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algebra_demystified

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  1. University of Phoenix MSN students

    algebra_demystified replied to tony55!'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    I took five classes in their MSN track. I thought it was awful! The students had little to say that was meaningful in the discussion, and the material in the classes was not useful to me at all. In...

  2. Swing shift

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in Psychiatric

    If the administration at my facility knew how much I loved working swing shift they'd cut my pay in half, and I would GLADLY take it just to spend my time there. There is nothing I enjoy more than...

  3. You think the "Nursing Glut" is bad now?

    algebra_demystified replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I see it as a good thing. The role of the RN will continue to evolve, and I think it will be upwards. Less paper-chasing, more assessment. I say let the marketplace decide. Would you rather have...

  4. Have you faced any discrimination as a student?

    algebra_demystified replied to sevenup0307's topic in Male Nursing Students

    There are a few stereotypes, but I don't sweat it anymore. I just finished a clinical rotation where I was performing female pelvic exams, and there were plenty of times I wished I could have been...

  5. Gonzaga FNP Program Fall 2013

    algebra_demystified replied to runlikeagirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's a great program. My cohort is a bunch of very cool people. PM me for more

  6. Starting First Job in the State Psych Hospital

    algebra_demystified replied to B_rac777's topic in Psychiatric

    Look up your state's nurse practice act, locate the rules for seclusion and restraint. Learn what it says in there. When you get to work, any number of well-meaning people will advise you to...

  7. Stories of people who have gone straight from BSN to NP?

    algebra_demystified replied to priorities2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Some things will translate well, others will not. I think the stewardess comment is taking it a little too far, though. I've seen experienced nurses pull MDs out of the fire over and over... I doubt...

  8. Gonzaga RN-MSN FNP students Fall 2013

    algebra_demystified replied to PNW~NP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm in the PMH-NP program at Gonzaga right now. Good luck! I found my fellow students to be a great resource for all kinds of things. I have enjoyed the weekend visits to the school, hope you will...

  9. Caring emphasis vs Nursing care

    algebra_demystified replied to ArrowRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I treat that stuff like it's part of a history class. I need to know it for the test and I need to get the grades to move on. Other than that, you might need to know one or two theorists for job...

  10. favorable experience to become a psych NP

    algebra_demystified replied to thekid's topic in Psychiatric

    I bet your career in LE would be great preparation for work as a psych NP. I worked the floor at acute inpatient psych units for five years before applying to grad school. Working the floor, I got...

  11. New Student this fall, I want to do psych!

    algebra_demystified replied to Doc_Holliday's topic in Psychiatric

    Even more important, working as a tech will teach you what the techs are supposed to do. How would you know what to look for if a group of techs are complaining about another tech? It's important to...

  12. Time Limit on Time out for patients

    algebra_demystified replied to conroenurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I've learned the hard way that I'm not going to change the S/R climate of an institution. If their policies are too far out to sea I just move on. Keep a good reference and leave the door open for...

  13. Yeah, I'm your nurse. What, I don't look like a nurse?

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I can't tell how many times I've used that line. A patient asks, who's my nurse? I'm your nurse. I thought you were security. I thought you were bringing my tray. You're a nurse? I thought you were...

  14. Behavioral emergency

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today I had a behavioral emergency in the psych ward. There was a patient going off and his targeted peer was buying into it, goading him on. I came out from behind the nurses station and got ready...

  15. New Grad Salary

    algebra_demystified replied to Sweet charm's topic in Psychiatric

    I would suggest you start wherever you can. Learn as much as possible on the job. Continue to study on your own. There are a ton of great youtube videos on behavioral psychology from Stanford that...

  16. How long does the "new nurse anxiety" usually last?

    algebra_demystified replied to ASM90's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Two

  17. I'm thinking about whether to start writing up my coworkers.

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work PRN at a local psychiatric hospital. Every shift I work I drop in to an unfamiliar patient population and rarely have a stable crew of coworkers. The vast majority of the time I have to take...

  18. I'm thinking about whether to start writing up my coworkers.

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

    Thank you all for the feedback. You have some good suggestions. As much as I hate to admit it, filing incident reports is the only way to communicate to the administration of the hospital. There is...

  19. Resources for new Psych nurses

    algebra_demystified replied to mangopeach's topic in Psychiatric

    Update: About a month ago I was doing an intake interview with a patient for a chemical dependency unit. I kept it light and easy, and used the Suicide/Safety Plan paperwork to establish that I...

  20. If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    algebra_demystified replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Plumber.

  21. Has anyone had success leaving nursing for something unrelated?

    algebra_demystified replied to cantdoit's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm pricing out hot dog carts right

  22. Custom scrubs

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm thinking about getting some custom scrubs made. I found a seamstress who will do quality work for $15/hr, and I love me some silk/cotton blends. I know it's not entirely practical, but I...

  23. Custom scrubs

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'll let you know when the tops come in. The seamstress has other engagements at this time, so there will be a lag before she will be able to produce the final product. If it's good, I am straining...

  24. What to wear on a unit where nurses wear street clothes and not scrubs?

    algebra_demystified replied to tareija's topic in Psychiatric

    Scrubs. I don't wear street clothes to work. In the psych setting, I play a part. Scrubs are part of my costume. Other people have a different opinion and that's fine with me, but I feel it's...

  25. PMHNP growing a private practice, what book should I write?

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I'm going to be joining a practice that specializes in PTSD. Maybe a PTSD book would work well for that clientele. I know a great place to drop off copies of a book that would draw in some business....