pattyjo

pattyjo MSN, RN

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  1. Resources to study for certification

    pattyjo replied to autumn-moon's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Melissa: Good luck with your exam, you will be glad you did it. I took mine several years ago, so things may have changed, but it was not on computer, it was all written, all multiple choice....

  2. Suggested Reading!

    pattyjo replied to alphafe's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You have made a great start there, with From Silence to Voice. I heard the author speak at a convention; she has great respect for nurses. Excellent resource, I have used it often. 2 of my other...

  3. Do I want to do this?

    pattyjo replied to kato44's topic in Psychiatric

    LOL, I sure remember those days as well. We had an unvented, closed door smoking area on one of the units I worked years ago. Yikes, that was awful! At my past 2 jobs, including my current one,...

  4. Do I want to do this?

    pattyjo replied to kato44's topic in Psychiatric

    I'ts always nice to hear from a potential psych nurse! In order to become a psych nurse-or any other type of nurse for that matter-you must first go to school and pass your state boards to become a...

  5. MR. YUK is mean, MR. YUK is green.

    pattyjo replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Interesting link. I remember when parents used to try to get their kids to take medicine by calling it candy! Imagine that disaster in the making. When the Mr. Yuk campaign started (late 60's,...

  6. MR. YUK is mean, MR. YUK is green.

    pattyjo replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    LOL, Oramar! As soon as I saw the intro line on your post, I found myself singing the jingle! I see RN-PA has already responded as to where to get them, and I know that is where I have gotten some...

  7. Relocating to Pittsburgh area

    pattyjo replied to boatswife's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi Patty: Best to you as you start to look for a new place and get ready to move here. It really *is* a nice area, with lots of opportunities. If you have any more questions, come on back here;...

  8. two books about nurses in WWII

    pattyjo replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I heard the author, Dr. Elizabeth Norman speak: she was incredible, and the book is absolutely

  9. Herbs and Drug Interaction Chart

    pattyjo replied to suzanne4's topic in General Nursing

    I have found this site to be helpful from the National Institute Of Health. http://nccam.nih.gov/ I am not sure if there is a chart available, but there is lots of information on a variety of...

  10. Relocating to Pittsburgh area

    pattyjo replied to boatswife's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    oramar: It is nice, and it's still called Sewickley Valley Hospital. Several years ago they joined with The Medical Center in Beaver Co as Heritage Valley Health System, but the 2 hospitals are...

  11. Relocating to Pittsburgh area

    pattyjo replied to boatswife's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi Patty, from also a Patty! Welcome to the area. Have you been to Sewickley for a vist yet? It's a beautiful little town, very safe if you have kids, good schools. There is a small community...

  12. Msn

    pattyjo posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey folks from the East: Are any of you familiar with the MSN programs at either Drexel or Widener? Or both? I am looking at the RN to MSN bridge programs; my bachelor's is not in nursing. Thanks,...

  13. Does anyone know of a good public speaker for hire?

    pattyjo replied to Larry77's topic in Psychiatric

    Larry: PSNA had Bernice Buresh, author of From Silence to Voice: What Nurses Know and Must Communicate to the Publice at our convention in Oct. I thought she was terrific, and really gave good,...

  14. Nurses to Join Forces in Politics

    pattyjo replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Laura: First, thank you for bringing up such an important subject. As JT has already said, there are over 2 million nurses across the country, imagine the impact! The bill you brought up, S991, is...

  15. Nurses Testify Against Overtime Law Changes

    pattyjo replied to -jt's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    jt and others: This spending bill, including the overtime provision changes put forth by the Bush administration (please remember this moment next November!) passed today. I hope this link to the...

  16. Pittsburgh, UPMC announces layoffs?

    pattyjo replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    Colleen: I couldn't get anything on the online PG either, but I did see the article on the front page of today's Business section (just a short paragraph) UPMC wouldn't say how many jobs or where,...