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  1. Should I disclose a suspected sleep disorder?

    oceanblue52 replied to ksola's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would also not disclose anything that is not formally diagnosed. I have sleep issues from working night shifts in the past and have done a lot better with waking up and feeling rested by using a...

  2. HH drowning in documentation...help

    oceanblue52 replied to Terridts's topic in Home Health

    I don't know what your system is like, but I did almost all my charting in the home, unless I was running late or if it required a lengthy narrative. Do you use a laptop? A wireless mouse was super...

  3. New Grad Hired in HH

    oceanblue52 replied to HealthyLivingToday's topic in Home Health

    $.50 is the standard governmental rate (unless it's been revised lately)...but a lot of HH jobs don't reimburse at all. My biggest concern is the patient load. 10-12 patients a day seems like ALOT....

  4. What would you think if you saw this patient?

    oceanblue52 replied to coffeemamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would also recommend the ER, not being able to swallow can lead to airway issues. Would be interesting to hear the doctors

  5. Kaplan or Hurst?

    oceanblue52 replied to shurd22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did Kaplan and not Hurst...Kaplan helped me prep for the NCLEX. It's a great course if you have enough self-discipline to review material on your

  6. Can not make the decision between Medical School or Nursing school

    oceanblue52 replied to dlhonorio's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing has plenty of downsides. There is no reason why you can't treat a patient holistically as a doctor...in fact, we NEED more MDs/DOs to think that way. Honestly, if you are almost ready to...

  7. Shopping for a printer for nursing school: Laser or Ink? Suggestions?

    oceanblue52 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    I used a duplex Brother printer that was black and white laser and it worked really well. Most of the color pictures in our power points came from the textbooks, so color was not necessary for me. At...

  8. Dealing with rude patients

    oceanblue52 replied to Nursestef2's topic in General Nursing

    The Charge Nurse is smart. Catering to this patient's demands for specific staff will only make things worse, despite making everyone miserable. These types of patients are VERY hard...you can read up...

  9. New Grad:Leave new'ish acute care perinatal for (unexpected) dream PH maternal-child job?

    oceanblue52 replied to estoquodes's topic in Public, Community Health

    Everline expressed pretty much exactly what I was going to say. If this is your dream job and you are confident that bedside is not for you, I say go for it! As far as resigning, you don't need to...

  10. Job Postings - where do nurses go to look for jobs?

    oceanblue52 replied to jdominick's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Second all these suggestions. Have had luck with indeed.com

  11. Help please!! Hep B Immunizations?!

    oceanblue52 replied to sarahhill's topic in General Students

    Every school is different...but some programs allow you to start as long as you show documentation that you started the series. I would talk to your admissions counselor about

  12. Gifted Scrubs I Can't Wear

    oceanblue52 replied to hegster's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If I were you, I would just keep them. It's a nice sentiment, no need to bother your well meaning neighbors. Who knows where you might be in the future? And they could be useful if you volunteer...if...

  13. Scrubs: Actual Store vs. Online Shopping

    oceanblue52 replied to NurseOfTheLittlePeople's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you have access, start with a store so you can try different brands on. Sizes vary like crazy between different brands, and even if they feel great and are sized right, they can still feel "off."...

  14. How much experience before entering PMHNP program?

    oceanblue52 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes another one of *these* posts...I have been an RN for about a year working full-time in community Psych and am looking at PMHNP programs. I have the option to apply for an Aug 2018 start, Jan 2019...

  15. How much experience before entering PMHNP program?

    oceanblue52 replied to oceanblue52's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Appreciate the feedback, thank you so

  16. Living is a hard habit to break

    oceanblue52 replied to anitalaff's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't vote because I have never cared for EOL patients. But I do work in Psych and have to help people work through difficult thought processes. Really the best skill you can utilize is active...

  17. Kaplan readiness score

    oceanblue52 replied to Kdegroot86's topic in General Nursing

    I bounced all over the place, don't recall my exact scores but they were low 50s to 70ish. Don't stress too much. I don't recall Kaplan very well, but you might consider doing the test that gives you...

  18. Failed NCLEX

    oceanblue52 replied to violet89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Taking a break is good. I liked Kaplan and felt it prepared me well. Best of

  19. Tolerating Abuse from Grieving Families

    oceanblue52 replied to evelynkarirn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Not a hospice nurse, but I have dealt personally with hospice. Yes, it is normal for families to be upset and in denial about death, and that can manifest in all sorts of ways, including being hostile...

  20. Clinical/Cohort Balance

    oceanblue52 replied to RSP.SN's topic in General Students

    One last study tip: Avoid cramming! Try and take at least a half hour a day per class to review lecture material. Repitition is key to making things stick

  21. Clinical/Cohort Balance

    oceanblue52 replied to RSP.SN's topic in General Students

    1. Get a planner and start practicing blocking time out. Write a list of assignments, chores, paying bills, date night, self care time, etc., then go down the list at least every week and figure out a...

  22. Applying for nursing programs at 30?

    oceanblue52 replied to xhidex33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LPN and RNs have different scopes of practice. Just throwing my two cents in, but if you already have a bachelors degree it makes sense to get a second bachelors. Your liberal arts degree should cover...

  23. bedside burnout, alternative?

    oceanblue52 replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in General Nursing

    Outpatient, clinics, mental health, and public health are other options...what background do you have and what interests

  24. Mental health.....telehealth.....

    oceanblue52 replied to 78diho's topic in Psychiatric

    I think Tele health is useful when you have clients that don't have easy access to a behavioral health center, it is gaining traction in rural areas out West. Do you ever have inter-disciplinary...

  25. New to in patient psychology unit-tips?

    oceanblue52 replied to nursececej's topic in Psychiatric

    If you are working nights, it's really important to develop a good rapport with all of your staff, both nurses and techs. The on call doctors are not always receptive to being called (even though they...