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mtdnk

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

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  1. I desperately need some advice

    mtdnk replied to Sensibility's topic in Nursing Career

    2 questions: 1. Did you? 2. Do

  2. Capella University vs. Walden

    mtdnk replied to freezebabyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I graduated from Walden MSN-Nursing Education 2007. Since then I have secured teaching positions in both ADN and BSN (2) colleges and universites, and online education. I have developed and presented...

  3. VENT: Clinical Instructor for last clinical rotation

    mtdnk replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Students

    Yikes, CBsMommy. You do need a chill-pill. Nrsg dx: Ineffective individual coping related to self-esteem issues as evidenced by poster verbalizes hostility and egocentricity when offered constructive...

  4. nursing career without touching people

    mtdnk replied to confusedstudent2011's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The OP most certainly has a "BS" N, lol!! My diagnosis:

  5. Nurse pressing charges

    mtdnk replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I seriously doubt that I would resort to assault regardless of what I was told. I wonder why it is that nurses would even question holding an individual accountable for criminal behavior. Think a cop...

  6. Ranting!...

    mtdnk replied to brotherbear's topic in General Nursing

    I think it was a put on to get everyone to respond. BS for sure! Have a nice

  7. B-52

    mtdnk replied to BSN_DEC_2006's topic in Psychiatric

    LOL, I LOVE that reference "B 52"!! We learned it at our facility when we got a transfer from upstate. Anyway.....we follow the "BAHA" rule. Everything mixes with Ativan (actually helps to get it...

  8. Pysch Nursing clinical

    mtdnk replied to metricalpound's topic in General Students

    It sounds like you may have missed the objectives of the psych clinical. Though it may sound biased coming from a psych clinical educator, there is so much to learn....but you do have to put yourself...

  9. Walden University Students and Alumni

    mtdnk replied to Dude,RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Good luck. Having my Master's has opened many doors for me. I have kept my full time position as a psych nurse (I will be able to retire in 6 years with 30 years completed!). I find that I have to...

  10. Walden University Students and Alumni

    mtdnk replied to Dude,RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, I graduated April 2007, MSN-Nursing Education track. I developed a conference (in-service) program. I ultimately got it approved for 6.6 CEU's by the New York State Nurses Association. I did not...

  11. ANCC certification - does good, or just looks good?

    mtdnk replied to NiteNurz79's topic in Psychiatric

    I have been certified by the ANCC as a Psychiatric and Mental Health nurse since 1984 (2 years after graduation). Yup, that's 27 years! I would have done it even if the original test and subsequent...

  12. I refuse to be a punching bag - NO MORE ASSAULT

    mtdnk replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    New legislation being fought for in NY- "Healthy Workplace". Addresses bullying in the workplace. It's our responsibility to identify and fight for legal

  13. I refuse to be a punching bag - NO MORE ASSAULT

    mtdnk replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In New York State it is a felony to assault a nurse. Law effective 11/10!! We lobbied hard for this one, it's in your power to do the same in your own

  14. Why do nurses feel the need to put RN on their license plates?

    mtdnk replied to 3dayRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Having some notification that you are a nurse can save you from traffic tickets.......not that I would know ANYTHING about something like

  15. Digoxin Care Plan help?

    mtdnk replied to LilacRoses's topic in General Students

    Increased risk for Dig toxicity ......I don't believe that is an approved NANDA impairment, is

  16. should i even bother getting my BSN?

    mtdnk replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in New York Nursing

    "Good luck" is described as being prepared to seize an opportunity when it presents itself. Education is the key to professional success........I say absolutely get your BSN, then

  17. Child Pysch Interview

    mtdnk replied to germanshep's topic in General Nursing

    I would not recommend asking about pay and expected raises during an initial interview. I do recommend asking about the population, duty expectations, alternative to restraints/seclusion and...

  18. Capella University vs. Walden

    mtdnk replied to freezebabyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I graduated from Walden in 2007, MSN education. I remain full time in the hospital (pay for a nurse educator is not good in comparison) and am a clinical instructor at a few colleges. One piece of...

  19. Need help selecting nursing goals!!

    mtdnk replied to Rebaracer's topic in General Nursing

    Why was that topic suggested by the teacher? Are there difficulties with the establishment of healthy relationships for them? Do they currently have healthy relationships? You need this assessment...

  20. Johnson & Johnson commercials

    mtdnk replied to Fribblet's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE the nurse educator one! As a nurse educator, it makes me feel proud to recognize that I have touched so many lives through my teaching (students, their patients and the

  21. dating someone with schizophrenia

    mtdnk replied to dipsett08's topic in Psychiatric

    What have your family and friends

  22. Senior in high school, dreaming to be a nurse!

    mtdnk replied to dolphincatch's topic in General Nursing

    There are scholarships, loans, etc available. Talk to your guidance counselor, research school loans online, and follow your dream into

  23. What do you get from BSN?

    mtdnk replied to DC Collins's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    A BSN focuses on key areas of nursing theory and the use of evidenced-based data in nursing practice. The BSN student is exposed to more practice areas not as available to ADN students(typically...

  24. Is nursing theory actually used by working nurses?

    mtdnk replied to BCRNA's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Many times the students in my psych clinicals ask this same question. I have been a RN for over 28 years full time and have been teaching since 2004. I think the problem with trying to describe the...

  25. a couple quick, general questions about care plans

    mtdnk replied to clearblue3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The medical diagnosis is not part of a nursing diagnosis. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of actual or potential human responses to health problems. The AEB is merely the current symptoms your...