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    Did we fail the test or were we failed by our educators?

    elkpark replied to shmajo's topic in General Students

    Yeah, right, like the one the OP is attending
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    Recently Laid Off - Is Nursing for Me?

    elkpark replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    OP, there are also a kazillion "direct-entry" MSN (and maybe, by now, DNP) programs for individuals with a BA/BS in another discipline to enter advanced practice nursing. They typically are 2-3 years...
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    Recently Laid Off - Is Nursing for Me?

    elkpark replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    There are a kazillion accelerated BSN programs around the country, offered by well-known, well-respected, "reputable" schools, that offer people with a BA/BS in a different discipline (but no nursing...
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    Legal liability in detox

    elkpark replied to Cookies17's topic in Addictions

    Your facility/organization pays big bucks to have legal counsel available -- I would go to whoever is the legal representation for your employer and ask the
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    Most online program not accepting WA RNs?

    elkpark replied to Zoom9's topic in Washington Nursing

    It's not that the schools won't accept WA state residents, it's that the schools haven't been approved by WA to operate in their state (by enrolling residents of the state). This is a new Federal...
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    License suspension/going to school

    elkpark replied to Athomason8587's topic in Nursing Career

    ^^ This. Every LPN ->RN program I'm aware requires that you have a valid, active LPN license in order to be eligible for the program. If you lose your license, you can't continue in the program....
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    ACNP.. non-certified but wanting to be!

    elkpark replied to dncr346's topic in Advanced Practice

    I don't think you can sign up to take it again if you don't pass today -- I thought the exam/credential was already "retired." You must be getting in just under the
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    Financial stability while in an accelerated nursing program

    elkpark replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in General Students

    Are you sure that an ABSN is your best option? A traditional BSN program would take longer but be slower paced, and you could continue working at least part-time. Have you talked to any other types...
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    When your ex or their mistress/lover is the patient?

    elkpark replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Anywhere I've evr worked, it was standard policy that one would not be assigned to work with anyone with whom one had an existing relationship (relatives, neighbors, etc.); there would be no question...
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    Are nursing school policies allowed to be changed

    elkpark replied to rgags6's topic in General Students

    Those specific kind of policies are often implemented because the low NCLEX pass rates have gotten the attention of the BON, which has told the school that it has a limited amount of time to improve...
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    How to deal with a preceptor that violates HIPAA

    elkpark replied to Mission2BNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    How do you define "constantly violat(ing)
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    Why do online courses cost so much? I'm baffled.

    elkpark replied to SHGR's topic in General Students

    Your husband is exactly right. They are charging you for the convenience of being able to do graduate courses from home in your jammies. Is this a proprietary school? They are notorious for charging...
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    RN planning on going to law school

    elkpark replied to Jayestonilo's topic in Legal

    I have not had the experience of attending law school, but a long-time boyfriend went to law school quite a few years ago while we were living together, so I had a "front row seat" for his experience....
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    Need a BSN for what again?

    elkpark replied to ModernRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That's what a lot of nurses were saying 40 years ago, and we're no closer to that happening now than we were then (in terms of licensure, that is -- clearly a lot of employers are showing a preference...
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    Quick question about inpatient

    elkpark replied to ksuheather's topic in Psychiatric

    How are you defining "group therapy"? I'm sure you don't mean the clients sitting around in a circle with a qualified psychotherapist "pretty much all day." Yes, lots of group activities take place...
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    Do you ever want to escape nursing profession?

    elkpark replied to thida's topic in General Nursing

    There are plenty of reasons why (and days that) I want to "escape" nursing, but having to drive to work in bad weather (or even getting told after I get there that they don't need me) is the least of...
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    prescription drug addiction

    elkpark replied to shedevilprincss's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed -- but it's a great place for someone who isn't in an acute mental health crisis, but is just looking to score some benzos and knows what to say to get them, because so many EDs will just give...
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    prescription drug addiction

    elkpark replied to shedevilprincss's topic in General Nursing

    That's because no one gets dependent (or gets any kind of rush) from Depakote or lithium. The challenge with most psych meds is getting the people who really need them to keep taking them. EDs,...
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    Looking for legal advice

    elkpark replied to Ameel15's topic in General Students

    $27k for an LPN program?? Good lord. Is this a for-profit
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    Advice!!!!!!

    elkpark replied to SouthernNurse90's topic in General Students

    But they don't leave work early in order to do it
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    Direct Entry MSN with low GPA?

    elkpark replied to jdderpic's topic in General Students

    I agree that direct-entry programs are highly competitive. Be aware that, even if a school publishes in its literature that the minimum GPA for acceptance is 2.5, 3.0, whatever, that doesn't mean...
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    Would it be Wrong?

    elkpark replied to kellylauren's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The nurse pursuing any kind of personal relationship with you would be a significant violation of ethical and professional boundaries in nursing. Just let it go. Best
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    Question for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

    elkpark replied to rock hopper's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The psych NP role parallels the role of psychiatrists -- predominantly diagnosing and med management, with little or no formal therapy. PMHNP programs don't really prepare people to be...
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    How do you address nurses with a PhD?

    elkpark replied to SWGOH's topic in General Nursing

    I apologize for sounding patronizing -- that wasn't my intent. If the CNO was "at the table," were they at the table advocating for this, or did it get passed in spite of their opposition? I can...
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    How do you address nurses with a PhD?

    elkpark replied to SWGOH's topic in General Nursing

    I read your link. It sounds like the CNO is explaining to nurses what legislation that has been passed by the (provincial? national? congress? legislature? whatever it's called up there :))...