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  1. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    See, that's the $64K question. I find it hard to believe that nurses even WANT to be respected for this body of knowledge. This is the best we can do? I would much rather be respected for being...

  2. Master's in nursing with low GPA of 2.4

    algebra_demystified replied to savotina's topic in General Nursing

    I'm doing an MSN through Phoenix right now... you have to have a year of work experience before they'll take your money. All BS aside, you get out of it what you put into it. I have a four year...

  3. Master's in nursing with low GPA of 2.4

    algebra_demystified replied to savotina's topic in General Nursing

    Phoenix

  4. HELP! News might want to interview me!!!!

    algebra_demystified replied to StephieBRn's topic in General Nursing

    Let the TV news people throw somebody else under the

  5. Just have to share- pt's spouse's thoughts on nursing.

    algebra_demystified replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    Mr. Borlaug created a hybrid rice that saved a billion people from starvation. I had no intention of starting a nurse vs doctor thing here, just acknowledging that there are, in fact, things to do...

  6. Just have to share- pt's spouse's thoughts on nursing.

    algebra_demystified replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    An MD is a more difficult academic achievement than anything a nurse does, and this guy Norman Borlaug - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia wasn't a nurse. There are more important things to do than to...

  7. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    the problem is, watson said "mindbodyspirit" and "mindbodysoul." do you have a link from watson where she restates her concept? although watson’s work does not deny the importance of empirical...

  8. 7 yo with Schizophrenia on Oprah

    algebra_demystified replied to Jules A's topic in Psychiatric

    You are essentially advocating for

  9. How does one write up LVN ?

    algebra_demystified replied to newsupernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Costco Colombian Supreme, Sumatran, Costa Rican, and French Roast. I spend about $500 a year on coffee supplies for my shift. That is 2.5 OT shifts to make coffee for an entire year for all the...

  10. How does one write up LVN ?

    algebra_demystified replied to newsupernurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new RN, two years in the field. I've worked with LVNs who have 20+ years in my work environment, and I owe a large part of my knowledge to them. Thank you to all the LVNs who have taught buck...

  11. screaming doctors....how can we handle them?

    algebra_demystified replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That behavior is absolutely out of line. When does this become a case of creating a hostile work environment or harassment? I would think at some point going on a tirade like that could be seen as...

  12. Nursing Students Unite

    algebra_demystified replied to Alexis4's topic in General Students

    Wikipedia is a great source for the basics. I don't think you need peer reviewed journals to follow a drop of blood through the circulatory system. If you want to look things up in paper books you're...

  13. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Let's say I told you I wanted a steak. The two of us get in the car, and I describe a NY Strip I want as we drive to the store. At the store, I go to the frozen section and get a box that...

  14. Psych Nursing vs. Occupational Therapy

    algebra_demystified replied to RosePMHNP's topic in Psychiatric

    I would suggest that if you're not completely enthralled with psych, that you should go with OT. Psych is an entirely different career path. It's a chess game. Just curious, do you play chess or...

  15. What you wished you had known before you started your first job?

    algebra_demystified replied to AndreaBallard's topic in General Nursing

    Don't abuse the trust that people give

  16. Nursing Students Unite

    algebra_demystified replied to Alexis4's topic in General Students

    Here's my tip. Get your physiology book out and study the nervous system again. Especially the receptors in the gut and all the parts of Brown Sequard syndrome. Relearn that chapter backwards and...

  17. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I would disagree with trying to find balance. If I say 2+2=4 and someone else says 2+2=6, they're just wrong, and I'm not interested in splitting the difference and saying it's five. Some scholarship...

  18. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    Watson, J. (2005, September). Guest editorial: What, may I ask is happening to nursing knowledge and professional practices? What is nursing thinking at this turn in human history? Journal of Clinical...

  19. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    Triquee, I certainly understand your misgivings about pursuing an MSN. I'm doing this to repair my GPA so I can go on for a psych NP. If it wasn't for that, there's no way I would blow my money and...

  20. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    That's not what her theory says, though. Her theory is that to care is to cure. She says that the spiritual component of caring IS the cure, and it is more important than anything else. She says...

  21. I cried at work today

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I'm a male nurse and I work in criminal psych. I had an incident at work today that upset me so badly that I had to walk off the floor, go to the parking lot, call my wife, and cry. My voice was...

  22. I cried at work today

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Psychiatric

    He used to tell me stories. I won't reveal anything about this patient other than that his stories were riveting. He lived a fascinating life and prospered. Some of his stories were tragic, some...

  23. What's the benefit in getting a Masters if you're in psych?

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I was looking at the course descriptions and was completely underwhelmed. Community-based nursing, change management, underserved populations... no more biology, no statistics, no thesis, no...

  24. Keeping the spotlight on behavioral issues

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in Psychiatric

    We've had a lot of miscommunication on my unit for several months now. It seems that things come up in report or get handed on from shift to shift, but only certain people know for sure what's going...

  25. You must be crazy

    algebra_demystified replied to bringtherain's topic in Psychiatric

    When you cut a noose off the neck of a borderline pt w/o your pulse breaking 80... you know you're a psych