BlackBettyRN,OCN

BlackBettyRN,OCN

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  1. Can a diagnosis of a mental illness potentially harm your chances of getting a job?

    BlackBettyRN,OCN posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi everyone, I'm about to start nursing school, and I have been stalking allnurses.com for several years. I've always been interested in mental health, and I was curious as to how a mental illness...

  2. What is involved in DNP clinical?

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to BlackBettyRN,OCN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thanks for your reply! That clears up a lot of information for me. I wouldn't be opposed to putting in hours doing something like this for a post-masters clinical, especially if I could use the...

  3. What is involved in DNP clinical?

    BlackBettyRN,OCN posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hey everyone! I am about to enter my final semester of my Masters-level PMHNP program. It has always been a goal of mine to obtain my doctorate. I was considering starting a DNP program after I...

  4. Should I Stay Full-time While I'm in School?

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am currently in my third and final year of my PMHNP program. I have maintained full-time employment (along with PRN employment at my other job) thus far. I am currently in my first practicum...

  5. Transgender Patients

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to sherri64's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I use to work on a different inpatient psych unit, this actually became an ethical issue. The patient was born female, but identified as male. The patient had a diagnosis of BPD, and the...

  6. Tips prior to starting DNP/FNP program!

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to Guest603994's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This was almost the exact method I had to endure while completing my final literature review for my research class this semester

  7. Only one nurse on a psych unit

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to Affsana31's topic in Psychiatric

    I currently work per diem for a UHS facility, and I can tell you that's how our working conditions are, except we usually have closer to 20-25

  8. Feeling Frustrated with my PMHNP Program

    BlackBettyRN,OCN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's that time of the semester again, and I am feeling EXTREMELY frustrated and discouraged with my psychiatric NP program. I am only in my second semester, so I am still wading through the basics:...

  9. LPN equivalency

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to kitten2013's topic in General Nursing

    I believe your permanent address must be in Arkansas to be a resident. In addition, I'm pretty sure the license is only valid in Arkansas if you take this

  10. Question from a doc on NP education

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to clamchow's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    PsychGuy, Based on the courses you listed, I think I am in the exact same Psych NP school as you were. The curriculum is identical. Did you attend school in the

  11. New NP Residency program!!!! Any one need a job??? *nationwide*

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I believe that I read that the compensation would be 65K plus

  12. Arrest for pointing unloaded firearm

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to melbot's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would fight it. That sounds like a freaking ridiculous charge. You should have fought the initial charge, as this sounds like something that should have never even gone to court,

  13. Who is working while completing NP?

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to roman1006's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I work full-time, as well as PRN. However, my program is part-time. I have to maintain full-time employment in order to receive my employer's tuition discount. It's been difficult so far, but by no...

  14. Nurse Practitioner Route: No RN Experience?

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to meganec17's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Here's my advice, and you can take it for whatever it's worth: do whatever you feel is best for you. If you are a self-motivated student who goes above and beyond to learn, and you know that this is...

  15. Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in LTC, I always joked that's some of my residents. didn't know how to yell any other word down the hall besides "HELP!!!!!!" It was always the same residents, AAOx4. I'd be at the...

  16. Should I take a job in Nursing home

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to Sanhect1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yea my first job was in LTC and my orientation was two 8-hour shifts. A whole week of orientation sounds like heaven. And I made way less than $30 an

  17. LPN equivalency

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to kitten2013's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know why I thought you said Virginia lol! You're welcome. Yes, I would definitely contact the Vermont state board of nursing if I were

  18. LPN equivalency

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to kitten2013's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not positive as to the answer to your question. However, I also live in Arkansas and I took this route as well. I took the LPN exam after finishing the first year of my RN program and worked...

  19. Am I making a poor decision?

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to BlackBettyRN,OCN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, I'm actively working on trying to get a PRN job at a psychiatric facility. Most of the want previous RN experience in psych, which is holding me back. I do have a psychiatrist and a PMHNP who...

  20. Am I making a poor decision?

    BlackBettyRN,OCN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So, I have been accepted into a PMHNP program and am registered to start in August. I am a new graduate RN, but I do have geripsych experience as an LPN. Honestly, the facility that I worked in made...

  21. Am I making a poor decision?

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to BlackBettyRN,OCN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks. It also seems to me that psychiatry is seen by many as a field that anyone off the street can pursue and be successful in. Many people with certifications as FNPs want to know if they can work...

  22. Am I making a poor decision?

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to BlackBettyRN,OCN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for responding. I know what your general opinion is regarding new grad RNs jumping straight into NP school. I was hoping you would respond to my post so I could get your input regarding my LPN...

  23. Not working during nursing school?

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to Infofreak411's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can't judge the way someone treats their patients based on their views on the use of welfare. Nurses are usually pretty good at putting their views aside when they take care of their patients, at...

  24. Am I making a poor decision?

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to BlackBettyRN,OCN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    [quote=Lev Thank you for your input. I always hear everyone say that you need to have RN experience in your chosen field before you start grad school, but I never hear anything about LPN experience....

  25. Not working during nursing school?

    BlackBettyRN,OCN replied to Infofreak411's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Jules is a mental health nurse practitioner. Pretty sure she/he values mental