Barnstormin' PMHNP

Barnstormin' PMHNP

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  1. Night nurse

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to lasair's topic in Psychiatric

    Just a thought here. I really like working with male peers as they usually tell it like it is (in their view anyway!). The bad part is that it can come across as being abrasive. The good part is...

  2. Long hair unrestrained at work

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

    I worked with a nurse in the ICU who wore her hair down all the time. It was down to her lower back. It gave me the shudders to look at because I always wondered how she avoided getting it into the...

  3. Looking for advice from experienced nurses regarding the possibility of student debt

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to CHBlake's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many MSN programs have two to three start dates each year. Or, get the ADN first and then immediately enroll in an online RN-BSN program and do one or two courses at a time, this will appease the BSN...

  4. Nursing Pins

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

    I bought a cheap one for my ADN program, I attended pinning and it was one of the most memorable events of my life. I wear it on my badge because it is meaningful to me and a symbol of strength over...

  5. Starting NP only 1 yr exp sense 2010

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Mqnurse40's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'd be more concerned about getting accepted into a decent masters program, I'm not sure experience that far back will help your chances. Maybe work for awhile while you research programs, do a...

  6. Negotiating Salary -- Do it!

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to juschillin's topic in Advanced Practice

    NRSKarenRN, Thanks for those links, super helpful info for the future. The director of my unit is already throwing lines out to me regarding taking a position when I graduate, and I know they are...

  7. Clinicals in a border state ?

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to 42346_nurse_'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Now I am concerned, I live and attend grad school in NY but work and have clinicals in PA. Is this an issue? I had no clue that there could be a problem with clinicals and I don't know if NY and PA...

  8. Ethical question-WWYD?

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    I was first on scene at an accident last week and it took EMS 20 minutes to get there, just sayin'.... If the Epi was dosed correctly and they had lost their airway, yes, I would give it. As far as...

  9. Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

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

  10. Male Nurse Interactions

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to MikeRN84's topic in Men in Nursing

    It might be different if you were a nurse in actuality too, many people get in to nursing school, but not as many pass. Students in general are a mixed bag of professionalism too, you just don't know...

  11. Male Nurse Interactions

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to MikeRN84's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think this is an interesting thread as I am a mature woman who is a nurse, has been a patient, and has had babies. I have only had excellent experiences with my male colleagues, they are amazing to...

  12. Non-psych nurses as CRNP-PMH

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Jules A's topic in Psychiatric

    JulesA, It truly is a shame about the experienced nurses not wanting to pursue their PMHNP. I keep bugging them to do it lol, as they have so much experience and their assessment skills are top...

  13. Questions about CNA transfer

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to melrey1988's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you google "city data" along with the town and state you will find a great website with forums that will be specific to your area. People will be happy to answer your questions about schools etc.,...

  14. Nursing shortage

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in General Nursing

    As I have found to my dismay, it doesn't matter if it's time sensitive or not. Each semester I am expected to purchase 2-5 new textbooks, especially in Grad school. I could easily use texts that I...

  15. Non-psych nurses as CRNP-PMH

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Jules A's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with everyone, JulesA you make many valid points. In my PMHNP program we starts with 5 full time students, only 2 of us have had direct psychiatric experience, and now we have bloated to 10,...

  16. Would you work here?

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to ellieheart's topic in Psychiatric

    Nope.

  17. Not sure how I should respond

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If telling them your opinion of the place would make a difference, then do it, but in a professional manner. Somehow I have a feeling that telling them won't make one bit of difference, it's just...

  18. Any psychiatric nurse practitioners? I need advice. Please help!

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

    Completely agree with above posters. I am in a PMHNP program and I have worked ICU, rehab, etc and psych, The acute care is valuable to me but the psych is definitely more

  19. Please I need some advice..

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to lily_17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you can afford it, take it. There's nothing better than working with a good crew, and nothing worse than being on your own, responsible for everything and drowning.

  20. I feel like I caused harm to pt

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to psmithlove's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Excellent! So glad to hear

  21. I feel like I caused harm to pt

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to psmithlove's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do what ever you have to do to get a new preceptor. That preceptor should not be allowed anywhere near patients, she is incompetent, period. I would not be able to trust a single thing she would...

  22. Need encouragement- how do you control your fear?

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    Hello, I am currently in Grad school for my PMHNP and your post resonated with me. I went the ADN, RN to BSN and now Masters in my nursing career. I stress over every exam. My advanced patho this...

  23. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

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

    My solution was to vote with my feet. The only reason I have changed jobs a couple times is because of patient safety issues. I am not a shrinking violet, I opened my mouth and made my case to each...

  24. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS!!!

  25. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Everyone else has great advice so I am going to hit something a bit different. You are saying you are starting all over again, this is incorrect. I have changed jobs a couple times until I found my...