mtsteelhorse

mtsteelhorse

Correctional Nursing; MSN student

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  1. Feelings on becoming Certified Psych RN

    mtsteelhorse replied to Chrissy2003RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, definitely. thank you. I was accepted to psych/MH NP school but I have put that on hold for now. I'm not sure I want to get into med mgnt at this point. I would love to do some counseling but...

  2. Traveling correctional nurse??

    mtsteelhorse replied to NorCalKid's topic in Correctional

    I will do the same if you don't mind.

  3. Feelings on becoming Certified Psych RN

    mtsteelhorse replied to Chrissy2003RN's topic in Psychiatric

    So how does one prepare for this exam? I don't work in psych per se; I work in a county detention center with a lot of psych and dual diagnosis. I'd like to be certified for personal enrichment but I...

  4. LPN bridge to RN

    mtsteelhorse replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in LPN to RN

    Definitely go for it. You won't ever regret

  5. Traveling correctional nurse??

    mtsteelhorse replied to NorCalKid's topic in Correctional

    When I was vacationing in Hawaii I actually met some local nurses at breakfast buffet. They said they would love to have travelers in their county jail. I think you'll have to do some checking but...

  6. Decreasing Medication Passes to BID from TID

    mtsteelhorse replied to brcompton's topic in Correctional

    I'm in a tiny county jail. We do BID med passes except for special circumstances. It works fine, allows for ample clinic time and helps detention staff. Everybody

  7. Excellence with Clinical now

    mtsteelhorse replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Ohio University

    Agree! Don't sweat it. Excellence was the most organized, straight forward course of the program. I had a super TA and there were NO issues. Hopefully it won't be much different for you guys....

  8. Saint Louis University anyone???

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You have up to 5 years to finish

  9. Saint Louis University anyone???

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations!!! I sent you a

  10. Saint Louis University anyone???

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm not sure what my GPA actually calculated out at. I had a lousy 2.5 GPA 100 years ago in college. Went to nursing school 15 yrs later and graduated with a 4.0. JUST finished my BSN and not sure but...

  11. Excellence in Nov

    mtsteelhorse posted a topic in Ohio University

    So, we're almost finished with this session.Who's taking Excellence beginning in Nov??? Roll

  12. Research this!

    mtsteelhorse replied to bsnanat2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I love your candid take on this. I, too, am concerned about what I'm getting myself into academically. I'm due to start in Jan. I'll send you a

  13. Cold Feet

    mtsteelhorse posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, I'm due to start a psych NP program in Jan. I have been all geared up for it but realize now I'm extremely stressed out. Finishing my BSN next week, taking an online stats course then right into...

  14. Excellence in Nov

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Ohio University

    I'll check in on you guys. You can do it! I'm headin' off to grad school so I'll be glued to the computer...again.

  15. Cold Feet

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sure beats 15

  16. Excellence in Nov

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Ohio University

    I am oh so finished at OU! Good luck everyone and happy

  17. Cold Feet

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats to you...you have a very full plate! I need to relax and trust myself. Thank you for the morale boost. I wish my school was on quarters. Good luck to

  18. Cold Feet

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you have kids as

  19. Cold Feet

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for your kind words. I am so burned out from my BSN program I could cry. Yet I feel I should plod ahead nonetheless. My woulda, coulda, shouldas are all hindsight now. What an emotional...

  20. Excellence in Nov

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Ohio University

    I'll be somewhere, lol! I just can't seem to say enough is

  21. Excellence in Nov

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Ohio University

    Final week. This thread has been so quiet indicative of the relative ease of this course. What a great way to slide outta here. This is by far the best course as far as organization goes. No tests,...

  22. Cold Feet

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you, ear! What a wonderful support team! I do remember you but can't recall if you're FNP or what school. Best of luck with all you're juggling. I hope you weren't too uprooted by Sandy. I know...

  23. Cold Feet

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You are so right...I can do this! I feel like I cheat my family when I spend so much time in front of the computer. But, If I can cut back a little at work and take 2 classes I should be okay, right?!...

  24. Cold Feet

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    How was it working 4 days/week? How many classes did you take at a time? Thanks for your

  25. Cold Feet

    mtsteelhorse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ah yes, kids. Mine are still in school, I'm old(er) and time waits for no one. Thank you for your sharing your story. You sound extremely motivated! Congrats on your