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    We need to advocate for better mental health

    wish_me_luck replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I agree, jb. Losing touch with reality is a sign and they tend to have a glazed over stare. I don't know how to describe it. That's in both suicidal people and homicidal people. Almost like they're...
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    We need to advocate for better mental health

    wish_me_luck replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    nh, I hear what you are saying. But, I have BPD. The news is reporting Adam Lanza had a personality disorder. I know there's different types and you know that. But, lay people/society has never heard...
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    Need advice from nurses with an MPH or health dept nurses

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Public, Community Health

    Stats specifically, I made a D in first part and a C in the second. But, I was also in high school (dual enrollment). Do health depts care what the specialization is or do they specifically want...
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    We need to advocate for better mental health

    wish_me_luck replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    tell, I have to laugh at that too. You can't call local law enforcement on mentally unstable people. The only way they can be detained for anything in this capacity is if they are a threat to...
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    Do you think psychiatric care is inadequate in the US?

    wish_me_luck replied to MusicEMT's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am volunteering at a crisis center and my hope is to get a NAMI group going. I can't get all the colleges in the area because of the state line and funding from VA vs TN. But, maybe I can figure out...
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    We need to advocate for better mental health

    wish_me_luck replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    rn58186, agree, agree, agree. I am tired of people blaming mental illness. There are so many factors that people are not considering--his parents divorced, which affected him (the news reporting that)...
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    When to give Letters of Recommendation?

    wish_me_luck replied to Niki_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I say bring everything with you (like a portfolio), but don't give the resume again unless they ask and I think if you want to give the letters (copies), then do it after the interview for them to...
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    Do you think psychiatric care is inadequate in the US?

    wish_me_luck replied to MusicEMT's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I just read in an article that it was possible that Adam Lanza suffered from a personality disorder. That made me cringe because I do fear that people will associate any personality disorder (and...
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    Do you think psychiatric care is inadequate in the US?

    wish_me_luck replied to MusicEMT's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I appreciate that, but then why is the "identified patient" still the patient if they are the healthiest one? Wouldn't the family member who is the real culprit become the patient? I think this is...
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    Do you think psychiatric care is inadequate in the US?

    wish_me_luck replied to MusicEMT's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sadala, I agree in treating the whole family. Yes, there may be one member with mental health issues, but usually enviroment plays a big role. I have BPD and in most cases, not every case though,...
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    Do you think psychiatric care is inadequate in the US?

    wish_me_luck replied to MusicEMT's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Cani, I agree. I think mental health needs to be taught in schools. Sexual education is taught, mental health needs to be taught. I don't know if under diagnosed is a good term though. Mental...
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    Do you think psychiatric care is inadequate in the US?

    wish_me_luck replied to MusicEMT's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I asked a similar question in the recovery forum, but specifically to the health care professionals who have mental illness. In short, the answer is yes, I think it is very inadequate. Can I add...
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    Pregnant and just lost job!

    wish_me_luck replied to INFINITEERN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I understand this is distressing, but you did mention that you used your FMLA up and you haven't even given birth yet. It's expected for people to be out of work right after they give birth, so that...
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    Thoughts from a person with Borderline Personality Disorder

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks, Viva and elk. Yeah, my therapist thinks I have mild BPD, if I have BPD at all. She isn't really seeing it and I have had a couple other psychiatrists that say they aren't seeing anything wrong...
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    wish_me_luck replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    My class did black dresses/pants suits for women and I think black pants and button up shirt for men. Classy. I did get a pinning picture and I love it. We have a big picture with the whole class and...
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    Discouraged new grad

    wish_me_luck replied to paRN12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Can you move back to PA until you get experience or is that a "no can
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    Personal Statement Requested to Register because of Depression/Anxiety -- Help?

    wish_me_luck replied to ChicagoMay's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    glascow, I asked specifically about our question and I was told that even though the question said "could" or was stated in that weird way, that I had to disclose. I was/am treated too. I am still in...
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    Virginia Monitoring Program

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just thought I would note here as well--if you have a "Valid VA Only" license, it is considered encumbered. Having the order alone, even without action, will cause it to be encumbered. It's not only...
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    Medical reserve corps question

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Okay, reply back from local Medical reserve corps-- the license is encumbered when it has any restriction on it, even being valid in only one state. So, having an order alone, without action, is still...
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    Medical reserve corps question

    wish_me_luck posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey guys, So, I want to do a volunteer thing next week. Form asks "do you have an unencumbered medical license?" Is it general medical license or physician license? If you are in monitoring is it...
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    5 months snd still haven't takin boards

    wish_me_luck replied to Nikki0727's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wouldn't wait too long to take it, but the notion that the longer you wait, the more likely you are to fail depends. If you stay with it while you wait to take NCLEX, then you will be fine. I...
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    Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    wish_me_luck replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That story was from AA? I hate to say this, but I am going to be honest. I don't think AA works as well as people say it does. I don't sit there every day and work the steps in a notebook like some do...
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    Personal Statement Requested to Register because of Depression/Anxiety -- Help?

    wish_me_luck replied to ChicagoMay's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    In VA, if you have a mental health issue ONLY, then it's typically just reports from your therapists and pdoc. I do screens because I had a hx of alcohol abuse. Just a thought, Viva. If it only said...
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    Medical reserve corps question

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't even have an action against it. In VA, there's an order and an action. I know they are different because I have seen licenses on the look up with both. Mine just says an
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    Another month down

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Time's flying by...today I have been enrolled in HPMP for 4 months (about 2 and a half months since orientation) and more importantly, at the end of tomorrow, I will have 8 months