verene MSN

verene is a MSN and specializes in mental health / psychiatic nursing.

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   Neuropsych testing

   verene replied to groovetta's topic in Psychiatric

   Neuropsych testing is done by a neuropsychologist rather than by nurses. The specific tests and screeners are going to depend on what is being clarified and context of evaluation. (e.g. different...
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   Psych Nursing Question PO vs IM

   verene replied to Roda dendron's topic in Psychiatric

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   Psych Nursing Question PO vs IM

   verene replied to Roda dendron's topic in Psychiatric

   You would likely want to call security/additional staff for help separating patients, managing the rest of your milieu and creating a safer situation. Once separated it would depend on what happens...
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   Covid 2021 Survey: How is your staffing determined and do you feel it is safe? Do you experience moral distress?

   verene replied to NursesTakeDC's topic in Disaster Preparation

   My hospital has a lot of them. Unfortunately with travelers, their contracts may be only 8-12 weeks. Seems we barely get them trained sometimes before they are on to the next assignment. The...
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   Not specialized MSN can you do APN?

   verene replied to blue_aphalt's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   In order to obtain licensure as an APRN you will need to get a graduate degree in the specific specialty area you want to practice in. A generalist masters in nursing may open up opportunities for...
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   Nurses have to know so much - partly play the role of doctor and pharmacist!

   verene replied to Nunurse0821's topic in General Students

   Yes, RNs do have to know a lot of information. However, the most critical thing is to know where to find information. Memorizing every medication and every side effect isn't necessary. Knowing your...
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   Vasovagal syncope as sole reason for nursing school dismissal

   verene replied to Mom.6's topic in General Students

   Vasovagal syncope alone is not reason to be dismissed, however multiple episodes in clinicals is very concerning and they may have concerns about her physical health and ability to care for herself...
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   Mentioning recovery from mental illness in a job interview?

   verene replied to lunalilith's topic in Psychiatric

   I would be very cautious about disclosing. A family member of mine worked for a nursing school (non-RN/non-nursing capacity) and when one of his nursing coworkers mentioned how hard it was to get...
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   Preceptorship

   verene replied to RLRNTAMPA's topic in Psychiatric

   Does your university not help place students? I'd also reach out to your university alumni network as this can be a great resource for finding placements in your area! (And targets NPs who would be...
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    Does Correctional Nursing count as Psych Experience?

    verene replied to Merky101's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It really depends on the corrections facility and the specific role you are working in with in corrections. Do you work a mental health pod? Or mental health clinic with in the corrections setting?...
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    share experience as a PMHNP

    verene replied to KMuniz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That sounds horrible. I work inpatient, .8FTE W-2 employee with good benefits. Base salary works out to a little over $80/hr, and the combo of differentials and overtime pay means take home actual...
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    Will nurses in the ER soon hear the following?

    verene replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And we have obligation to treat ALL patients who need care. Should it get to a crisis-triage situation then you treat based on survivability as defined by disaster/mass-casualty guidelines....
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    Will nurses in the ER soon hear the following?

    verene replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Your hospital seriously keeps patients hanging out in an ambulance bay (which is presumable being used by ambulances and thus not a safe place to hang out for anyone) for patients who are detoxing???...
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    Do pH nurses change their title to doctors?

    verene replied to Future MSN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I just looked it up -it's a legal requirement in my state-- part of the state regulatory statutes and applies to anyone in healthcare using the title "Doctor" in their healthcare professional...
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    Do pH nurses change their title to doctors?

    verene replied to Future MSN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The ones I will work with will introduce themselves as "Dr. So-and-So, unit psychologist" or "Dr. So-and-so, clinical psychologist" Not sure if this a legal requirement for them like it is for...