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  1. Nursing Faculty Shortage

    spaniel replied to Shane_in_Arizona's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Frankly I do not see all that many openings for the decently paid assistant/associate or certainly full professorships. Yes, there are loads of poorly paid adjuncts positions around. I'd really like...

  2. Owning your own practice?

    spaniel replied to Critical Care-Bear's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just a quick opinion here. I can think of areas in which it would"fly"" perhaps better than others. Psych is one of them,especially if you are in a community where a good reputation goes 'round....

  3. Opthalmic Nursing

    spaniel replied to Jaggy Thistle's topic in International Nursing

    Having had two cornea transplants myself, I know more about extensive eye surgery than perhaps anyone would want to know. Well here goes: There are some hospitals in the US that would probably love to...

  4. New Grad Psych Charting Difficulties=(

    spaniel replied to PsychRN05's topic in Psychiatric

    As much as I dislike using "buzz-words", they can help with charting. Some interventions can be listed as : cognitive restructuring, validation of emotions, creative refocusing, active problem...

  5. Primary Care in advanced practice psych

    spaniel replied to FeelGDRN's topic in Psychiatric

    You raise a good point. I once asked a professor of an FNP program if she often precribes psychotropics because I was wondering if that would be one avenue for me. My expertise is in psych but I've...

  6. My School is Gone!

    spaniel replied to glascow's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Glascow- good to hear from you. I did a preliminary search. Gonzaga University in Washington State lists an FNP program with online component. It is a Jesuit school. I believe it might have said...

  7. My School is Gone!

    spaniel replied to glascow's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Glasgow- Male Nurse and others very affected--Though I have watched the TV station coverage, nothing comes close to hearing first hand reports. I do so wish that all stations would cover this more....

  8. Input on borderline BD

    spaniel replied to TitaniaSidhe's topic in Psychiatric

    May I add another element here? Yes, we look to meds for mood regulation but why not try some things that our generations in the past used. I'm talking about creative outlets. For example, singing has...

  9. Can anyone recommend any online programs for a psychiatric NP program?

    spaniel replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi there Krissey- I did PM you ... hopefully the correct way this time. Perhaps I should have added this. If you live near the school and can get to the school to have questions answered, this might...

  10. Can anyone recommend any online programs for a psychiatric NP program?

    spaniel replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    I mistakenly posted in the regular "spot" intending a private message. To cut to the chase, I indicated that I had applied to an online NP psych program, but it was very difficult to negotitate. I...

  11. going into art therapy... need some help...

    spaniel replied to NurseCard's topic in Psychiatric

    I hope I have my information reasonably correct. I do agree with the other posters that it's not easy to find something in this field. HOWEVER, in NY State a therapist in the creative arts at the...

  12. MSW to NP?

    spaniel replied to JRmsw's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi all- I was particularly struck by elkparks' concise answer. I do very much agree with what she said. (Although I must say I do know one psych NP who does well doing both psychotherapy and med...

  13. What is the main differences between these 3 jobs?

    spaniel replied to andreamae's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Agreed- do the mental health NP. You can then do counseling as well. Above all, do NOT do the masters in psychology. There are a million MAs in psych without related jobs. Generally, the doctorate is...

  14. RN returning after 10 years.

    spaniel replied to ZZTopRN's topic in Pulmonary

    If you can, dump this entire place and go to a teaching hospital or a place with a reasonably good reputation that provides a much more extensive orientation. You will learn the skills just as you did...

  15. Please Help! - Nursing Theory

    spaniel replied to Richo's topic in International Nursing

    Florence Nightingale's theory actually "counts" among professors. Truly a person before her "time". Leininger's transcultural might be a good one. I enjoy Jean Watson personally. You can look up...

  16. Workplace bullies

    spaniel replied to spaniel's topic in Nurse Management

    What prompted the disruption.? Frankly there was no disruption. An LPN accidentally closed my office door and inadverantly locked it. The charge nurse called the maintenance person who is on call for...

  17. Are you doing what you were trained for?

    spaniel replied to bryate1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can totally see where Bryate (sp) is coming from. I am just curious as to why you suggested that he/she might consider taking a "break" from this thread. I think many, including a lot of NP faculty,...

  18. Any psych NPs with their own practice?

    spaniel replied to malusport's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hmm- I should have been clearer. Many of the big medical practices hire clerks (secretaries) who have learned the ropes of credentialing. Some medical secretaries are good at this.Also- do you know of...

  19. Professor shortage

    spaniel replied to 1Tulip's topic in Post Graduate Students

    To be honest I am seeing relatively few openings for asst/assoc or full professors. I do see openings for adjuncts, and of course, the pay is low for them. I live in NY State. Interestingly I do see...

  20. Any psych NPs with their own practice?

    spaniel replied to malusport's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are people who strictly work as "credentialers". They seem to know some of the ropes to get into the panels. One idea is to call a big practice and see if the crdentialer will work with you on a...

  21. Would you recommend getting FNP degree?

    spaniel replied to Serenyd's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I too hate the definition "mid-level" but I don't believe the poster was trying to denigrate the NP profession. Look at any managed care company and the NP or PA is listed as midlevel. Now, I must...

  22. RN refresher course needed in NYC

    spaniel replied to nursetali's topic in General Nursing

    Search New York Nurses Association. They have a list of refresher courses. The list is under the education part of the website. I agree try Molloy- small scholl - often best in my

  23. Anyone with Panic Attacks who work in a hospital?

    spaniel replied to sandiLa's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, easier said than done... but try if at all possible to stay in the situation. This is really not easy but escaping can be problematic in that it tends to reinforce it. With that said, there are...

  24. NP productivity info?

    spaniel replied to overworkedNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi there- I'm sorry if this is a bit "off topic" but I truly was looking at the workload/burnout issue you describe. I'm an "older" nurse with many years of psychiatric nursing and have been...

  25. Must decide..Public or Private Nurs Sch..Advice

    spaniel replied to anfe's topic in General Nursing

    I simply don't agree. There's lots of cost cutting a some public schools. I just went through this nonsense at a well regarded "public" school. There was extremely poor communication, staff didn't...