Laurel32

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1. Milk & Schizophrenia

   Laurel32 replied to WinterLilac's topic in Psychiatric

   Just a thought- as you probably know, antipsychotics increase appetite in patients. Ive even heard that Olanzapine makes food taste better. Maybe this is the reason, also combined with having food (of...

2. Attitudes of other staff

   Laurel32 posted a topic in Psychiatric

   This is kinda a rant... Looking for input too. I've been at my current job for about a year now. Some of the staff love to talk about the patients in a disrespectful manner. Now I'm not a saint, I do...

3. Psych to OR nursing??

   Laurel32 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I am a new grad in psych. I expect to be here for at least a few years... I just have a crazy dream of being an OR nurse! Psych obviously translates very little to OR nursing except for nursing...

4. Wanting to switch to psych nursing - questions

   Laurel32 replied to Scarlettz's topic in Psychiatric

   I would definitely go for a mental health unit in a hospital. Im a new grad. I love knowing that if things go south medically, I can always get support from ICU trained nurses. I work in a teaching...

5. Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

   Laurel32 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

   I kinda interested in being an OR nurse. The thing is, I am a new grad in psych. I expect to be in my unit for a minimum of two years... Would it even be possible to move from psych to OR nursing...

6. nurse-pt ratio

   Laurel32 replied to lynnpsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

   My unit's ratio is 1:5. We are always full so it is not common to have less than 5 pts. This is acute

7. Sentinal event

   Laurel32 replied to NursKris's topic in Psychiatric

   I am new in psych (working as a tech while in nursing school). This post really hit home. We had a patient attempt suicide last weekend, fortunately he did not succeed. I've been verbally and...

8. Failed my first pathphysiology exam

   Laurel32 replied to Jamjams's topic in General Students

   I know how you are feeling from experience. I scored 64% on my first exam! (except it was second quarter). It crushed me. I was in tears and it definitely put me into a slump. I ended up passing, and...

9. How old were you when you started Nursing School?

   Laurel32 replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

   I started the pre-reqs for nursing school while in high school. I started the associates nursing program at

10. Shoreline CC spring 2013 applicants?

    Laurel32 replied to erinb0203's topic in Washington Nursing

    My gosh I was accepted! You must be very close on the waiting list, or even

11. Shoreline CC spring 2013 applicants?

    Laurel32 replied to erinb0203's topic in Washington Nursing

    Oh yes I meant Winter quarter! Maybe all the peeps with high points were accepted last quarter?... who knows. Watching for the mail person everyday.. (even if it is to soon) and trying to keep my head...

12. Shoreline CC spring 2013 applicants?

    Laurel32 replied to erinb0203's topic in Washington Nursing

    Oh boy, I applied for Spring 2013 too! I heard that minimum was 104.25 too! I am applying with 101.75 points, let's hope this quarter isn't as competitive. My friend (who was accepted for Winter...

13. Community College? You must be stupid.

    Laurel32 replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    Thanks for this post OP. I've been feeling a little discouraged about starting my prereq classes at the local CC while most of my classmates are heading off to the State Universities... I just need...

14. What classes are you taking in the summer?

    Laurel32 replied to aNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm graduating from high school this month. Next month I'll be taking Math 99 (for a chemistry class), and Nutrition 101 online at a community college. I'm excited to start the harder science...

15. How do BSN programs work?

    Laurel32 posted a topic in General Students

    I am having trouble understanding how BSN programs work. From what I understand, out of high school you are applying to the schools pre-nursing program, not the nursing program itself. But that is the...