B52 BSN, MSN, RN

B52 has 14 years experience as a BSN, MSN, RN and specializes in Psych, Substance Abuse, Case Management.

Latest Activity

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   Charge Nurse and ANM for the VA

   B52 replied to Breezy803'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...
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   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
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   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
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   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
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    Rejected by DCF

    B52 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Just venting. I filed a report of self-neglect with DCF. Elderly man with severe mental illness lives with his father, who has dementia. The son is very thin, although his BMI is 19. The house is very...
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    Bullying by the DON

    B52 replied to Lele's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Nothing is going to change. I don't understand why organizations allow bullying. Resign and report them to your state's LTC ombudsman
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    Observations about new nurses and the field

    B52 replied to MoLo's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with PG3, During nursing school, I was drawn to psych, yet I received no encouragement. I just ignored everyone and jumped right into psych, and I don't regret it. I have no inntentions of...
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    Twelve Hour Nights or M-F

    B52 replied to Lynn1230's topic in General Nursing

    I switched from 3 12s night shift to M-F 7:30 -4 in an outpatient setting. I work for the VA hospital and visit patients in their homes. Nights and weekends off, all federal holidays off. I can start...
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    Dissociative Identity Disorder

    B52 replied to B52's topic in Psychiatric

    CuriousConundrum, My job description goes beyond observing and