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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...

  16. New Grad moving to Albuquerque in December

    walterrn replied to rpbear's topic in General Nursing

    Good morning. UNM does have a few perks. Unfortunately, they begin your pay grade dependent upon yrs exp. They do have a clinical ladder which you can end up with an additional $5 Qhr (and fairly...

  17. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    walterrn replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    While in nursing school, I had to take care of an end stage AIDS client. The staff had me gown, glove and mask, which turned out to be a good thing, since this gentlemen spewed projectile bloody...

  18. borderline friend help

    walterrn replied to catz's topic in Psychiatric

    I have found that the #1 symptom of BP is: "What can I do to sabotage my treatment?" Sometimes being a friend can be taxing on the soul. First and foremost, I need to take care of me. I ask myself...

  19. Psych Tech job for ADN student

    walterrn replied to foreverhope's topic in Psychiatric

    Are you crazy? Cause if you're not, you'll have a tough time in the psych field.................take it from someone who is ; ) Walter the

  20. Restraints - Face Up Or Face Down?

    walterrn replied to PRNMEDS's topic in Psychiatric

    JCHAO standards states "Face up". Many adolescents have sexual abuse issues. Also, easier to assess ABCs. A little spit? I hate spitters, but I've had projectile bloody vomit spewed on me by an...

  21. I'm In!!!

    walterrn replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Now the fun (does nursing school allow sleep?) really starts. Hang in there, it's well worth it. Walter the

  22. Working Nights

    walterrn replied to skanded's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't do any other shift. I get a $6.00/hr diff for noc; no doctors, no administration, minimal client care (although that can change real fast). It took a little while to adjust my internal...

  23. How to do mental health nursing?

    walterrn replied to a-rose's topic in Psychiatric

    Hahahahahahahahaha........thats a pretty funny statement you wrote there. Unfortunately, this is not "Nursing Humor" Walter the

  24. Psych nurses similar to other nurses?

    walterrn replied to ferfer's topic in Psychiatric

    Are psych nurses like other nurses? Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha You have to be a little bent to work psych.........I'm the perfect example. Walter the

  25. Psych nurses similar to other nurses?

    walterrn replied to ferfer's topic in Psychiatric

    Managed Care - we find more psych with medical issues and more medical with psych issues. Nature of the beast. Walter the Nurse QUOTE=ferfer]I need quick replies as I need to write a position paper...