Moishe Pupik

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1. That's why they call him "The Streak"

   Moishe Pupik replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in Psychiatric

   Remember that song in the seventies? "....wearing nothing but a smile on his face....I said Ethyl don't look, but it was toooo late". Of course now it's the 21st century and we're all responsible adult RNs. Where I work, if it was a male pt he would ...

2. LPN to RN Program?

   Moishe Pupik replied to SueNYC's topic in New York

   Have you considered Excelsior college? You can get your ADN by taking 7 or 8 written exams and a practical exam. That's how I did it. Check out Excelsior.edu

3. Palliative Care and Euthanasia

   Moishe Pupik replied to bracken's topic in Hospice

   In terminal illness patients are confronted with physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering, as well as loss of control and dignity. I believe it rational for a terminally ill, mentally competent adult to want to hasten their death. It should be th...

4. BSN vs ADN Education?????

   Moishe Pupik replied to Traumatized's topic in General Nursing

   I, as an ASN RN am offended by the position the ANA takes. The ANA is suppose to represent my interests, but takes the point of view that I am an inferior nurse. They put forward some study that indicates that BSNs provide better care. If this study ...

5. Why did you choose psych nursing?

   Moishe Pupik replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in Psychiatric

   To put it simply, psych is easier and more interesting, for observing how the mind works is more interesting than changing bed pans. Of course you can't be upset by a pt cursing at you. There is also the risk of assault. For me I wouldn't work anywhe...

6. RNS with depression - r u out there?

   Moishe Pupik replied to zacsmimi's topic in Psychiatric

   This is my first posting so please forgive me if I do something wrong. Why not get a job with health insurance? Then perhaps consider an evaluation of you medication. Like diabetes, many people with depression need to be on meds their whole lives.