RNfor918

RNfor918

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  1. EKU PMHNP summer '17 start

    RNfor918 replied to mama_rachael's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Cheers, ladies! Let the journey begin

  2. EKU PMHNP summer '17 start

    RNfor918 replied to mama_rachael's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I got in! EKU Summer 2017 start. Yay! Hoping to connect with others. Need to decide between EKU and

  3. When does staff rights start

    RNfor918 replied to Sniper06's topic in Psychiatric

    Is this patient focusing on one specific staff member, or is this language and verbal abuse directed towards others? I ask because I wonder if the patient has a specific issue (transference or...

  4. Psych nurse practitioner

    RNfor918 replied to bumblebeegaga's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know this is an old thread, but here in my area we have openings for psych NP's all the time. No shortage here. This includes all kinds of settings- acute, outpatient, residential. I'm always seeing...

  5. EKU PMHNP summer '17 start

    RNfor918 replied to mama_rachael's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello, I'm in the same boat angelhearty15! I applied for EKU's post MSN PMHNP program at the very end of December 2016 for the summer 2017 start. All my transcripts didn't make it there until...

  6. online post MSN PMHNP programs

    RNfor918 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm interested in your recommendation of good online post-MSN PMHNP programs (adult concentration). I've applied to EKU and Washburn. I'm interested in 100% online programs with no travel. Setting up...

  7. online post MSN PMHNP programs

    RNfor918 replied to RNfor918's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Now THAT I did not consider, thank you for the heads up. I will be sure to check with the

  8. New Grad Job Market PMHNP

    RNfor918 replied to middleagegal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I really can't imagine feeling prepared to work as a PMHNP prior to having RN psych experience. Could you do it? Probably. You could you apply and be an intelligent person who breezes through school...

  9. online post MSN PMHNP programs

    RNfor918 replied to RNfor918's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The state I live in has no restrictions for online programs. I am aware that some do. Mine has none. I can attend anywhere that is

  10. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    RNfor918 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    Central office still has my appeal and I've received no word back. Has anyone else gone through an appeal, and if so, how long did it take from the time it went off to the time word was received

  11. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

    RNfor918 replied to myrn11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know this is an old response, but tseabury12, I'm wondering if you could let us know what you ended up doing? How competitive is EKU- curious on your application GPA if you don't mind me

  12. VA Nurse Pay Scales

    RNfor918 replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    My experience has been that they do NOT. However, we do have something called NNEI and EISP- google those. They are scholarship programs which are basically like grants. You then incur a 3 year...

  13. VA RN grading and pay. Was there a mistake?

    RNfor918 replied to Healthygina's topic in Government, Military

    You sound like a RNII based on the small amount of info in your post. When you are hired, the Nursing Professional Standards Board (NPSB) reviews your application, credentials, experience and any...

  14. fearing for my license at a dangerous psych facility

    RNfor918 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I joined this forum today wanting to vent my frustrations, fears and warnings about a local behavioral health center. I'm afraid to say the name. At this stand alone behavioral health center, we have...

  15. Do you know a nurse who worked at a Veterans Administration hospital?

    RNfor918 replied to mikethern's topic in Government, Military

    I read another post from 2010 that said Phoenxi VA has no dental benefits. I start work there on 01/03/12 and have already been given enrollment info for health, dental, vision, etc. Phx VA has dental...

  16. Petite Scrubs?

    RNfor918 replied to NewLPN11's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Grey's Anatomy scrubs are the best I've ever worn. So soft, keep their color, and come in petite sizes! I'm 5'1 and these are some of the only scrubs I can buy without getting the pant hemmed....

  17. How long to get on board with Veteran Affairs?

    RNfor918 replied to finallyRN7's topic in Government, Military

    I start a new job with the VA this coming Tuesday 01/03/12. I applied for this job in early August 2011. I didn't hear anything back until October when I formally interviewed. From my application date...

  18. Munchausen's by Proxy?

    RNfor918 replied to Patient's topic in Psychiatric

    If you suspect harm may come to a child, you should call your local Child Protective Services hotline. Protect yourself, protect the child. That being said, to simply answer your question, real cases...

  19. Failed not sure what to do next

    RNfor918 replied to ToiyaT's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would suggest meeting with primary instructor to go over your semester with them. Sit down with them and see what went wrong, and where your strengths were. Determine if what happened is fixable. I...

  20. Need Shoe Advice From Nursing Students

    RNfor918 replied to mrsjbrent06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The best nursing shoes (for school and anyone else) I have ever found are the Nike AS V Walker shoes. They are all white so they will work for school, and are the most comfortable shoes I have ever...

  21. Starting Salaries for RNs in Arizona

    RNfor918 replied to NICU_RNwantsFL's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Two girlfriends of mine were hired at Banner Hospitals in Phoenix as new grads in the past 6 months. One of them has worked as an LPN for 6 years, the other was a medical assistant for 7 years. None...

  22. What is the weirdest thing someone has been admitted to the hospital for?

    RNfor918 replied to SweetsRN522's topic in General Nursing

    A patient was admitted through the ER straight to mental health after he walked into the ER stating he attempted suicide via OD. He had drank a bottle of Boones Farm and took member enhancement pills....

  23. Should ADD RN be given "disability" allowances?

    RNfor918 replied to meatloaf RN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Americans with Disabilities have reasonable right to accommodation (research "Americans with Disabilities Act"). What you are asking for is not reasonable. An example of something reasonable would be...

  24. fearing for my license at a dangerous psych facility

    RNfor918 replied to RNfor918's topic in Arizona Nursing

    An update on this- I did resign from this position. I think my post was a vent when I already knew what needed to be done. I had been playing a lot of "what ifs" with myself- "what if I need to be the...