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    NLN accreditation job requirement?

    elkpark replied to LUCBSN's topic in General Nursing

    The NLNAC has changed its name to ACEN. The ACEN accredits LPN, diploma, ADN, and BSN nursing programs. The CCNE accredits BSN and MSN programs. Accreditation is a lengthy and expensive process;...
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    Why join Sigma Theta Tau?

    elkpark replied to Winding's topic in General Nursing

    This is true; once you're in, you're a member for life even if you're not an active (dues-paying)
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    Pens or pencils?

    elkpark replied to imapsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

    I've seen the short, eraserless "golf" pencils, also. Years ago, I worked on a psych unit that only offered felt tip pens because they were considered the safest option. And I've worked on units on...
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    Nurse in a bar... Should you help?

    elkpark replied to crc2015's topic in General Students

    I attended nursing school "back in the day," also, and at no point were we taught that nursing is about being a selfless angel who is on call 24/7 to the entire world. It is my choice whether or not...
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    Why join Sigma Theta Tau?

    elkpark replied to Winding's topic in General Nursing

    Some chapters are active, some aren't. My old chapter (I'm still a member but living and working in a different state these days) has monthly meetings with research presentations, offers scholarships...
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    Narcan and CPR education

    elkpark replied to Mamackayrn's topic in General Nursing

    Are you credentialed as a CPR instructor? I don't think you can legitimately teach CPR otherwise. And I'm not sure what kind of "education" you think people need about naloxone. I'm hearing lots of...
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    Pros and cons of psych nursing?

    elkpark replied to AngelusLapsus's topic in Psychiatric

    I doubt there is much new to say about "pros and cons" of psychiatric nursing. The likelihood or frequency of encountering physically aggressive clients depends to some extent on the setting in which...
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    Is it legal to work as an aid while you are an RN

    elkpark replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    I already stated that nurses with inactive licenses are not permitted to practice nursing while their licenses are inactive. I'm just attempting to qualify some inaccurate sweeping generalizations...
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    What the heck is an NP 1 vs. an NP2, etc.

    elkpark replied to Goldenfox's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Why don't you inquire of the employer and find out from the source what "NP 1" and "NP 2" mean before you leap to a lot of
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    Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    elkpark replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    At the time Frances Farmer was hospitalized, nearly every psychiatric facility in the US would be considered "hideous" by today's standards. Just as our current standards of care will likely be...
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    Is it legal to work as an aid while you are an RN

    elkpark replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    This varies from state to state. Some states don't offer "inactive" status at all. Some offer inactive status, and, in that case, individuals with an inactive license are not permitted to practice...
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    Is it legal to work as an aid while you are an RN

    elkpark replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    Having an inactive RN license is not the same as not having a
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    What the heck is an NP 1 vs. an NP2, etc.

    elkpark replied to Goldenfox's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Maybe this is some sort of clinical ladder, like many hospitals have for the staff nurses (even though they are all
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    A simple reminder of why we do what we do, for everyone to reflect

    elkpark replied to Bedside_Life RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the OP didn't say anything to suggest that anyone else wrote it until someone else questioned the authorship
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    PDN and boundaries

    elkpark replied to quickkarma's topic in Private Duty

    I've never done private duty nursing (and can't imagine wanting to), but I think you are correct about the importance of clear, healthy boundaries. Like so many other things in nursing, just because...
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    A simple reminder of why we do what we do, for everyone to reflect

    elkpark replied to Bedside_Life RN's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, don't really care for inspirational pieces about what selfless, long-suffering martyrs nurses are. I assure you I am the farthest thing from a selfless, long-suffering martyr, and the reason...
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    Proctored exam

    elkpark replied to Rebeccared's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You're right, it sounds
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    Question about Licensure in PA

    elkpark replied to alvinanicole's topic in Nurse Registration

    You should list your diploma, the program that initially prepared you for licensure and to enter nursing practice. That's the education the BON is interested
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    Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    elkpark replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    The documents are linked on the Wyoming BON website licensure verification page, so I doubt it. Maybe we shouldn't get carried away with the schadenfreude ... (As much as I, too, would enjoy it being...
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    Giving meds in a group home setting

    elkpark replied to SoftballNurse49's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to allnurses! This is what happens when you have non-nurses managing non-nurses in clinical settings that involve things like giving medications. You are right, of course. I would encourage...
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    Anyone a Psychiatric Nurse or Forensic Nurse?

    elkpark replied to FutureBSNRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Welcome to allnurses. Have you looked through the Psychiatric Nursing forum (under the "Specialties" tab at the top of the screen)? Lots of info and opinions there. Best wishes for your
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    Psych nursing at the VA Medical Centers

    elkpark replied to 2ndChance's topic in Government, Military

    I worked in psych at a VA many years ago, and it wasn't significantly different from the community hospital psych units on which I've worked over the years. One difference that I did see was that we...
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    Licensed by Endorsement but original state of licensure is expired

    elkpark replied to ReInventYourself's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you as you maintain a current, active license somewhere, you don't have to be licensed in your original
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    Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    elkpark replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't suggesting that what she said wasn't true (I'm guessing it probably is), but it's still "poor form" and highly unprofessional to mouth off to the press about her employer in that way. It's...
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    Is it legal to work as an aid while you are an RN

    elkpark replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some sample statements from various BONs on this topic, that I was able to find in a quick Google search (not a comprehensive survey) and have posted here in the past. New York: Can a...