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1. Today a patient asked, "Do you know Jesus?"

   catsladder replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I would say something to the effect that "it seemed that Jesus has play a significant role in your life and you want the benefit that you experienced to be shared with everyone." This is just to...

2. Nursing student questioning career

   catsladder replied to dina118r's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Why don't you look into getting a MSN in Clinical Nurse Leader as part if the course work involves the business side of running a nursing

3. what does it take to be a good psych nurse?

   catsladder replied to MadameFreckles's topic in Psychiatric

   The ability to be more than just listen, but to understand. The ability to form connections quick. The ability to stay calm. The ability to have great team work. The ability to stay neutral and not be...

4. Has Anyone Ever Completed An Accelerated BSN Program??? And How was It???

   catsladder replied to SLB86's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Yes, rough. But doable. You literally can't work at all. There won't be enough time. Also you won't have time to reflect what you

5. Psych RN job right after BSN graduation

   catsladder replied to priorities2's topic in Psychiatric

   Like other posts mentioned already, you might want some inpatient experience first as that will give you a good foundation. You'll learn stuff you won't learn in school which can apply to

6. Should I become a psychiatric nurse?

   catsladder replied to stargazer00's topic in Psychiatric

   Maybe the question is are you stable enough to be a nurse, does not matter what kind? If yes, then the next question is would working with pts who are coping with depression and/or psychosis trigger...

7. MSN in Clinical Leadership or Case Management - applicable to a career in MHN?

   catsladder replied to GabesMommy2014's topic in Psychiatric

   My colleagues who have CNL are floor nurses. Sometimes they are charge nurses. They are involve and/or lead in other committees and task groups that will have a direct impact on how the floor is run....

8. Where is the best nursing school

   catsladder replied to caringkind11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   On top of my head: John Hopkins, UCSF, Washington

9. I think I'm done with nursing.

   catsladder replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe consider becoming a nursing attorney given you have a leal

10. MSN in Clinical Leadership or Case Management - applicable to a career in MHN?

    catsladder replied to GabesMommy2014's topic in Psychiatric

    Couldn't you pick projects that are related to mental health during your MSN? I know of a handful of my nursing colleagues who do have a CNL. But they all already are working in mental health...

11. RN vs. LPN

    catsladder replied to kjrobinetteSN's topic in General Students

    RN has a LOT more paperwork. More responsibility also. In terms of career advancement, RN has more

12. HELP! I can't understand this easy math problem!

    catsladder replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    2 caps for each

13. How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

    catsladder replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Since they are "old" pick their brains for their experience. Keep wat helps and ignore what des

14. What was the hardest course youve taken?

    catsladder replied to MeekaNichole's topic in General Students

    Organic chem. what helped was that I had a great

15. Any older students??

    catsladder replied to KristinaW's topic in General Students