Tigerlily8

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1. Homeless working the system, multiple admissions

   Tigerlily8 replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Psychiatric

   Yes, I agree that it is a huge waste of resources. I don't know what the answer is, other than getting involved in community efforts to reduce homelessness. These people are just trying to survive. What a shame. The

2. Unlicensed personnel performing RN functions

   Tigerlily8 posted a topic in Safety

   Hi, I have a few questions for the nursing universe. The acute care psychiatric facility at which I am employed has recently started using a remote service to obtain physician orders. They are using unlicensed personnel to communicate electron...

3. Am I selfish for working overtime?

   Tigerlily8 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! Have you considered being more strategic in scheduling your shifts? Most facilities pay time and a half for legal holidays but it is unlikely that your Mother's holiday falls on a legal holiday. So maximize your holiday pay, then take time o...

4. Deathly Afraid of Critique/Getting in Trouble

   Tigerlily8 replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, That would make anyone anxious and in fact may be an intentional tactic. I think over time getting "called on the carpet " will become more routine to you. All you can do is perform your job to the best of your ability, know your organizati...

5. Floor fee for practice?

   Tigerlily8 replied to TXPMHNP's topic in Psychiatric

   I have no idea as I am still in school. If I were you, I would definitely research the topic and consult an attorney with expertise in this area.

6. Diluted urine drug test!!

   Tigerlily8 replied to MollySue's topic in Recovery

   It’s been several years but as I recall, while in TPAPN I did have a few dilute specimens. I believe I rectified the problem by always carrying protein bars and having a meal or protein bar before going to the lab. I did not need to restrict my fluid...

7. Advice On Dealing With Toxic Family Who Discourages You From Going To Nursing School?

   Tigerlily8 replied to Jupiter16's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Please recognize that this individual does not have your best interests in mind. I recommend that you enroll in school, follow your dreams and decrease your contact with this toxic individual.

8. Is 67 too old to start an NP program?

   Tigerlily8 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Hi, I was delighted to read your question for Beth. I am 65 years old and enrolled in a PMHNP program so you will not be alone. If this is what you want to do you should do it! I take 1 class at a time and pay in full so no student loans necessa...

9. Uh oh, relapse

   Tigerlily8 replied to JavvaLady's topic in Recovery

   Let us hear from you again, give us an update on your progress. You are not alone. Most of us on this forum have been in a similar situation.

10. Uh oh, relapse

    Tigerlily8 replied to JavvaLady's topic in Recovery

    I concur with the previous post. Don’t let them know that you are a nurse. Depending on state law, the hospital staff may be mandated to report. I am glad you are getting help and I wish you the best.

11. How to Pick from the Best FNP Programs in the US

    Tigerlily8 replied to TaylorHaskings's topic in NP Students

    I recommend you avoid Walden University like the plague. They only want your money and are highly unethical.

12. TPAPN and panic attacks

    Tigerlily8 replied to MSRN2020's topic in Recovery

    Hi, I am a TPAPN survivor. While I was in the program and desperately trying to find a job, any job I started becoming more and more anxious during interviews because I had to explain my situation. My anxiety increased with every interview. Fina...

13. Nurses Promoting COVID Misinformation

    Tigerlily8 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in COVID

    Thanks for your suggestions. Did you mean report her to Twitter?

14. Nurses Promoting COVID Misinformation

    Tigerlily8 posted a topic in COVID

    I am aware of a former colleague (RN) who is frequently posting inaccurate information on Twitter. She is discouraging social distancing, wearing masks and mandatory vaccination. She recently has been promoting the use of unproven medications to trea...

15. RN to PMHNP

    Tigerlily8 replied to NurseLife1220's topic in NP Students

    Hi Lilly, I found your post to be enlightening. I have been persuing a PMHNP degree at an online school but experiencing difficulties securing practicum sites. There are vultures out there that want to charge me $4000-5000 for finding placement ...