Barnstormin' PMHNP

Barnstormin' PMHNP

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  1. An Overview Of Nursing Compact Licenses

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    TheCommuter, Thank you for an article that is actually useful and accurate. (P.S. secretly I want to be known as Bunny

  2. Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Altra, I agree. The all caps "LIED" in the title is not accurate. Body mechanics were/have been taught because it was considered correct form and the best way to lift. We obviously know better now...

  3. Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I tried following your links to the "works" cited and they don't work. I am also surprised that they are blogs and not peer reviewed research that you are using to support your position statement....

  4. What are Theory / Concepts class?

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Louseb's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Theory is usually about nursing theories running from leadership to practice, to health behaviors....there's a theory for everything. Its a pain in the butt class because it is kind of useless unless...

  5. Why Failing Med Students Don't Get Failing Grades ...

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just some input. In my ADN program we lost about 3 students in the clinical portion (this was true for each cohort) and it was always due to unsafe practice, like medication issues, or a patient...

  6. To tell or not to tell!

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Trust me, they'll

  7. New Grad Job Market PMHNP

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to middleagegal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes I am JulesA. I am actually the first NP student he has accepted for precepting, I worked perdiem there for a while and when I realized what a great unit it was I asked about clinicals and he...

  8. New Grad Job Market PMHNP

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to middleagegal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    JulesA, fortunately he stays very current and is always telling me about new developments he is reading about or rationals for meds. I rarely see him prescribe benzos for anything. We have rampant...

  9. New Grad Job Market PMHNP

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to middleagegal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi JulesA, just a added comment. My preceptor is an older psychiatrist with almost 40 years of experience. He has had me doing H&P's, "diagnosing" , & "prescribing" since the first day I...

  10. New Grad Job Market PMHNP

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to middleagegal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good Question JulesA. I don't even know why there is a student NP forum, it's all abut schools and getting into one. I learn more lurking on the NP/APN

  11. What is the most complex clinical procedure you had to do in your career?

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    English please for the psych

  12. How to stop crying at clinicals?

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to JESSICAAA159's topic in General Nursing

    I am 50 and I cry fairly easily (commercials, news stories, when I get really mad I cry too, I can't win lol) I am better at controlling it now, but I sing or hum Sia's song "Titanium" when I am...

  13. Gel Nails

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to er.mere's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I see a conversation about this kind of topic, all I can think of is the PA that worked in the ICU. His white lab coat was FILTHY, FILTHY, FILTHY. Yes, I had to say it three times. I spoke...

  14. Fired and Devastated

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to SweenyG's topic in General Nursing

    Come on over to psych nursing! Your years of experience of dealing with manipulative people can benefit you in psych lol. Best people I've ever worked with in any

  15. Taking Patients down to the Morgue

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to cd365c's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    cheezwhizz90, very good post. I too feel it is a privilege to care for the patients of mine that have passed on. It is the final mystery and I feel I have provided dignity and respect for their...

  16. Choosing PMHNP program

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to FuturePMHNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with JulesA. I am finding that in my program a lot of learning is in clinical and self directed as far as the psych component. Also make sure your state accepts online schools. As far as...

  17. Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, it's not a lisp, it's a bad habit and many people in my neck of the woods have

  18. Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who makes an 'SH' out of an 'S'.......like shtrict instead of strict, or shtreet, instead of street. Drives. me. bonkers. What's worse is there is a radio DJ on the local station that talks...

  19. Should I quit nursing school?

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to mara.bug's topic in General Students

    Finish the RN, go into direct admission Psych NP program. PMHNP's can do therapy, there are many openings in the field. My niece has her PhD in psych and can't get a

  20. Graduating in May with FPMHNP!

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to andy25's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Andy5, I live in NY and I graduate next May with my PMHNP. I am also thinking of moving out of state at some point. I think getting your RN license in the state is the first step. Then applying...

  21. Most Esteemed Nursing Role

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    trinitymaster, you're going to be a h*** of an

  22. (IN)Appropriate Dress

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen an NP dressed inappropriately that I can remember, they always looked very professional, that goes for the Dr.'s and PA's as well. I've seen far more inappropriately dressed RN's,...

  23. If you can't pass the NCLEX after three attempts....LVN license only!

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to neonurse97's topic in General Nursing

    Wow....I'm mad for the LPN's. I'm insulted for them. I have a ton of respect for all my coworkers and to make a statement like this does not bode well for your working relationships. See the...

  24. Clinical rotation question for Psych NP's

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks JulesA and Whispera for your replies. I spoke to the director about my concerns and he actually said that when I was ready to do OP, let him know and he would make it happen. We do have a...

  25. Clinical rotation question for Psych NP's

    Barnstormin' PMHNP posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi All, I had a question about my clinical rotation. I currently do my clinical on my inpatient, acute care unit, I am also learning crisis consultation in the ER. I could do all my rotations here...