B52 BSN, MSN, RN

Psych, Substance Abuse, Case Management

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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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    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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    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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    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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    Dissociative Identity Disorder

    B52 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Has anyone encounterd a patient with signs of DID who has not been diagnosed? If so, what signs did you observe? Were you able to sway the psychiatrist to take
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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
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    New Grad RN Interview

    B52 replied to Nurse2b Tabi's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!
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    Nurse 2 or 3?

    B52 replied to Eskilesrn's topic in Government, Military

    I have an MSN and one of my co-workers has a DNP, and we're both a nurse
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    New PMHNP pay

    B52 replied to Bluey4Life's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd switch. I'm an RN and I make more than that (in
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    Physical Assault by Patient

    B52 replied to Kitkit24's topic in General Nursing

    I was punched in the head by a psychotic patient who sneaked up on me while I was looking the other way. I reported it, but I refused to go to the ER. I'm used to being punched and kicked because of...
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    Need Psych Nurse perspective

    B52 replied to dizzycarrot's topic in Psychiatric

    When I did my psych clinical, which was in a hospital, I didn't see any nurses actually interacting with patients. However, I knew psych was my passion. I've worked in a drug rehab facility, on psych...
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    North Carolina Nurse Gets 4 Years for Painkiller Mishandling

    B52 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    She got 4 years for theft, not "mishandling."
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    Where to Start as a New Grad

    B52 replied to BuzzyAllyBee's topic in Psychiatric

    I do not feel at a disadvantage. On the psych floor I've had patients with feeding tubes, gunshot wounds, cathethers, etc. I consider myself a lifeling learner. I'm psych certified and I read journals...
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    Where to Start as a New Grad

    B52 replied to BuzzyAllyBee's topic in Psychiatric

    Hello! Nursing is a second career for me. I previously worked as a newspaper journalist. When the newspaper industry crashed I went to LPN school and got a job in a drug rehab facility. When I became...
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    What do you love about homecare?

    B52 replied to Mbg1109's topic in Home Health

    I'm a mental health intensive case manager. I do home, video and phone visits. I love the autonomy and not being stuck in an office 8 hours a day. After years of night shift, I love working 7:30-4...