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  1. favorable experience to become a psych NP

    twinkerrs replied to thekid's topic in Psychiatric

    Out of the ten in my group working in FMHNP degree only five of us have a psych background so I think it is up to you if you think you need the experience. I personally believe my background has...

  2. Working during RN-BSN?

    twinkerrs replied to aachavez's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I worked full time and did 15 hours a semester. My program actually encouraged working. It was actually only 9 hours a semester but I landed a scholarship when I graduated from my asn program that...

  3. The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    twinkerrs replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    Cold fronts. When I worked child adolescent psych I swear the hyperactivity and anger were directly proportional to the strength of the cold

  4. For those who think they cant...

    twinkerrs posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    You can! I am in a FMHNP program have three kids (two on the autism spectrum) and I just got my grades. Two A's for the semester and a 3.73 GPA total for 30 hours of coursework. And yes up until 2...

  5. Advice on grad school route

    twinkerrs replied to number41's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Most fnp programs want you to have some experience before they accept you. At my school it was the equivalent of about two years of practice before you could start the clinical courses. You could...

  6. Looking for some input and words of encouragement

    twinkerrs replied to NCmcMan's topic in General Nursing

    Where there is a will there is a way. Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders and understand what it is going to take. I suggest starting out small with just a few classes online to meet...

  7. Be the type of nurse you want to work with

    twinkerrs replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I like it. My personal mantra is "be the nurse you would want taking care of the people you

  8. Anyone here work FT and doing an NP program??

    twinkerrs replied to NTPinky's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I work full time and go to school what is considered part time (6 hours) it takes a lot more time to prep for a masters program then any other program so the course load feels full time to me. I have...

  9. Nursing Textbooks

    twinkerrs replied to idani's topic in General Students

    I kept all of my books and reference them from time to time for school now (working on my

  10. If You Want To Be Part of the Solution

    twinkerrs replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree more. Nurses have to step up and stop being martyrs. When there is no one agreeing to work off the clock the practice will stop. Do you think if something bad happens while you are...

  11. Handbook of Nursing Diagnoses

    twinkerrs replied to MonaIwa's topic in General Nursing

    I do care plans almost every day. It is the backbone of my practice and helps us measure improvement. Of course I work in psych so maybe it's

  12. If you could pick your ideal job in nursing, what would it be?

    twinkerrs replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work now with a different administration and better pay. But since that isn't going to happen FMHNP will work just fine come on Graduationin

  13. therapies i can do in a psychiatric ward

    twinkerrs replied to prinzessin8129's topic in Psychiatric

    If you work on a dbt based unit I can help you out with activities since that is my experience. Cbt I am not as familiar with. Are you working with teens adults kids? That changes the activities a...

  14. Do you like child psych nursing?

    twinkerrs replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

    I find working with kids and adolescents very rewarding. Most of them have never had a positive role model. A lot of the problems are psychosocial and you are not going to be able to fix them. You...

  15. Psych patient refuses medication but can't tell me why...what now?

    twinkerrs replied to Marshall1's topic in Psychiatric

    Accept his decision and work on how he is going to cope with the depression. He has made his decision and there really is nothing you can do but provide him with

  16. Burnt-out at the last semester (BSN) for a M-urse. Need advice STAT!

    twinkerrs replied to TurtleLittle's topic in General Students

    Do you feel better now that you got it off your chest? I know sometimes just venting helps me put things into perspective. I have no words to help you or advice to give. Just know you must do what is...

  17. Ethics Question

    twinkerrs replied to studentnurse1992's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The ethical issue is whether to try to "force" the patient to bathe or just take their no as a no. You need to assess whether it is a cultural issue or something along those lines. Their normal...

  18. PMHNPs - also doing primary care?

    twinkerrs replied to myelin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The way I read the scope and standards of practice, my answer is no we as pmhnp (stb in my case) are not supposed to be managing diabetes care or primary care type issues. I will get out my ss book...

  19. Behavioral Health Nurse- break from floor nursing?

    twinkerrs replied to Redder's topic in Psychiatric

    In no way is it easier just different. You will still have noncompliant diabetics, htn patients who drown everything in salt. Everyone else has covered the down and dirty stuff well. Here is the...

  20. International Editions of textbooks

    twinkerrs replied to NJprisonrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I bought the ie version of this book. I will let you know how it goes. I saved about 100 bucks and so far everything seems the same but I haven't had my first day of class

  21. Just landed Forensic Psych Job - need help about working conditions!

    twinkerrs replied to hakunamatata's topic in Psychiatric

    Sounds doable to me. I am the only nurse on my unit. I have a med nurse who does morning med pass then rotates to the other units. I also get 2.5 techs for 25 patients. Of course I work on a long...

  22. New nurse on ACT team

    twinkerrs replied to TerpGal02's topic in Psychiatric

    What is an act

  23. Psych Nurses

    twinkerrs replied to sameyjaney's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you! And thank you for what you do too, I don't think I could do what you do everyday.

  24. Seeking mental health services while working in the field?

    twinkerrs replied to mystory's topic in Psychiatric

    DBT is awesome! It is a really huge commitment so stick with it. I work on an inpatient unit with mostly borderlines and our program is based on dbt. I think it is definitely something everyone can...

  25. Any psychiatric NP programs that provide clinicals for students?

    twinkerrs replied to Kitty's topic in General Nursing

    I should say I start at UAMS in the fall, also UAB does some placement or so I was