B52 BSN, MSN, RN

Psych, Substance Abuse, Case Management

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    Two Jobs: Full-time night, Part-time day

    B52 replied to ADNRN2016's topic in General Nursing

    A colleague worked full-time and per diem jobs, different shifts. He was caught sleeping on his full-time day shift job and was
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    Failed -- unacceptable reason

    B52 replied to yolonono's topic in General Students

    Some instructors are too lazy to create their own exams based on the material taught and read. Instead, they pull questions from other textbook manuals, which can be confusing. I still remember a...
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    Failed Nclex after 2 years now what?

    B52 replied to Ilovelife1234's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the Saunders book and some flashcards. My advice is to think like an RN, i.e., critical thinking. I know a guy who failed multiple times. I worked with him when we were both LPNs. He lacks...
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    What’s it like working in the psych emergency department?

    B52 replied to DaisyRN's topic in Psychiatric

    ItalianRN, In South Florida: Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health Imperial Point, Florida Medical Center, Delray Medical Center, Plantation General Hospital, Memorial Hollywood, Aventura...
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    Animal abuse

    B52 replied to K8e's topic in Psychiatric

    I'd also make an anonymous
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    Nurse in Germany Convicted of Killing Patients

    B52 replied to jeastridge's topic in Nursing News

    Jeastridge, the pt was screaming loud enough for everyone to hear. The charge nurse and everyone else did nothing. I rushed over, saw what the nurse did, and yelled at him. He filed a grievance...
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    Nurse in Germany Convicted of Killing Patients

    B52 replied to jeastridge's topic in Nursing News

    I saw something and said something. Next time, I'm going straight to the BON. The perp I reported for elder patient abuse is still employed. He resigned, but they allowed him to return per
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    Reasons nurses get fired

    B52 replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

    When I was an LPN my first job was to pass meds at an ALF four hours a night, 7 nights a week. I was told I would have to find coverage if I wanted a night off. The job market was brutal, so I...
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    What’s it like working in the psych emergency department?

    B52 replied to DaisyRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Our psych E.D. is a locked unit inside the medical E.D. It holds seven patients, but sometimes the census tops seven and we have patients lining the halls in the medical E.D. On night shift we have...
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    Transitioning to Psych / tips wanted!

    B52 replied to FunnerRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I carry a clipboard, pens, scissors. Everything else stays in my bag unless needed. I don't use a report sheet; I take notes. Be confident. If patients sense fear, they will try you. IM Zyprexa and IM...
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    Tell me about your orientation

    B52 replied to JennyPARN's topic in Psychiatric

    I thought my orientation was too long. One week at the corporate office going over compliance issues, one full day of CPI, and three weeks of orienting on the
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    FAU FNP class August 2018

    B52 replied to Jdrodr's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My letter of recommendation was from my nurse manager, who was also teaching per diem at FAU. My undergrad GPA was
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    Survival guide for women of color

    B52 replied to dinah77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NICU Guy, it's called implicit
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    Survival guide for women of color

    B52 replied to dinah77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Incidence of Severe Maternal Morbidity in the United States, 2012-2015 Read the story here in the Obstetrics and Gynecology journal: Racial and Ethnic Disparities...
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    New grad psych

    B52 replied to ashkay's topic in Psychiatric

    I started in psych because I have no intention of working anywhere else. I came to nursing late; second career. I agree with Sour Lemon. If you want med surg experience, start your career in med
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    Psychiatric RN Certification Tips

    B52 replied to BigBrownPotato's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm convinced I was overly prepared. I read the book twice, used flash cards, did Exam Edge questions and NCLEX psych questions. Many of questions were about suicide prevention, eating disorders, and...
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    Exorcisms anyone?

    B52 replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Psychiatric

    I recall one patient whose behavior was very disturbing, but one dose of Haldol was effective, so I'd rule out demonic possession. ... He couldn't recall the occurrence of events before he was...
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    Do you prefer five eight hour shifts or three 12 hour shifts a week?

    B52 replied to NightNurse714's topic in Psychiatric

    12s are good if spaced appropriately. Four 12s in a row are really tiring if you get stuck working Saturday one week and Sunday, Monday, Tuesday the next week. Fatigue and no OT. I would love to have...
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    Taking pay cut for a promotion

    B52 replied to ORMurse27's topic in Nurse Management

    I'm willing to take a pay cut just to get off night shift. I'm just waiting for a day shift position to open. Meanwhile, I'm applying
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    It will take me 7 years just for a bsn.

    B52 replied to futurernmaybe's topic in General Students

    It took me 6 years to get my first Bachelor's degree, which was not in nursing. I'm just starting an MSN program and I'm more than twice your age. Do I regret anything? No. I had a most enjoyable...
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    Nursing School Essentials

    B52 replied to VampyrSlayer's topic in General Students

    Plenty of sleep and
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    failed nclex need advice for taking it 2nd time around

    B52 replied to PearlRN7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Classroom lectures and clinicals were more effective than all the study tools I used. I read the Saunders book from start to finish, twice. I also did Mosby flash cards and I downloaded an app that...
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    How safe to you feel working in mental health sector?

    B52 replied to northmississippi's topic in Psychiatric

    Even police officers are not allowed to carry guns on our unit. But this is Florida, not
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    Imminent danger

    B52 replied to fworkentin's topic in Psychiatric

    There are too many variables, written rules, and unwritten rules to answer your
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    How safe to you feel working in mental health sector?

    B52 replied to northmississippi's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a locked unit at a hospital and I feel safe. Therapeutic communication is a good de-escalating tactic. That being said, I have been scratched, punched, and chased down the hall by an...