Zyprexa

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  1. Psych RN Considering CRNA

    Zyprexa replied to Zyprexa's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you for your input! How much adult ICU experience did you have before CRNA school? Is one year enough? ETA: I want to work a few more years before school to save up money so I don't have to...

  2. Risk of getting your family members sick?

    Zyprexa replied to Pete_soon2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I get sick, it's because someone in my family infected me first. Wash your hands

  3. I've finally decided to become an RN

    Zyprexa replied to medapop's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know if it would work with your school schedule, but being a tech in the ED or pediatric unit might be a great way to get experience and get your foot in the door. There is also the pediatric...

  4. How does your unit do vacations?

    Zyprexa replied to brwneyegrl46's topic in General Nursing

    We go by

  5. I've finally decided to become an RN

    Zyprexa replied to medapop's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What is your favorite thing about your job? I enjoy my psych patients, my coworkers, problem solving, keeping patients safe, educating patients about their medications, and the little things that make...

  6. Best way to study from PowerPoints??

    Zyprexa replied to Jen51685's topic in General Students

    I made my own study guides using information from the PowerPoints, notes from class, and notes from the textbook. I also read the textbook. It worked for me, I graduated with a 4.0. Best of

  7. I need a loan but can't get a cosigner

    Zyprexa replied to kendleh's topic in General Students

    What's really sad is that people pick useless majors like gender studies or sociology at expensive universities, and then can't find a job in their field and have to take on even more debt to major in...

  8. Any advice for quiet introvert people?

    Zyprexa replied to hazyblue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds more like advice for angry ranting

  9. What is your dream job?

    Zyprexa replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Nursing dream job: Getting my PhD and doing psychiatric-mental health research, working 8 hours shifts, M-F, no weekends or holidays. Non-nursing dream job: Stay-at-home mom, with a small farm...

  10. I am ashamed in myself

    Zyprexa replied to KariT's topic in General Students

    Is this the student who bathes in Clorox until her skin peels? I hope she is getting the help she needs, that post (and this one) concerned

  11. Abandonment

    Zyprexa replied to 128black's topic in General Nursing

    And proper

  12. I am ashamed in myself

    Zyprexa replied to KariT's topic in General Students

    Retake A&P II at your community college and actually work hard to LEARN AND UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION. Take responsibility for your

  13. Direct-Entry online programs?

    Zyprexa replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    With the way nursing education is going...I wouldn't be surprised if some direct-entry online (with online clinical) nursing programs come out in the next few

  14. How much should I study?

    Zyprexa replied to Egesse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was the same as you, and I didn't study after nursing school. Passed with 75

  15. I'm meeting the unit manager (as an extern)

    Zyprexa replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    I would go with business casual. You want to look professional whenever possible. You could potentially ask the nurse you will be working with some questions, in addition to thanking her and saying...

  16. Would you be content if you worked your current job/specialty for the rest of your career?

    Zyprexa replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    No, I'd actually like to get into research (mental

  17. Experience before PMHNP

    Zyprexa replied to benson1994's topic in Psychiatric

    Work as an RN in pediatric psych for at least a

  18. Thinking about pursuing a degree in Forensic Nursing, BUT

    Zyprexa replied to raindrop's topic in Forensic

    If you're interested in forensic nursing, I HIGHLY recommend that you shadow FNEs. You don't need an advanced degree to be a FNE, you must go through a training program, complete the required number...

  19. Dying to be a Nurse

    Zyprexa replied to MTaylor310's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    That's quite the

  20. Two Degrees?

    Zyprexa replied to Purple_Clover's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with an ADN, and I graduated with my BSN this past December. I consider them to be two

  21. Why did you become a nurse?

    Zyprexa replied to AspiringNurse0223's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly don't

  22. How many hours a day do you study?

    Zyprexa replied to AspiringNurse0223's topic in General Students

    I studied probably 4-5 hours/day on average in nursing school. Some days more, some less. Some weeks I studied 10 hours total, some I studied 30 hours. I didn't really keep track. It's more about...

  23. Registered vs Certified medical assistant

    Zyprexa replied to SvSanchez's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't think medical assistants can be registered, they don't have a

  24. Are you happier as an NP than you were as an RN?

    Zyprexa replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is something that every potential NP should consider. So many nursing students and new grads want to jump right into being a provider, thinking it will be "less stressful." I don't understand...

  25. Thinking of psych travel nursing. Need advice!

    Zyprexa replied to itsbekah's topic in Travel

    Gotcha. I'm not familiar with travel nursing, and I wasn't sure if *they* didn't consider it a specialty for whatever