SarahMaria

SarahMaria MSN, RN

Psychiatry, Forensics, Addictions

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  1. Smokers in Nursing School--How Are You Treated?

    SarahMaria replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    I have worked on Acute Psych for 8+ years. When some patients come in and realize they can't smoke, it can become a major problem. Immediately, the patient wants to leave. This isn't going to...

  2. ipod touch applications for clinical

    SarahMaria replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    Let me clarify everything I have said about the apps I have. I don't know if there is a difference...but I have an iPhone 3gs, not an iPod Touch. I say this because I don't have to update my...

  3. Smokers in Nursing School--How Are You Treated?

    SarahMaria replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    The hospitals that are smoke-free not only require staff to smoke elsewhere (if not at all), but also the patients and visitors. [i know I'm going to get slammed for this] I think this is wrong for...

  4. Smokers in Nursing School--How Are You Treated?

    SarahMaria replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    Interesting perspective. Yes, smoking has negative consequences, and everyone is aware of the health problems associated with smoking. But I think your comment about one "should be able to make it...

  5. Smokers in Nursing School--How Are You Treated?

    SarahMaria replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    Interesting how no smokers have commented. Yet so many non-smokers with negative things to say about smoking and healthcare, nursing school, etc. I find it very, very

  6. Smokers in Nursing School--How Are You Treated?

    SarahMaria replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    Of course not. We get a 30 minute meal break. Sometimes we eat and then go outside, or I just go outside and not eat at

  7. Why Do Nursing Instructors Rely So Heavily On PowerPoints To Teach?

    SarahMaria replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    I am the OP, and I feel the need to defend or re-explain the reasoning behind my starting this thread. I do not bore easily, nor do I wish to be entertained in a classroom. I don't know why my...

  8. Amount of debt upon graduation?

    SarahMaria replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    If this works for you and this is your plan, that's fantastic. I'm just not sure if cost should be the determining factor or only factor to consider when choosing a

  9. Excited for psych clinical!!

    SarahMaria replied to decembergrad2011's topic in General Students

    If you have a desire to work with the mentally ill, then go for it. Psychiatric patients need nurses who are caring and passionate about their work. I started on OB, and have been on Psych for 8...

  10. ipod touch applications for clinical

    SarahMaria replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    I don't pay for any subscriptions for any of the medical apps I have. Many parts of Skyscape are free: ACC Guidelines (Cardiac), Archimedes (Tools, Calculators, Index), Check Rx (Med Interaction...

  11. cliques in nursing school

    SarahMaria replied to sunshine344's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    WOW!!! What a bunch of

  12. cliques in nursing school

    SarahMaria replied to sunshine344's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    After working in a hospital for 11 years (on 2 different units) and completing 3 semesters of nursing school, here is my advice. There will always be cliques and people that stick together. You are...

  13. ipod touch applications for clinical

    SarahMaria replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    I like Epocrates, NurseTabs, SkyScape for general information. There is a free Micromedex app that is fantastic. I like the "Nursing in a Flash" series for NCLEX review, there are apps for:...

  14. Not wanting to work at hospital?

    SarahMaria replied to momof2prettygirls's topic in General Students

    Not all hospitals only offer 12 hour

  15. Excited for psych clinical!!

    SarahMaria replied to decembergrad2011's topic in General Students

    An RN Program. I have attempted to persuade the Program Director to reconsider the decision to omit a psych clinical. This has been unsuccessful. We do have lectures dedicated to psychiatry. The...

  16. Excited for psych clinical!!

    SarahMaria replied to decembergrad2011's topic in General Students

    I am very disappointed that my NS doesn't have a psych rotation. I have worked on an acute, locked psych unit for 8 years and I think it would be a great experience for students to be exposed to...

  17. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    SarahMaria replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    The very first day of orientation to law school (very hard), the dean told us to look to the student on our left and then look to the student on our right. One of those people will not graduate...he...

  18. Accelerated BSN Program help

    SarahMaria replied to lotsofsunshine's topic in General Students

  19. Amount of debt upon graduation?

    SarahMaria replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    After getting my BA, I owed only about $25K. Once I finished by JD, I was in debt nearly $90K. When I'm done with Nursing School, I will owe WELL OVER $110,000!! Scary to think about it. I will be...

  20. Why Do Nursing Instructors Rely So Heavily On PowerPoints To Teach?

    SarahMaria replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    I am well aware of the fact that school is hard work. I have a bachelors and a doctorate and am adding nursing into the mix. After 11-12 years of college, I know how to study and prepare for class....

  21. Why Do Nursing Instructors Rely So Heavily On PowerPoints To Teach?

    SarahMaria replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    Seriously?? What is the point of going to school and getting an education if you don't want to think or do anything? Just having an instructor provide the relevant material so students can pass an...

  22. Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

    SarahMaria replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, the Constitution states nothing about pregnancy or the right to privacy. Probably the most important case regarding womens' reproductive choice is Roe v. Wade (1973). This US Supreme Court...

  23. Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

    SarahMaria replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    Do any other family/friends know about this? If so, perhaps an informal intervention may help. Discuss your concerns about the children, finances, and work. Suggest she get some sort of treatment...

  24. Why Do Nursing Instructors Rely So Heavily On PowerPoints To Teach?

    SarahMaria replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    Exactly. It's not the program used that is the problem. I couldn't care less if the information was presented on Word, Excel, written on the board, or distributed on a handout. What bothers me is...

  25. Moral/Ethical Advice

    SarahMaria replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    this is nothing more than a cop-out. i don't know where you work, but there are rules in place for retaliation. if the facility doesn't adhere to them, it's a class action suit again them. it...