mystory BSN, RN

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    Sometimes it's hard to tell a drug seeker from a patient in pain.

    mystory replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    I just document the patient's stated pain scale and give the drug. As harsh as it sounds, I don't care if s/he is drug seeking. It is that person's problem, not
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    Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

    mystory replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, very common at the last facility I worked at. It was a burden on the few of us that stayed behind (psych unit) because we had to scramble shorthanded to do rounds, guard the nurses station,...
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    Nurses - favorite part of your job and nursing school?

    mystory replied to hmadden12's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, fellow Aggie! My favorite part of nursing school was my great classmates, some of whom I am still close friends with. My favorite part of working as a nurse is great coworkers. Hmm there is a...
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    does it really matter where you got your degree from?

    mystory replied to Nolander's topic in General Nursing

    Know your industry, know your area. Here in NYC, in matters immensely what kind of degree you have, and where you got
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    MSW to RN

    mystory replied to yocho's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello there. I have a similar story, became an RN after earning my MSW. I did the accelerated BSN post-baccalaureate route, and would recommend the same to expedite the process. There is a "Nurse...
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    Nope, you're not going to die tonight...... says the hospice nurse

    mystory replied to Old.Timer's topic in General Nursing

    Another nurse here who shuddered a bit at that commercial. The nurse invalidated Berta in so many ways..I'd be surprised if Berta ever mentioned the window custom again, sad since it was such a...
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    No one will hire a nurse with only a Associates???

    mystory replied to CNA1991's topic in General Nursing

    Here in NYC so many facilities prefer BSN, and some only hire those with their BSNs, especially new grads. This is particularlly true for Manhattan..where I live and
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    Not invited back to teach-are student evals given too much weight?

    mystory posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My best friend, T, is a psych NP, but it has always been her passion to teach. She was thrilled to land a summer gig teaching psych to BSN students. She loved it, and was hoping to be invited back...
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    Nursing to Osteopathy?

    mystory replied to adamsli88's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it! My mom was an LPN..and has been an OB/GYN for 25 years, although she's allopathic. Sorry, but no credit is given for nursing. Possibly PAs, since some of them sit in the same classes as the...
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    Nursing doesnt define you

    mystory replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Brilliant thread! Some fascinating and special folks here. Well, my first love is NYC, born and raised. I love to explore the city, all of the boroughs, neighborhoods, nuances, especially when it's...
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    What are your favorite types of patients??

    mystory replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like adolescent girls..people often stereotype them and disregard their feelings and problems as "drama." An honest, open talk about what is going on in their life and how they feel about themselves...
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    What's your favorite shift to work?

    mystory replied to JennNHD24's topic in General Nursing

    I would gladly take any 12 hour shift....I WANT 12s!!!! I work psych right now and I'm stuck with 8 hr shifts..I have worked days, evenings, and nights..and they all comparably stink! When oh when...
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    Personality Disorder Test...how do you stack up?

    mystory replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    High in Avoidant and Borderline. Everything else low. Exactly what I
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    Anyone ever have a famous person as a patient?

    mystory replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I live in NYC, so it's kind of surprising that I haven't had any big celebrities as pts. I have a lot of patients who are entertainers in some fashion and think they are way bigger than they are. I've...
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    Seeking mental health services while working in the field?

    mystory posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am a psych nurse..I have aggressive tendencies and an affinity towards benzos and other prescription "downers". These undesirable traits of mine have been in remission for years but have recently...
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    Seeking mental health services while working in the field?

    mystory replied to mystory's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks so much for the support and guidance everyone, what a compassionate bunch. I took the advice to heart..my therapist has started individual DBT skills with me and I've checked out some online...
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    What is the better shift? Would you rather work night shift or day shift? Curious :)

    mystory replied to tikilpn2's topic in General Nursing

    I'd take either over these evening 3-11 shifts! Oh when will psych evolve into 12 hour
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    I miss bedside nursing.

    mystory replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in EMS for several years. There was so much gossip, back stabbing, sabotogue, and cattiness in that male dominated field. For some reason, because men were involved, society does not consider...
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    Any nurses out there with siblings who are doctors?

    mystory replied to digitiminimi's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, both of my parents are physicians and one of my brothers is about to start as an internal medicine intern. And that's just my immediate family! Fortunately, everyone supports and respects my...
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    Is this professional?

    mystory replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I occasionally forget about my sunglasses and accidentally leave them on my head. I suppose it may not be professional because it potentially gives the impression that one can't wait to get the hell...
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    Mean Doctors....

    mystory replied to mnrb_mdn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe it's the social worker/psych nurse in me, but I always just consider the source. If a doctor is unnecessarily rude, that behavior says plenty about him/her and nothing about me. I just feel...
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    Is there any problem being a pre-med nursing student...?

    mystory replied to TJ_vladin's topic in General Nursing

    Myth. My mom is an obgyn and she is part of a panel that interviews potential medical students at a major nyc school of medicine. She says that students can have any major, infact, they may look...
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    Is there any problem being a pre-med nursing student...?

    mystory replied to TJ_vladin's topic in General Nursing

    I think nursing is a great undergrad degree to study while pursuing medicine. You have to get a BA/BS in something, and med school doesn't care what it is, so you might as well study something that...
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    Brain of a Nurse

    mystory replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    There are about 3 million nurses in practice in the US. Not all of us are detail-oriented. I certainly am not. I am much more process-oriented. My mind wanders to what in their home or environment...
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    Archetypes in Nursing

    mystory replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I can't believe I forgot.. The Hawk: This nurse watches other nurses, particularly orientees and new grads, like a hawk. S/he notices every minor mistake they make, and enjoy broadcasting their...