verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    PMHNP compensation and benefits Southeast

    verene replied to srleslie's topic in Advanced Practice

    That is terrible! I work on the west coast - as a part-timer (pro-rated benefits) I still get 3 weeks vacation + 3 days CME time (and $1500 to pay for it) + 2 weeks sick leave + 24 hours "personal...
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    Algebra

    verene replied to kt11113's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Khan Academy - it is free, online, and an AMAZING resource. I've never been great at math and was worried about going back to school. After using Khan Academy to review I went from testing into Math...
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    Question about nursing career schedule

    verene replied to AB1989's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While it is true that many new grads in acute care will start out on nights - this is not always the case. If days is your priority then it *is* possible to get a day shift position - it just may be...
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    NP schools without an RN license

    verene replied to Sun1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Direct-entry programs do require sitting the NCLEX after the first year (usually) either via awarding BSN along the way or providing letter which allows one to sit NCLEX with out degree - in which...
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    NP schools without an RN license

    verene replied to Sun1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Online format and direct-entry do not go together. There may some lectures or didactic content online but there is a LOT of in-person time for skills lab, simulation, and clinicals at both RN and NP...
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    verene replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    A number of factors are likely at play: Everything from unrealistic expectations of medicine, non-understanding of science, to cost of healthcare, and desire for "control" over one's own health, to...
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    Leave new job I just started for a better one?

    verene replied to Reaz's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't want to burn bridges stay where you are at - you're on your second job in less than a
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    Psych Jobs in Portland

    verene replied to TXRustyWalls's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Thanks to a quirk in Oregon law BSN level RNs are considered "qualified mental health professionals" and thus able to complete suicide assessments and place director's holds in psychiatric care...
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    Student Loans Approaching

    verene replied to StraightOuttaNursingSchool's topic in General Students

    You loans are close to the national average ($35,359 as of 2019) and you've exhibited thoughtfulness thus far by paying along the way and living at home to reduce expenses. You may want to run your...
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    Debt worth saving time/graduating early?

    verene replied to nisa.33's topic in General Students

    It depends - I would 1) apply to both schools and see a) who accepts you and b) what if any financial aid you receive, as the list price isn't always the list price with tuition. (For example I...
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    Hello I have a few questions

    verene replied to Martina22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1) It can help to keep a list of programs you are interested in and the required pre-reqs for each program. This can allow you to prioritize the pre-req coursework which is shared between many...
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    Pre-Nursing to be a CNM

    verene replied to saraheliza91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome to All Nurses! There are a number of different roads to CNM: 1) Fast/Expensive - Direct-entry CNM programs. Usually 3-4 years total time post-pre-reqs and bring someone with out nursing...
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    Can I be a nurse with herpetic whitlow?

    verene replied to Magnolia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is something to discuss with your healthcare provider - do they have any reasons why you can't/shouldn't work in health care with this diagnosis? As long as you and your healthcare provider can...
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    Why did you choose psych nursing?

    verene replied to FloForLyfe's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm curious what initially drew you to psych-nursing and then what drew you away? My personal experience is that it is much more difficult to manage psych patients in non-psych settings because of...
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    PMHNP practice

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

    Sounds like a challenging situation and you are correct that part of the problem is likely this organization's inexperience with offering behavioral health services and with comparing psych to medical...
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    Good NP jobs

    verene replied to Liz Crotty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Stress is going to vary a lot by personality and environment you need to know what in particular stresses you out -- what is "good" stress, what is "bad" stress" and what you can live with, and what...
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    Question for PMHNPs about clinical scenario

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

    If there is no imminent harm you do not have the ability to hold the patient - I may have spoken further with the mother 1:1 to find out why she believes the patient needs involuntary hospitalization...
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    Do you have trust in your doctors?

    verene replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    I feel exceedingly fortunate that the physicians I work with - both psychiatry and medical - are individuals I trust and who I feel trust me. It is a very team focused organization and we often bounce...
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    Which pathway is more likely to gain admission

    verene replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would apply to both - see which you are accepted to, weigh financial aid, and program cultures, look at pros/cons for your specific situation and goals, and then make a
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    New Graduate RN Programs For Mental Health

    verene replied to Junkyfitfood Cow's topic in General Specialties

    Get your foot in the door at any psychiatric, corrections or addictions/detox facility - having experience in any of these specialties will likely help open doors down the road in mental health...
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    Can I take Bioethics as a humanities elective

    verene replied to Raquel123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is going to depend entirely on your school, your schedule, and so on. Even if it isn't require for your particular program - as long as your schedule allows for the course, there aren't pre-reqs...
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    MSN

    verene replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with previous posters - figure out what you want to do with your career/ life goals first - and then figure out what training or education you need to to reach those goals. It doesn't make...
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    Anyone NEVER been hit/hurt working psych?

    verene replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Psychiatric

    I've worked in health care for several years. I've been "attacked" 3 times physically. Once while working in mental health -- when a person broke into our group home and shoved me out of the way as...
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    Unconventional hair colors

    verene replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends not only on the color but also on the setting of where you work. Work at a community mental health clinic in a major metro area - you may stand out more if you don't have unnatural...
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    Why did you choose psych nursing?

    verene replied to FloForLyfe's topic in Psychiatric

    I like to think psych nursing chose me. I had no idea when I applied for a position at a local ALF as a new CNA that the ALF was for individuals with SMI. They offered me the position and I was...