LaruaRN

LaruaRN has 2 years experience and specializes in Psychiatric.

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1. Psychiatric mental health certification exam question

   LaruaRN replied to Zen APRN's topic in Psychiatric

   How did the exam go? Hope you passed! I am in the process of studying for the exam and have heard it is difficult.

2. Am I Throwing Away Something Good?

   LaruaRN replied to RNintheWest's topic in Oregon

   In the current economic conditions I would recommend that you keep your current job. Use your paid time off for a vacation. It might take months to find another position, even an on-call position at a hospital. Best of luck to you.

3. Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Certification

   LaruaRN replied to Zen APRN's topic in Psychiatric

   The ANCC study guide is not expensive, only about $75. Your employer might pay for it (and the exam, if you pass) if you request to use your education dollars for it. You might get an increase in pay after passing the exam too, so think of it as an...

4. GOAL -- Weight Loss and healthier living

   LaruaRN replied to AKFLIGHTRN's topic in Stress 101

   I like the Wii Fit Plus program. It is helpful with motivation and tracking results such as weight, BMI, calories burned, etc. I have only been using it for a week but I am finding it very helpful. I like that I can work out at home at any time. ...

5. new to the board and a psychology student

   LaruaRN replied to embrown's topic in Criminal

   DWLS in Florida is not a felony. If you only have one charge, it is a misdemenor, and that's what your narritive indicates. There are exceptions to this...see this link to this Florida lawyer's web page for additional details. http://www.ticket-lawye...

6. 15 and 30 minute safety checks

   LaruaRN replied to Apexx's topic in Psychiatric

   We use one that has columns for staff initials, pt. location, and a wider column for a description of pt. activity. pt. location is coded BR Bathroom RR Room Resting RA Room Awake GR Group Room DR Dining Room AMB Ambulating ADM Admit Room 1400...

7. Psych unit job descriptions

   LaruaRN replied to yuyu75's topic in Psychiatric

   Yes, I do feel that it is valued, especially since I work in an inpatient psychiatric unit. Are you planning to work psych nursing?

8. Psych unit job descriptions

   LaruaRN replied to yuyu75's topic in Psychiatric

   You asked me to compare social work MSW program to nursing RN school. In a nutshell here is my experience...:twocents: Social work school involved tons of reading, writing lots of 20-50 page papers, statistics and research, lots of theoretical model...

9. Where is the "nursing shortage" still going strong?

   LaruaRN replied to Kingfish72's topic in New Nurse

   I have heard that the hospitals in Detroit are engaging in a bidding war for nurses, giving flat screen tv's etc...

10. Psych unit job descriptions

    LaruaRN replied to yuyu75's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a small inpatient psych evaluation and treatment facility. We have a team comprised of nurses (RNs and LPNs) and mental health professionals (social workers, registered counselors). We work as a team to maintain a safe milieu for everyone....

11. Help!! New nurse starting nights 7p-7a

    LaruaRN replied to ewilson3's topic in New Nurse

    I have not heard of the concept of anchor hours before. Is there a reference for this research? I have been working night shift since June and feel like I have adjusted for the most part but this might be helpful for health and just feeling well. ...

12. ? Why are people saying that nursing is tough? i dont understand whats so hard about

    LaruaRN replied to Jelet's topic in General Nursing

    Jelet, you might want to consider training to become a certified nursing assistant. It is a requirement for admission to some nursing programs. It takes only a few months to complete, will qualify you to take the certification exam and will help yo...

13. cdn educated in us..returning to canada?

    LaruaRN replied to felixalynn's topic in International

    If you are currently an F-1 student at the University of Central Florida, you can apply for practical training upon graduation. This should go for about one year. Contact your foreign student adviser on campus for the details. If you wish to remain ...

14. LPN Programs in Western Washington??

    LaruaRN replied to MelaninMonroe's topic in Washington

    Lower Columbia College in Longview, WA has an LPN program.

15. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    LaruaRN replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX

    I got my results from my state board website (Washington State). I was totally shocked to hear on the same day. This thread was so helpful and supportive. The suggestions were really valuable. I took a three day review class and did about 1200 que...