Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Nursing Panel - Wednesday November 10, 2010

Hello all you future nurses of America!!

Earlier this month we had a Nursing Panel which many of you attended. We had a great variety of speakers participate in the panel from professional recruiters to a recent alumna of USF. It was a huge success and the students left with a lot of helpful information regarding a future career in nursing.

Here are a few helpful and interesting notes I was able to jot down after having attended the event myself:


Child Family Health International
Representative: Rebecca Lubitz, Senior Program Coordinator

  • Non-profit organization
  • Time: 4 to 8 weeks commitment
  • Work under the supervision of a preceptor
  • Cost: approx. $2,000 for 4 week program (scholarships available)
  • Hands-on experience based on preceptor and clinical level
  • Application: Online (comes with a fee)
  • Looking for flexible, open minded people
  • Provide references
  • Must be 21+
  • For more information contact Rebecca Lubitz at rlubitz@cfhi.org

Kaiser Permanente and St. Mary’s Medical Center
Representatives: Roy Hernandez, Expert Recruiter and Consultant, Nursing, Kaiser-SF
   Robert Andersen, Senior Recruiter, St. Mary’s

  • Kaiser focuses on transitions within hospital
  • On resume/interview: elaborate on clinical rotations (ie. size of facility, kind of patients)
  • 2-page resume for nurses is ok and sometimes necessary
  • Interviews: asked behavioral type questions and about clinical rotations
  • Volunteer at medical centers à this will help networking and you learn the system of the hospital/clinic
  • Preceptor work is important
  • Customer service skills related to nursing
  • Network, Robert Andersen often eats at Market Cafe

USF RN Transition Program in Ambulatory Care
Representative: USF Instructor, Jessie Jones-Bell RN, MS, PHN
University of San Francisco, School of Nursing

  • For students who have passed NCLEX but cannot find jobs
  • Had 50% success rate in the last class
  • For more information contact Jessie Jones-Bell


MSN over BSN?
  • “All applicants are treated the same as long as they meet minimum requirements.”
  • Essentially, both are new grads at entry level.
  • MSN gives more room for career growth in future


From Student to Nurse Tips
Speaker: Kelly Glynn, Registered Nurse and USF alum at CPMC

  • “Making decision for own patients is most drastic change.”
  • Keep in contact with preceptor
  • Be aware of who you are talking to at all times

WellCall (A Nationwide Health and Wellness Service)
Representative: Melissa Showalter, RN and Director of On-Site Events

  • Looking for personality and to represent the company well
  • Seeking recent Nurse graduates year round to conduct health screenings for Employer Groups, like USF
  • For more information contact Melissa Showalter, mshowalter@wellcall.com


Other Helpful Tips:
  • Look on craigslist for job postings
  • Be flexible with schedule and learning and settings
  • Get ER 2 year experience
  • Write thank you notes after interview
  • Do research and pay attention to detail when addressing letters

Hope this was helpful! 
Rosie
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Rosie is an outgoing Junior Psychology major who has worked in the office since her Freshman year. She wears multiple hats including president of her sorority Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. and Vice President of Internal Affairs for Greek Council. As a very involved student leader she is a great resource for all things USF
Nathan
rosie

Nathan hails from the tropical state of Hawaii. When he is not in his business suit for his business classes, he is just "chilling" and bringing the Aloha Spirit to the office. He has worked for the Career Services Center for three years and has extensive experience with other internships including his most upcoming internship with Bank of Hawaii in summer 2012