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1. Is this abuse how do I report?!

   fakm replied to KMarieD's topic in General Nursing

   KMarieD, you did the right thing. While those in authority may then take further steps if they judge it prudent, never do anything that your training or conscience tells you is wrong. God bless! Frannie, RN for 37 years and psych NP

2. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

   fakm replied to vhern246's topic in Humor

   I used to work overnight phone triage for hospice, returning calls after families had called the answering service. Not knowing who would pick up, I would call and say, "Hello, this is the nurse, how can I help you?" On the rare occasion when I had d...

3. Is this restraint issue a dilemma that can go to the ethical committee?

   fakm replied to J-Swish's topic in General Nursing

   I think jadelpn discussed the considerations well and gave sound suggestions/counsel. :-)

4. Advice needed about NP school

   fakm replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in NP Students

   Hi, and best of luck to you! I am 56, and began my PMHNP program part-time a year ago. I have found that working full time and taking two 3 credit courses (part-time) each semester was just the right work load for me. My young adult sons live with th...

5. Am I too old to become an NP?

   fakm replied to SeaH20RN's topic in NP Students

   rnMomm, I was thinking similar things when I began the Family Psychiatric Mental Health NP last August. I wanted very much to be better prepared to do counseling/behavioral coaching and be there for clients I now care for in a somewhat different cont...