debiklages MSN, RN

debiklages is a MSN, RN and specializes in PhD in mental health nursing.

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   Psych Research Question

   debiklages replied to nurseratchit7's topic in Psychiatric

   I think that you should contact the person who is in charge of the research ( the principle investigator). The researchers probably have an information sheet that you could provide to the potential...
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   A Feminist Approach to the Opioid Epidemic

   debiklages replied to Issaiah1332's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your insightful article on the opioid crisis. I think that your detractors have misconstrued feministic ethics of care to mean feminine ethics of care. These are two separate constructs....
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   Are You a "Fixer" Nurse? 5 Things to Consider

   debiklages replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

   I too am a "fixer" . The thing is as an experienced nurse , I do have a pretty ideas/ solutions / suggestions. I have even caught myself saying out loud on the way home from work. " I can't fix...
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   Matt Lauer Fired due to Inappropriate Sexual Behavior. Has This Happened to You?

   debiklages replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

   I have been a victim of sexual abuse in the workplace. This pattern has to stop. I have two sons and one daughter and I hope that I have raised them well. But the sad fact is that I have had to raise...
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   Negative reviews by students

   debiklages replied to LilyRN99's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   I guess that it depends on the type of feedback that you receive. I have received negative feedback from time to time and need to objectively review the comments to see if there is anything that I...
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   How do you deal with the conflict in nursing school?

   debiklages replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Students

   I hope this was a teachable moment for her and that she will be able to see how she can improve her behaviour in the future. Congratulation on taking a stand and advocating for your self. If we cannot...
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   A real nurse VS. a "fake" nurse

   debiklages replied to okredrobot's topic in General Nursing

   "If you haven't got a BSN, you can't use "BSN" in your username. Change your attitude and take the job. It may not be your dream job, but it will pay the rent and the health insurance". I guess I'm...
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   Nurse in quebec

   debiklages replied to Missnursetobe's topic in Canada

   Hello, Entry to practice in Ontario is a bachelor of science degree, so the answer is no. Furthermore you haven't said if you wrote the NCLEX exam which is currently the exam for registration that all...
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   My classmates using Test Banks in Nursing school

   debiklages replied to HalfBoiled's topic in General Students

   In some universities you can ask for a copy of the previous year's exam. Thats not cheating. Some of them you can access on line. Furthermore if a student has a family member who is a teacher then...
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    Verbally abusive patient, worried I could have handled the situation better

    debiklages replied to NurseMom2016's topic in General Nursing

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    Verbally abusive patient, worried I could have handled the situation better

    debiklages replied to NurseMom2016's topic in General Nursing

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    Hate My Job - LTC

    debiklages replied to MJ48's topic in General Specialties

    I was in a similar position as I had my probationary period extended on an adult medical unit. I actually knew that I was a lot slower than other nurses. I stuck it out for a year, found another job...
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    Graceful way to NOT answer all the personal questions my patients ask me.

    debiklages replied to CoffeeYogaNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is what I do ......Ask them another question. You could say "thats an interesting question , why are you asking?" If the person replies "I just wondered" or "I'm curious." Your next question...
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    Starting my PhD in the Fall! Is anyone else out there a PhD student?

    debiklages replied to ukjenn231's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi I am currently working on my PhD. I have published my literature review... was that ever a challenge. The next phase was to have my candidature reviewed by a panel of professors. I had to put forth...
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    case of discrimination (hearing impaired)?

    debiklages replied to ralfs's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    In Australia, where I am currently practicing as well as in Canada where I worked for many years there are tests that nursing students and registered nurses need to pass. In order to practice as a...