B52 BSN, MSN, RN

B52 has 15 years experience as a BSN, MSN, RN and specializes in Psych, Substance Abuse, Case Management.

Latest Activity

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   Ethical dilemma

   B52 replied to Testing1.2.3.'s topic in General Nursing

   Snitches get stiches. Just kidding, but there's nothing to snitch about. In my workplace we have templates, so the same note might show up on 100 patients
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   Feeling stuck as a new LVN — did I ruin my career?

   B52 replied to Nursing65287's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Unless there is a safety issue, I don't care if anyone cuts corners. Some policies are just unnecessay verbiage thrown together to satisfy
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   Mental Health

   B52 replied to Sandy O's topic in Psychiatric

   GAD-7, PHQ-9,
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   Have you ever been attracted to a patient?

   B52 replied to LilaDavis's topic in Psychiatric

   No, never. However, I had a patient tell me he was in love with his psychiatrist. Transference,
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   Reality of being an RN + full-time student?

   B52 replied to ahnini's topic in General Students

   I worked full time while studying for BSN and MSN. You just have to set
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   Charge Nurse and ANM for the VA

   B52 replied to Leo803's topic in Government, Military

   At my locality, there is no charge nurse position, and there is no separate pay scale for ANM, which is probably why they can't fill that position. The last person in that position left after less...
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   Patient compliments and feedback

   B52 replied to Success89's topic in General Nursing

   I worked at a hospital where the ANM nominated the night charge nurse for a Daisy award. This particular nurse had a sense of self-importance and always patted herself on the back and blamed others...
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   12-Hour Shifts Led to Fatal Crash

   B52 replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing News

   When I worked night shift, I kept the same sleep schedule on my off days. That's the only way I could function. When I switched to a new job with daytime hours I was ecstatic. I would have to be...
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   Tips for Psych RN Charting

   B52 replied to MargoSmith's topic in Psychiatric

   Think and chart like a reporter: Data: C.M. is a 56 y/o male with a diagnosis of MDD admitted on 4/5/2026 d/t suicidal ideation. Patient stated, "I gambled away everything, my wife left me, and I...
10. 

    Resignation, Early Retirement

    B52 posted a topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Has anyone been told whether VA nurses are eligible for Trump's resignation
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    Nurse 3 VA Proficiency

    B52 replied to ERNurse0725's topic in Government, Military

    Where I work, nurse III seems to be impposible. I was hired as an MSN, was an active participant on two committes, attended conferences, wrote and edited several policies, and implemented a project,...
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    Why do I struggle more with younger nurses than older crusty nurses?

    B52 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    The fact that you call older nurses "crusty" speaks volumes, and not in a good
13. 

    Dissatisfied with Job Role

    B52 replied to mhadvrn34's topic in Psychiatric

    My advice is for you to advocate for yourself the ame way you would advocate for a
14. 

    Working during school?

    B52 replied to Mav1995's topic in General Students

    I did it when I was in my 40s and it was easy. I worked 32 hours a week as an LPN, 16 Saturday and 16
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    Rejected by DCF

    B52 replied to B52's topic in Psychiatric

    Fortunately, I was able to get in touch with his sister. Changes are in progress, but I'm still disappointed with