LaruaRN

LaruaRN has 2 years experience and specializes in Psychiatric.

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1. Psychiatric mental health certification exam question

   LaruaRN replied to Zen APRN's topic in Psychiatric

   How did the exam go? Hope you passed! I am in the process of studying for the exam and have heard it is

2. Am I Throwing Away Something Good?

   LaruaRN replied to RNintheWest's topic in Oregon Nursing

   In the current economic conditions I would recommend that you keep your current job. Use your paid time off for a vacation. It might take months to find another position, even an on-call position at...

3. Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Certification

   LaruaRN replied to Zen APRN's topic in Psychiatric

   The ANCC study guide is not expensive, only about $75. Your employer might pay for it (and the exam, if you pass) if you request to use your education dollars for it. You might get an increase in...

4. GOAL -- Weight Loss and healthier living

   LaruaRN replied to AKFLIGHTRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I like the Wii Fit Plus program. It is helpful with motivation and tracking results such as weight, BMI, calories burned, etc. I have only been using it for a week but I am finding it very helpful....

5. new to the board and a psychology student

   LaruaRN replied to embrown's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   DWLS in Florida is not a felony. If you only have one charge, it is a misdemenor, and that's what your narritive indicates. There are exceptions to this...see this link to this Florida lawyer's web...

6. 15 and 30 minute safety checks

   LaruaRN replied to Apexx's topic in Psychiatric

   We use one that has columns for staff initials, pt. location, and a wider column for a description of pt. activity. pt. location is coded BR Bathroom RR Room Resting RA Room Awake GR Group Room DR...

7. Psych unit job descriptions

   LaruaRN replied to yuyu75's topic in Psychiatric

   Yes, I do feel that it is valued, especially since I work in an inpatient psychiatric unit. Are you planning to work psych

8. Psych unit job descriptions

   LaruaRN replied to yuyu75's topic in Psychiatric

   You asked me to compare social work MSW program to nursing RN school. In a nutshell here is my experience...:twocents: Social work school involved tons of reading, writing lots of 20-50 page papers,...

9. Where is the "nursing shortage" still going strong?

   LaruaRN replied to Kingfish72's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have heard that the hospitals in Detroit are engaging in a bidding war for nurses, giving flat screen tv's

10. Psych unit job descriptions

    LaruaRN replied to yuyu75's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a small inpatient psych evaluation and treatment facility. We have a team comprised of nurses (RNs and LPNs) and mental health professionals (social workers, registered counselors). We work...

11. Help!! New nurse starting nights 7p-7a

    LaruaRN replied to ewilson3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have not heard of the concept of anchor hours before. Is there a reference for this research? I have been working night shift since June and feel like I have adjusted for the most part but this...

12. ? Why are people saying that nursing is tough? i dont understand whats so hard about

    LaruaRN replied to Jelet's topic in General Nursing

    Jelet, you might want to consider training to become a certified nursing assistant. It is a requirement for admission to some nursing programs. It takes only a few months to complete, will qualify...

13. cdn educated in us..returning to canada?

    LaruaRN replied to felixalynn's topic in International Nursing

    If you are currently an F-1 student at the University of Central Florida, you can apply for practical training upon graduation. This should go for about one year. Contact your foreign student adviser...

14. LPN Programs in Western Washington??

    LaruaRN replied to MelaninMonroe's topic in Washington Nursing

    Lower Columbia College in Longview, WA has an LPN

15. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    LaruaRN replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got my results from my state board website (Washington State). I was totally shocked to hear on the same day. This thread was so helpful and supportive. The suggestions were really valuable. I...