ktliz

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  1. Littman Question

    ktliz replied to tscharf's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    From my understanding, the Littmann classic is two-sided, but one side has a tunable diaphragm and the other side is a traditional bell. Both are adult-sized. The Littmann cardio III has a pediatric...

  2. Toys on the children's unit?

    ktliz replied to NCindasun21's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm only a nursing student, but I have my BS in psych and child & family development, and I worked as a day care teacher, so I have some ideas... Since play is a major form of therapy for...

  3. I want to become Male nurse but am under qualified

    ktliz replied to GentlemanNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also in PA, but in my experience, it is definitely possible to retake a course. At the school were I took my pre-nursing course, you can retake a class and both grades will appear on your...

  4. Reputation of online APN programs

    ktliz replied to Vavavictoria's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Have you taken online courses before? Some people seem to love them, others not so much... From my experience (undergrad only), online courses are definitely not a time saver. It seems they replace...

  5. Looking for "safe" NP school in VA or online

    ktliz replied to natyloo's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What about Virginia Commonwealth University? Shenandoah

  6. How would YOU like to see a nurse portrayed in the media?

    ktliz replied to purple_nomad's topic in General Nursing

    Great topic!! The main problem I have is that nurses are highly stereotyped in the media. I agree that flaws are essential for storytelling; nurses are real people after all, and real people have...

  7. Terrible first clinical experience (CNA)

    ktliz replied to bustthewave's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that you are having this experience, and I don't have any advice to offer. But I just wanted to say that I think you are going to be a great nurse. The residents are very lucky to have you,...

  8. PA to NP

    ktliz replied to PAGuest's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know enough about NP vs. PA to tell you if it would be worth it, but I do know what your options are to get there! :) Unfortunately, at this point an MSN is required to become an advanced...

  9. PA to NP

    ktliz replied to PAGuest's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Your biggest issue would be earning your RN while continuing to work as a PA. Even though MSN/NP education is often done part-time, you first need to do some sort of program to become an RN (whether...

  10. Lactation Specialist?

    ktliz replied to misselena's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You can become a CLC--certified lactation COUNSELOR (instead of consultant). It is a 45 hour course offered through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice, and is an accredited competency course...

  11. How does quitting without notice really look?

    ktliz replied to inProgress's topic in General Nursing

    It looks like you've resolved the situation, but I just wanted to comment that I don't think you should be feeling guilty about this. As a student who isn't required to work, your education is your...

  12. What's your nursing kryptonite?

    ktliz replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    Ooh, open fractures... that's a good one. Are you an ED nurse? Also, jaw injuries/surgery really get to me. It doesn't help that I have a screwy TMJ and am terrified of needing surgery one day. I've...

  13. young mom, nursing school, job can i do it?

    ktliz replied to thinkbe4youink's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried looking into child care assistance from your state? If it were me, I would figure out some sort of childcare while I was in school and my child's father worked. Then he would be able to...

  14. Can u be an rn without degree

    ktliz replied to Darkpk55's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Diploma programs are available, depending on your location. I'm in PA and there are several well-regarded programs affiliated with hospitals in my area. They do tend to take as long or longer than ADN...

  15. BSN Equivalent

    ktliz replied to k.mims's topic in General Nursing

    Anesthesia is a whole different ball game, since, to my knowledge, it is the only specialty where a certain type of bedside experience is absolutely required. Are you already an RN with an associate's...

  16. BSN Equivalent

    ktliz replied to k.mims's topic in General Nursing

    They are lots of schools that do this! Most are called "RN-MSN bridge" programs, and many don't require any type of BSN. What type of MSN would you like to pursue? Do you have a preference for online...

  17. will u give me ur opinion on my nursing school admission letter.

    ktliz replied to calihelper's topic in General Nursing

    I second this. If the letter is not required, I would omit it entirely. Academic applications are much different than job applications. In this situation, it seems risky; it would be a shame if the...

  18. New nurse grad. programs

    ktliz replied to OBplease's topic in General Nursing

    It also seems to vary between facilites. At some places, a new grad residency might provide a few weeks in various departments. More commonly, the new nurse is placed into a particular specialty. You...

  19. Desales Accelerated Program May 2010

    ktliz replied to carpediem2111's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    For the May 2011 cohort... I started a new thread for us in the PA nursing programs forum. The title is DeSales accelerated BSN '11-'12. Hope to see ya there.

  20. Work more with nurses than patients as a CNS?

    ktliz replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Have you considered clinical nurse leader? From what I've read, it seems intriguing; not sure if it's exactly what you're looking for, but worth checking out. Here is a comparison of CNL vs. CNS:...

  21. are student loans worth a nursing education

    ktliz replied to kjj007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I see this as a very personal decision that requires weighing your desire to be a nurse vs. the lifestyle you want to lead. Its possible to live modestly but comfortably while you pay down your debt....

  22. Therapy plus prescription

    ktliz replied to David Natan's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on a similar path. I have a bachelor's in psychology and will be returning to school in an accelerated BSN program, with the eventual goal of PMHNP. I loved my undergrad studies in psych, but if I...

  23. Told a doctor about how I thought he felt I had no common sense

    ktliz replied to ratherbe's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it's hard not to take things personally. It is possible that the doc meant no disrespect, and was just covering all his bases. Hopefully sharing your thoughts will cause him to reconsider...

  24. CNS mental health

    ktliz replied to texasbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Graduate Programs by State - American Psychiatric Nurses Association Under each school's name it gives a description of the programs offered: MSN, post-masters, or DNP, PMHNP or PMHCNS, and family,...

  25. If I get my Bachelor's in nursing, can I become a child therapist later?

    ktliz replied to sincerebliss's topic in General Nursing

    Look into nursing masters degrees to become a psych clinical nurse specialist. You can specialize as a child/adolescent CNS. Family psychiatric nurse practitioners can do therapy with children too,...