OwlNation

OwlNation has 4 years experience and specializes in Psych.

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1. Yacker Tracker in the NICU ???

   OwlNation replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

   ^^^ same here! Or when the noise level suddenly drops. . . .

2. Do you feel you need more emotional support as an NP?

   OwlNation replied to Baggins1215's topic in NP

   OP- am I missing the link for the survey?

3. psych is so hard to break into...

   OwlNation replied to heynow1313's topic in Psychiatric

   What about dual diagnosis or intellectual disabled experience?

4. Need help with crisis intervention training

   OwlNation replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Psychiatric

   Therapeutic Options of Virginia is the best crisis intervention I have participated in- it is based off of a gentleman's work, but I am unable to recall what his name is at the moment. It works well for the geri population as it teaches trauma based ...

5. Psych Nurse Report Sheet

   OwlNation replied to Ndy-RN's topic in Psychiatric

   Are you ok with this sheet being altered for personal use?

6. Grand Canyon DNP Program

   OwlNation replied to Midge66's topic in Doctoral

   I check who the school is certified through and if credits will transfer if I need/want to go to a brick and mortar school.

7. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

   OwlNation replied to RNDave's topic in Professionalism

   ^This. This is why so many nurses are going back to school or finding a little niche. When doctors do not want to listen to our concerns or recommendations combined with difficult to delegate to aids results in expectations that can never be met. An ...

8. Hops requiring nurses sign no Falling contract, Is this legal???

   OwlNation replied to psmith118's topic in General Nursing

   It reminds me of having a patient contract for safety if they are suicidal. CYA and awareness type of purpose.

9. DNP vs. PhD vs. EdD

   OwlNation replied to Hi2Jenn's topic in Doctoral

   I am with you! I want that terminal degree. Now to find a program. I have heard George Mason's is fairy ok.

10. No vs nursing informatics

    OwlNation replied to Jwallacenash's topic in NP Students

    Are any of the core classes that you need applicable to both programs and can you take them before committing to one of the programs? Can you get your NP and then add on informatics (I am not that familiar with the education needed for informatics, s...

11. Common Nursing Complaints & Psych NP's - Not As Bad?

    OwlNation replied to SmoothJams's topic in NP

    Do they count office experience as direct patient care?

12. Failing ANCC Practice Exams for PMHNP

    OwlNation replied to LizzyPeeps's topic in Doctoral

    Do you have test anxiety, and if so have you considered your coping mechanisms.

13. psych RN travel nursing

    OwlNation replied to candlecat's topic in Psychiatric

    I have heard WorldWide and AYA are decent for psych, you can email me and I can give you the name of a lady who is currently using AYA. I have no current assignments. Perhaps maybe a little more about yourself, experience, interests, why travel, etc.

14. Benzo free inpatient hospital?

    OwlNation replied to PeacockMaiden's topic in Psychiatric

    She needs to ensure detoxers are not admitted. And Benzo tapering should be done properly!

15. All the degrees, no job

    OwlNation replied to DNPFNP15's topic in Doctoral

    (specific to psych) I keep track of the PMHNP job postings and I am seeing more jobs stating "DNP preferred", but the statement I see more of is, "must have 3-5 years of psychiatric experience" as many obtain a psych NP when they are unable to get in...