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  1. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read much of her work, but what I've seen so far looks like the ravings of a schizophrenic. It looks like she rejects the medical model completely and believes in telepathy and mind reading...

  2. Patient abuse

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I witnessed a nursing supervisor physically abuse a patient. While I have seen abuse before, this rose to a level at which I think the supervisor should face charges in court for assault. It was...

  3. In progress MSN... can't stand nursing theory... switching to PA school ASAP

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I couldn't believe I was being asked to write paper after paper about Watson and her nonsense. Lately, I've talked to a couple of women who were going into nursing school and I asked them if they'd...

  4. Bullied? What the heck is this about?

    algebra_demystified replied to ORTech2RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    That's a weird thing to deal with. Gender insecurity is RAMPANT in nursing. That sucks. I don't know what to say, just thought maybe it would help to know that somebody else feels the same way from...

  5. Men Scrubs...for a muscular build

    algebra_demystified replied to .Simplicity.'s topic in Men in Nursing

    Custom made is the way to

  6. Can Psych NPs wear suits to work?

    algebra_demystified replied to kj954's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nope.

  7. Gonzaga University PMH-NP, Spokane WA (online)

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just finished up this past Friday. Here is what I have to say about the program. The quality of the student body is excellent. I studied with nurses who have decades of experience in various...

  8. Gonzaga University PMH-NP, Spokane WA (online)

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I worked some of the time while I was in school. During the EBP class, there was no way I could have gotten as much out of the class as I put in during that time while still working. It was a...

  9. Today a patient asked, "Do you know Jesus?"

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is in the context of an outpatient appointment with a guy who was a missionary for decades. I do not happen to be a believer, but I have quite the religious background. It's been enough years...

  10. Stereotyping Male Nurses

    algebra_demystified replied to lvansick's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If you are objecting to a nurse busting out of her uniform, you need a time

  11. Just got my Pharmacology textbook...

    algebra_demystified replied to Kevdewd68's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do everything you can to learn about pharmacology. It will pay huge dividends in your career to

  12. Awkward moment?

    algebra_demystified replied to Soran's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If it was me, I would ask the patient for their preference. Do you want me to do it, do you want me to get a female to do it, do you want a female observing me during the procedure, what would make...

  13. Stereotyping Male Nurses

    algebra_demystified replied to lvansick's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I don't worry about the gay male nurse thing at all. There are quite a few gay male nurses, but I don't feel like I need to comment on that situation. What does that mean to me? Most of the gay...

  14. Not happy with grade.

    algebra_demystified replied to rdesanta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think you're being hard enough on yourself. Everything you see in A&P 1-3 will be back again. The last time I counted it up, I repeated all the same content from A&P six times...

  15. Tips for succeeding?

    algebra_demystified replied to barnesn8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a fellow student, so I feel your pain. Working hard for good grades takes a lot out of you. That said, there is no substitute for a 4.0GPA. Nursing schools are very competitive right now. They...

  16. Psychotic Psychic?

    algebra_demystified replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    Nope.

  17. Today a patient asked, "Do you know Jesus?"

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I found this great book on psychiatry called Psychiatrists and Witch Doctors that changed my mind about a lot of things. It was probably the most important book I read in my masters program (though...

  18. Today a patient asked, "Do you know Jesus?"

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, I had another appointment after the one under discussion where I almost left. The missionary guy was proselytizing and that struck me as grandiose and entitled, but the couple that came after...

  19. Today a patient asked, "Do you know Jesus?"

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's a really great answer. Partly because it is true. The other part is because it puts the focus back on the patient, and that's where it should be. Why should a patient pay to help me with my...

  20. Best undergrad programs- CA

    algebra_demystified replied to Smwright19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely go the community college route first. You can take your prereqs at a uni, but you'll pay 20x the tuition. I believe that figure is fairly close to the truth, twenty times as much money....

  21. Today a patient asked, "Do you know Jesus?"

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lots of interesting feedback. The background makes all the difference. I'm in clinicals with a very senior and experienced PMH-NP in outpatient private practice. All of the providers in this...

  22. What's your schedule like for Fall 2014?

    algebra_demystified replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Evidence Based Practice, Mental Health IV, Mental Health Practicum IV, and then graduation. PMH-NP, Masters in Nursing Science. Then, on to a $250K/year slot in clinical practice. Make sure to nail...

  23. what grad degree are you guys going to pursue?

    algebra_demystified replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in Men in Nursing

    Think about what you want to do with your life. Some things are more fulfilling than others. I would not be happy as a CRNA, or a floor nurse working in psych. As much as psych is my passion I just...

  24. PhD Student Seeking Textbook Advice

    algebra_demystified replied to astanton10's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I bought all my textbooks and sold the ones I didn't think I would use again immediately. Amazon will buy textbooks back at something like 50%, so I didn't lose much buy buying and then selling....

  25. Please Help RN to Med School Advice

    algebra_demystified replied to futurecaregiver96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This weighed heavily on my when I decided to switch from sales to medicine. The bottom line was that I needed to make a living NOW rather than wait far too long to start my family. I'm in an NP...