walterrn

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1. Roll call!

   walterrn replied to Rustyhammer's topic in General Nursing

   Okay, I get it..........Hi Ann..........had to have help to figure out who this was. Walter the

2. Second Bachelor's.......BSN??? (this could be funny)

   walterrn replied to wje9516's topic in Nursing Career

   I was a house painter for 15 years. I hate painting, but can make a piece of wood look like a piece of glass. Had my own business, set my own hours, hired who I wanted and paid what I wanted (well,...

3. switch to psych or detox nursing

   walterrn replied to yasmina's topic in Nursing Career

   CD=chemical dependency Yes lol, you can get bit, scratched, spit on (my breaking point), kicked, hit, kneed in the groin...............I've had to go to occupational health 3x in the 15 yrs of...

4. switch to psych or detox nursing

   walterrn replied to yasmina's topic in Nursing Career

   Good morning, Why do they have chemical dependency in psychiatric hospitals? Cause people like me are CRAZY. Throwing away life, love, income, friends, God for anothr drink/drug is nothing but...

5. Did you work full time while going to school?

   walterrn replied to Faye714's topic in General Nursing

   Good morning, I started my nursing career working as a psych tech for an adolescent psychiatric hospital. After noticing that I did everything the nurses did (so I thought) and received a third of...

6. Did you work full time while going to school?

   walterrn replied to Faye714's topic in General Nursing

   Good morning, I started my nursing career working as a psych tech for an adolescent psychiatric hospital. After noticing that I did everything the nurses did (so I thought) and received a third of...

7. How do you become a "Psych Nurse"?

   walterrn replied to sabine_rn's topic in Psychiatric

   Specialization comes with time and a feel for your dicipline. The first thing about specialties, is that you have to enjoy what you do. It has to be more than just a job. Once you decide where your...

8. I was a patient on my own unit today....yikes.....

   walterrn replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

   Hope that doesnt happen to me...................I work at a jail. Walter the

9. New Grad moving to Albuquerque in December

   walterrn replied to rpbear's topic in General Nursing

   Ms Candy, I dont know rate per hr, but lets pretend its the $17.00 you were quoted. If you're a BSN, you are immedeatly (spelling) a "CAP 1" giving you an additional $1.50 /hr. If you are certified...

10. Shoes

    walterrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I believe that I have developed a "Morton's Neuroma" (self diagnosed) and am having trouble with my regular shoes (Rebok) due to the pain. Any recommendations for a good pair of walking shoes? (the...

11. Drug Seeking Behaviors?

    walterrn replied to JLN1129's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    For those of you that are going to slam me for bringing this up, let me just say that I'm tossing out one of many alternatives to chronic pain. "Methadone". Many people enjoy life, free of pain with...

12. One simple question...

    walterrn replied to *nervousguy*'s topic in General Nursing

    Here's a thought. Go to the university, get your BSN, join the military for six years and they'll pick up that school

13. Addiction/ Nursing License

    walterrn replied to bodine's topic in General Nursing

    I started my nursing career as a psych tech with two yrs clean and sober. I've always found my life hx to be an advantage when dealing with clients, not a hinderance. But, if you don't want anyone...

14. Old Topic about night shift and melatonin

    walterrn replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Melatonin does nothing for me. Herbal remedies seem to work well for many people, but doesn't touch me. I have my bedroom designed for day sleep. I first have a thick, black curtain on my window...

15. Religion's Place in Nursing

    walterrn replied to CHIRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. A very good discussion folks. Guess I'll toss my two cents in as well. I believe that God, in His infinate wisdom, figured that us humans could not and would not agree on anything. What color...