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  1. MS Psychiatric Nursing with no experience?

    Quote: Originally Posted by dthfytr I've struggled with major depression all my life, didn't know it till I was 50. Caused me and others lots of heartache. Finally found a counselor and psychiatrist...
  2. MS Psychiatric Nursing with no experience?

    Thank you for everyone who has encouraged me to do this. I just got accepted into graduate school, and I start this winter. I am very excited. I have given this so much thought, and I am willing to...
  3. Day in the life of psych NP/CNS

    Oh now I see sorry-nurse practitioners-I just got accepted into graduate school.. I would also appreciate learning more about the day in the life of a psych
  4. Day in the life of psych NP/CNS

    Where was this moved
  5. Sinclair School of Nursing at Mizzou

    I just got accepted into the graduate program with a major in psychiatric nursing. Does anyone know anything about their graduate nursing program? How about online courses? Thanks
  6. newbie here, am i too old?

    There are two threads going on here recently that would interest you. One is called "Anyone start their careers later in life?" You can find it under Success Stories in nursing. The other one is...
  7. NP w/no desire for RN?

    Pinoy 0.2 I have read through all the responses to your question. I just want to share my situation. Maybe it will give you some insight or something to think about. I graduated from nursing school...
  8. This is the day I have decided to write my essay for graduate school. I have to write a personal statement of my professional goals and how the master of science in nursing program at this university...
  9. I got in! I will be starting at the University of Missouri-Columbia Sinclair School of Nursing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner's Program this winter. Thanks for your help!
  10. Is 52 to old for starting nursing program

    Dear Movingalong, I am sooo sorry it took so long for me to respond to your post. I have been out of town and just got back. Do not listen to anyone's comments. Your instructor is completely...
  11. I am so excited. I just received my acceptance letter into the University of Missouri-Columbia Sinclair School of Nursing. I am going for my Nurse Practitioner's MS in Psychiatric Nursing. I want...
  12. Emdr

    How do you feel about EMDR for post traumatic stress disorder
  13. Emdr

    Thanks for the replies. Elkpark and Wolfie, I was just wondering what other avenues there are for helping people with PTSD-that you do think are worthwhile checking into. From reading your posts, I...
  14. Katy, thanks so much for your help. I remember talking to you in the past. I didn't know that you were interested in psych. Yes, I did talk a lot about my teaching experience in the essay and how it...
  15. Is 52 to old for starting nursing program

    Futuren RN Jess, You always say the sweetest and wisest things. God bless you. I think you will make an incredible nurse. Keep postimg. I just love what you have to say to all of us. My best,...
  16. Dealing with borderline

    I agree with the last two posters. To me, a pt. with BPD is just another patient with their own diagnosis to be treated therapeuically in the ways we have been taught. We must remember that these are...
  17. Emdr

    It is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for post traumatic stress disorder. It has been recommended to me for a trauma I experienced about five years ago., and I was wondering if anyone...
  18. Is 52 to old for starting nursing program

    There is another thread going on now called MS Psychiatric Nursing No Experience. It is in the Psychiatric Nursing site. Even if you are not interested in being a psych nurse, there are students in...
  19. MS Psychiatric Nursing with no experience?

    Thank you all for your encouragement. My thought, which I am sure is non traditional in itself lol, is that I will take courses online towards my MS in Psych. while I am recovering. They can't hurt,...
  20. I had surgery (prolapsed rectum) this past year at St. Francis Hospital in Port Washington ,Long Island. It is known as a cardiac hospital, but I had abdominal surgery, so I know that they do general...
  21. I never worked there, but I was a patient there. The nurse extenders were absolutely terrific, and they got terrific learning experiences in a great atmosphere. I watched carefully being a nurse and...
  22. What do you live for?

    I forgot to mention my dog-got a puppy-really helped!
  23. What do you live for?

    I have been depressed for the last five years. Not a day goes by that I do not cry. This is what has helped me: 1. trying to go back to nursing -a career I had started a long time ago. I took a...
  24. Returning to Workforce...Need Help!

    I am returning to nursing also. I would suggest taking a course or buying a book to study for the boards. Then after you become licensed, there are many refresher courses given by local colleges and...
  25. RN made me cry today at work!!

    I had signed up for a second refresher course at a large university hospital in my area. Anyway, there was a nursing assistant who was bullying me, and it made me cry too. I thought it was because...