Halinja BSN, RN

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    Psych RN's, being phased out???

    Halinja replied to Halinja's topic in Psychiatric

    I've gotten those funny looks too. Or a knowing one from some students, accompanied with a "oh, you'll just get to sit around, riiiiiight, I get it." Uh, no, I thought I might actually try and work...
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    Psych RN's, being phased out???

    Halinja replied to Halinja's topic in Psychiatric

    I've done some reading on the internet since I originally posted. It sounds as if maybe the clinical specialists are being phased out, but being replaced with a NP. Do I have it right, clinical...
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    Brand new student needs some help please

    Halinja replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in General Nursing

    one of our prof's used the acronym SMART Specific Measurable Achievable Reasonable Time limited (I've seen it as "time bound" also) It made it easier for me to get in all the elements when I was...
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    question about privacy

    Halinja replied to pearl4M92's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss. I miscarried three times, and remember how badly that hurt emotionally...for a very, very long time. Of course what she did is a violation of privacy, and of law. But...
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    Low On Energy And Time!

    Halinja replied to nurse1717's topic in General Nursing

    marieylego, There was another thread recently where there were several suggestions/ideas for jobs other than floor nursing that use your RN. It was:...
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    I dont want to do this anymore!!!

    Halinja replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Not much new to add, except to say RNOTODAY, Thank You! for starting this thread. Yesterday was clinical orientation, starting my senior year of a BSN. I walked back out to my car, got in and shut...
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    Taking anatomy and physiology separately

    Halinja replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took them separately, first Anatomy, then Physiology. I liked it that way. I felt that the anatomy class gave me a very solid base from which to understand the physiology. I did very well in...
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    Nursing Pay

    Halinja replied to haninks's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the problem as I see it (IMHO). If there are good public schools and housing is inexpensive, there isn't going to be a high demand for new nurses...the experienced nurses will already have...
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    Nursing Pay

    Halinja replied to haninks's topic in General Nursing

    My two cents worth...from California. Here in my town new grads start between 22.50 and 23.00 an hour. Yet the cost of a decent small three bedroom home in a safe neighborhood is around
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    Questions about nursing in Oregon

    Halinja replied to Spatialized's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I recently corresponded with the oregon board of nursing. they said I can sit for the NCLEX anywhere in the country and still get my license through Oregon. They seem to be a lot speedier than the...
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    will I be neglecting my child?

    Halinja replied to new_mom2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If it was me, I might not start working until they were in school. Those preschool years were priceless to me. But let me tell you, the worry doesn't go away when they're older. There have been...
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    Berated and feeling useless

    Halinja replied to sn07's topic in General Nursing

    NEVER let someone else tell you..."you can't..." Figure out what you want from life and go for it! One thing is guaranteed. If you do not try for your dreams, you will not reach them. That said, I...
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    What is the hardest thing about Nursing school?

    Halinja replied to chicksmom's topic in General Nursing

    Case in point...classes start the 12th...our health clearance/proof of insurance/update packet had to be turned in today. YESTERDAY they informed us that we all had to get a SPECIFIC malpractice...
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    Psych RN's, being phased out???

    Halinja replied to Halinja's topic in Psychiatric

    eeeinteresting....something I hadn't considered/known about. Thank you for the new
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    What is the hardest thing about Nursing school?

    Halinja replied to chicksmom's topic in General Nursing

    I'll second the "no life" thing. One GOOD thing??? My boy children have become much more self sufficient. My 17 yo (now 18) can cook dinner like a pro. My 11 yo boy can do a complete load of...
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    Why dont we get respect as LTC nurses?

    Halinja replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Only partially on topic, but relevant, I think. My parents are 77. They are beginning to experience serious health problems. I was a little annoyed at them because they'd have symptoms and not get...
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    Uninsured Adults are 25% more likely to die Prematurely

    Halinja replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you spacenurse! Those were great links. Alternative methods of providing health insurance are clearly and logically laid out. It is nice to find a well written explanation of the difference...
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    Uninsured Adults are 25% more likely to die Prematurely

    Halinja replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While I agree that people don't appreciate what they don't have to work for, I find myself bristling at what seems to be an assumption that if you don't have health care you are irresponsible....
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    Taking micro and chem106b next sem. Yay or nay?

    Halinja replied to FAM600's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took two sciences together. It wasn't that bad. And it was a darn good thing I did. They were my last two prerequisites. The program I was applying to suddenly got way more applications than...
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    Am dreading second year.......

    Halinja replied to Dratz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh I love it! I too have jeans older than my classmates! And speaking of drama... I was on the phone with a friend recently who mentioned that I needed to get back to school, to get updates on all...
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    Resume?

    Halinja posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope I'm on the right forum...I'm hoping those of you who have recently been job hunting can give me some advice. I'm heading into my last year of nursing school (BSN, seems like I've been going to...
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    Resume?

    Halinja replied to Halinja's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree totally with you on the value of plain old footwork. Ordinarily, I wouldn't be too worried about a resume. I know that I can get a job here in town, no problem. However, I'm considering a...
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    how do I stick up for myself?

    Halinja replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hmmm...Not sure I'd go with that. Tell her to stop and you may be able to be able to interact with her in the future civily. Attack her personally, and you're likely to end up in a war. I guess it...
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    how do I stick up for myself?

    Halinja replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with joyflnoyz. She knows she's being hurtful. Telling her 'that hurts' may actually give her secondary gain for her behavior. I have in the past told someone to stop it, and oddly enough...
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    how do I stick up for myself?

    Halinja replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If I'm reading right, she isn't one of your preceptors, she's just someone sniping at you. Or did I get it wrong? If she isn't your preceptor, just someone standing around or passing by, I would...