Rayngler

Rayngler

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  1. Changes to ANCC PMHNP-BC Dec.16th?

    Rayngler replied to Rayngler's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It went well. Honestly, if you stick with the "Purplebook" and the ANCC IQ questions you should be fine. I would say the actual exam questions are slightly easier than the IQ questions. In addition...

  2. Changes to ANCC PMHNP-BC Dec.16th?

    Rayngler posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hoping for some insight. I take the ANCC PMHNP exam in January. I see they have updated the blueprint and changes went into effect on Dec. 16th. Looks like there are fewer policy/professional...

  3. PMHNP- ANCC Exam 2019

    Rayngler replied to Bea Bea's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Katp, Thanks for the insight. Did your friend happen to say what she found so difficult about the exam or how she studied for it besides Barkley's? Did she struggle with clinically-based questions,...

  4. PMHNP- ANCC Exam 2019

    Rayngler replied to Bea Bea's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats! How did you feel about the exam? I know there have been some changes to the format resulting in fewer policy questions and more

  5. Changes to ANCC PMHNP-BC Dec.16th?

    Rayngler replied to Rayngler's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for the reply, Interesting, I was unaware you cannot skip questions now. I think overall the changes will benefit us. Good luck to you Greg and please let us all know how it

  6. ANCC study prep help

    Rayngler replied to Rookmini's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey prnbullets, Congrats! I am taking mine next month. Did you take your exam with or without the new changes that occurred on Dec. 16th? Looks like they are getting rid of many policy questions....

  7. The Science of Self Doubt and How to Overcome It

    Rayngler posted a topic in General Nursing

    Everybody finds themselves at some point in their lives where they want more. Whether it's a new promotion, a romantic relationship, or packing up and moving to a different city, we have these set...

  8. The Science of Self Doubt and How to Overcome It

    Rayngler replied to Rayngler's topic in General Nursing

    You are welcome! You're right! Many times it's the simple things that make the biggest difference in how we see things and just need to remind ourselves

  9. The Science of Self Doubt and How to Overcome It

    Rayngler replied to Rayngler's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Perspective is a difficult concept to grasp, so I think that is really awesome you are sharing this with your young son. Mom of the

  10. SO jobs?

    Rayngler replied to raygunn_viola's topic in Travel

    If it's during the holiday season, I know UPS hires as many people as they can for runners. They typically sit in the truck with the driver and run packages to doors. Quick pay and generally needed...

  11. Weight Loss for Nurses

    Rayngler replied to EmxoRenee's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You bring up a point that many nurses struggle with. Are you working nights? This could make things worse, the night shift can put quite the toll on most people's bodies. If I were you I would start...

  12. The Science of Self Doubt and How to Overcome It

    Rayngler replied to Rayngler's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Daisy! Yes! It's really amazing what the brain can do if you trick it properly!

  13. Am I being too sensitive?

    Rayngler replied to Rachelmaria4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You will find nurses like these on most units. Do not let them get to you, but the sliver lining is that having thick skin in incredibly useful in nursing. Experiences like these, as disappointing as...

  14. Back to night shift...am I crazy?

    Rayngler replied to cosmicmama's topic in General Nursing

    With your experience I think you will have nothing to worry

  15. Per Diem/PRN pay national comparison

    Rayngler replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the PRN float job without bennies I took was base pay $25 an hour plus up to $20 incentive. Some shifts I made above $50 because of nights and weekend add ons. But, hospitals are changing this...

  16. Thinking of psych nursing?

    Rayngler replied to Elizabeth1414's topic in Psychiatric

    I personally went straight into psych right out of school and have not regretted it. If you want a little of both, many hospitals have float pools where you will float to psych as well as med...

  17. Fighting Stress with Neuroscience

    Rayngler posted a topic in General Nursing

    It's 7:45am and you are finally relieved by the oncoming day shift as you pick up your starved, sleep deprived scrapped together body who now must face the woes of the morning hour traffic on your way...

  18. MEN, dont come into nursing

    Rayngler replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing

    No job is perfect, but if you don't like it-get more education or find a different career. The pay is decent and yes it is stressful but no one said it wouldn't be. I hated my first nursing job so I...

  19. Wearing a beard as a male nurse?

    Rayngler replied to Jarl Redbeard's topic in Men in Nursing

    Current male nurse here with a beard and also tattoos. It has never been an issue for me and the hospital I worked for changed their policy to allow tattoos visible if they are in good taste. I also...