verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    One NP with online education

    verene replied to Subee2's topic in General Nursing

    I see 3 separate issues here: 1) Competency and standards to evaluate competency for entering practice - are the boards enough, should the be modified? Should there be additional benchmarks?...
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    Nursing theory- how to make a schematic?

    verene replied to Blitz42's topic in General Students

    You can always hand-draw (assuming you are okay with that) and then scan into computer. I did this a few times for illustrations for nursing school projects when I just couldn't get technology to...
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    RN(less than a year experience) trying to become NP

    verene replied to soljhs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Are you able to come to the U.S. on a working visa instead to gain additional RN experience? Are you able to work as an RN in your home country while working towards visa requirements? Would NP...
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    Questionnaire for Psychiatrist!

    verene replied to Shabnam.Masroor's topic in General Students

    You might want to reach out to Student Doctor Network instead - this forum is focused on nursing and there are unlikely to be many psychiatrists around to answer your questions. If you'd like to know...
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    ABSN attrition rate or drop out rate?

    verene replied to Child1's topic in General Students

    I am not familiar with Xavier, but graduated from a different ABSN. In my cohort we had one person (out of 55) leave after the first term - transitioning into the traditional program for family...
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    Pre pulling meds

    verene replied to Riegelbeagle's topic in Psychiatric

    It's normal to feel overwhelmed when first starting out and 32 kiddos is a lot! As you gain experience in this setting and get down a flow for the shift it will get
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    Specialize as an NP ??? Which one??

    verene replied to momofm1998's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It looks like you actually have a fair bit of both RN and NP experience that could make you desirable - you are focusing on the areas where you are weak! Rather than looking at what you don't know -...
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    safety concerns/ need advice

    verene replied to workingot's topic in Psychiatric

    Not all psych units are like this - I float between 3 sub-acute units and there has been exactly 1 s/r incident on one unit in the 2 years I've worked this job. That incident did result in minor staff...
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    Pre pulling meds

    verene replied to Riegelbeagle's topic in Psychiatric

    This is how we do it were I work as well. It was a bit of an adjustment from nursing school were you are told NEVER pre-pull, but pulling at 0700, and verifying meds/orders as they are given during...
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    CPI certification needed / new grad

    verene replied to MiamiPsychNurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Every place I've work (RN or non-RN) has provided deescalation training of the modality they want you to have. I'm starting a second job soon and even though I have active CPI certification they are...
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    Joining the fold

    verene replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Psychiatric

    Welcome! I love working in mental health and as challenging as it can be at times, still find it to be my home. Hope you enjoy your time in the psych nursing club!
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    Staffing Ratios

    verene replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Psychiatric

    I float to 3 sub-acute units. Ratios are 1:14-16 depending on unit and census. When we have sub-acute patients with out significant medical commodities this is fine, with higher acuity - either...
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    Question to all nurses who work in Psych

    verene replied to VegGal's topic in Psychiatric

    This is much of my experience as well. Sometimes minor wound care, lice/scabies treatment, or the like. It's not uncommon to have 14-16 patients, 1-2 admits, 1-2 discharges, med passes, PRNs, intake...
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    Is this legal? What are your thoughts?

    verene replied to coffeecup's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility holiday pay and PTO are two different banks. Holiday pay is double-time if working or 8 hours regular pay if not scheduled to work on the holiday. If you are scheduled to work the...
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    Is this legal? What are your thoughts?

    verene replied to coffeecup's topic in General Nursing

    My guess is that they will accept/pay out on PTO for a last minute call out but the holiday pay (which would otherwise be extra) is forfeit (this is how it works were I work for holidays and call...
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    What are most lucrative specialties for an NP?

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

    I would still be very hesitant. Are you sure this is NP salary and not MD? Also - what are the hours they are requiring one to work for that salary? How many patients and what kinds of procedures? If...
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    Considering Psych NP

    verene replied to red1986's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    1. I've found having some Chemistry knowledge to be useful for understanding concepts in pharmacology and physiology and for reading journal articles, but it isn't something that is heavily used....
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    Can one work a Mon-Fri RN Job while in NP Grad School?

    verene replied to Kyla RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know several individuals who've managed to work full-time during the didactic portions of their programs, but every one of them has dropped to part-time or per-diem once clinical started - even...
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    I'm better at dying

    verene replied to mi_dreamin's topic in General Nursing

    I found the title of this post amusing - and as some one who has worked in both inpatient hospice/palliative care and acute psych settings am frustrated as well be being system that can't deal with...
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    Where are NPs most/least in demand?

    verene replied to Aliens05's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Rural parts of western states. A lot of places have given up on advertising jobs because they can't attract candidates, but if you talk to HR or owner of practice they'll gladly chat about potential...
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    Specialize as an NP ??? Which one??

    verene replied to momofm1998's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What specialization did you train in during your program? There isn't "just an NP" role - everything is specialized - primary care, acute care, psychiatric, gero, etc. Which board exam did you take...
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    Pregnancy, Graduation, New Job

    verene replied to Future.Nurse.2020's topic in General Students

    You'll need to be employed full-time for 1 year in order to qualify for FMLA - keep that in mind in planning out timing, otherwise you may not be able to take much
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    Nursing Intership

    verene replied to pumpkinbaby's topic in General Students

    Look for nurse externships/internships with local hospitals. These are PAID positions and are specifically for nursing students - often times they can lead to employment with the unit/hospital down...
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    How to be organized in med surge clinicals

    verene replied to Zohazaidi's topic in General Students

    What works for me is to get a flow for the day - I currently work on a psych unit so some of it is different from med surg but idea is similar. I get report from the off-going RN. Most of my patients...
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    Is nursing still right for me? HELP!

    verene replied to DGStudentRN's topic in General Students

    I think much of what you are experiencing is completely normal, and many nursing students go through this process. You are at a point where you are both aware of the high responsibility and the fact...