CommanderZ

CommanderZ specializes in Interested in ER, OR & informatics.

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1. Poster Making Contest about a theme "Evidence Based Nursing".

   CommanderZ replied to Irwin0111's topic in General Nursing

   I'll give you my suggestion first; then you can read my rant if you choose. When I'm working on a graphics project, I will often start with a Google Images search of the topic at hand, to get the creative juices flowing. I googled "evidence based nur...

2. Would a voluntary inpatient stay preclude me from becoming an RN?

   CommanderZ replied to CommanderZ's topic in Psychiatric

   Thanks, dolcebellaluna (what a beautiful name!). I'm new here and can't PM you, but I'll IM your AIM account. I'd love to hear about your experience. Thanks for the offer.

3. Would a voluntary inpatient stay preclude me from becoming an RN?

   CommanderZ replied to CommanderZ's topic in Psychiatric

   Thanks, Kobri. I understand your point. And it's correct. And the input here has left me feeling better about whatever course I choose.

4. Would a voluntary inpatient stay preclude me from becoming an RN?

   CommanderZ replied to CommanderZ's topic in Psychiatric

   That Maslow - he's always right. Thanks for your suggestions, Miranda. When I first encountered trouble finding a doc, I did contact my former doc in LA, but she did not have any contacts in SC. I'm hoping that some of my professors here can help wit...

5. Would a voluntary inpatient stay preclude me from becoming an RN?

   CommanderZ replied to CommanderZ's topic in Psychiatric

   >Sorry for rambling, and this is the first post I've ever responded to, so hopefully I've not broken any rules. We are firsties together! And you're not rambling; I very much appreciate your willingness to share. One of the worst side effects of i...

6. Would a voluntary inpatient stay preclude me from becoming an RN?

   CommanderZ replied to CommanderZ's topic in Psychiatric

   I had a feeling that licensure issues vary by state. I am planning to talk things over with a former professor of mine and will make inquiries about state board requirements in SC. I hope your friend gets her situation sorted. >It isn't clear from...

7. Would a voluntary inpatient stay preclude me from becoming an RN?

   CommanderZ posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I'm a nursing student and am considering a voluntary inpatient psych stay for major bipolar depression. Other than lack of insurance, my primary obstacle to making this decision is whether having a hospitalization "on my record" would preclude RN lic...