You'll be graduating soon and need to start thinking about the board exam. After attending the review, you can pass the word around to your fellow classmates. I was told about this review course by Bonnie and my group is going to attend the review. I just wanted to pass the word down. I highly recommend this review by Davis. The group that was ahead of us that took this review and taken the boards have all passed.
If you're interested or know a leader in your group, please feel free to contact me.

Fazia@comcast.net
(209) 477-6250 (hm)
(209) 986-1107 (cell)

Next SNA meeting

Hey ladies and gents, our next SNA meeting will be Monday, April 9th at 1:00 in Locke 314. Please be sure to attend, we have lots of exciting info for you. We also need officers for the next election for SNA leaders. If you are interested or know someone who is, please attend the meeting. Just an FYI, the SNA meetings are for all students: ADN, LVN, Psych Tech, and those who are taking prerequesites. Support you fellow nursing/health students. A reminder with more info to follow as the meeting approaches. Thanks in advance.
Sandra Hardy