verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    Signing from involuntary to voluntary

    verene replied to janikc's topic in Psychiatric

    Is this "involuntary status" an emergency hold or civil commitment (or other form of legal involuntary status)? An emergency hold requires evaluation by a Licensed Independent Provider (MD, and NP in...
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    Need Advice

    verene replied to keepitlovely's topic in General Students

    Have you spoken with the instructor about your struggles? Does the school offer tutoring services? It's clear you are determined to succeed, but it can help to identify the specifics of *why* you are...
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    Free Textbooks?

    verene replied to Jazzi_CNA's topic in General Students

    1) Network with students in previous classes - often they are looking to get rid of text books for cheap, or are willing to donate. 2) Check out your school library - frequently books are available...
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    Need help determining whether to apply to ADN or ABSN

    verene replied to Pom225's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would apply to both the ABSN and the ADN programs. I would argue that if you are accepted to the ADN program that you stay with it - particularly if you are rejected from ABSN programs. Being in...
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    WA State Requirements BSN Aspen University

    verene replied to amysnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would likely error with the Department of Health listing over WSNA as the health department issues RN licenses in WA. However, you can always call the Department of Health and ask to be
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    Unsure of what I am suppose to be doing as a Psychaitric nurse?

    verene replied to fworkentin's topic in Psychiatric

    Part of going on the floor and interacting with patients is to figure out where each patient is at, and what they might need – yes, much of it is assessment – are they improving, not improving?...
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    ABSN Program

    verene replied to Jazzi_CNA's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from an ABSN program. I felt like it prepared me well - both in terms of passing the NCLEX, and in terms of being able to jump into the role of new grad RN. I had several more senior RNs...
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    Smoking cessation-to lecture or not to lecture?

    verene replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Specialties

    I ask if they are interested in cutting back or stopping and based on that answer proceed. If there is ambivalence I may explore the topic more. I find motivational interviewing can be helpful in...
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    Can nurses help uninsured patients ?

    verene replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Specialties

    Yes, nurses can help uninsured patients, both in obtaining insurance coverage, or in providing nursing care. The only thing that might limit this is training and/or facility policies. The employer I...
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    Working as a CNA as a muslim?

    verene replied to inshaallahme's topic in General Students

    I want to make it clear I am not forcing anyone to do anything. This OP asked a question (4 years ago I might add), and I provided answer based on what I had witnessed of Muslim CNAs providing care,...
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    PMHNP Specialization

    verene replied to SDStudent1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you Oldmahubbard! I appreciate the
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    Can I take Pre-Reqs for ABSN programs anywhere? at a community college?

    verene replied to Jenn23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took my pre-reqs through a local community college. I took some classes in person, some online, and a couple hybrid (online lecture, in-person lab/quiz
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    Do most ABSN programs require extracurriculars and letters of recommendation?

    verene replied to Jenn23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Every school is different, mine requested resume of professional and volunteer experience, 3 letters of rec (1 academic and 2 professional), 2 essays, and an interview as part of the admissions...
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    Are most ABSN program courses graded on a A/B/C/D/F scale or Pass/No Pass?

    verene replied to Jenn23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is going to be highly variable based on your program, your individual instructors, your comfort level with the material, existing study skills, time to study, and aptitude for learning how to...
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    Admissions Info For Confused High School Senior!

    verene replied to JHa32's topic in General Students

    Assumming the Cypress College is the community college in Cypress CA I found via google - it looks like you can either call or e-mail the program for more information. Additionally the host...
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    PMHNP Specialization

    verene replied to SDStudent1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I feel like practice specialties in psych are largely determined either by population (e.g. veterans, geropsych, pediatric psych etc) or by specialty diagnosis (e.g. OCD clinic, trauma clinic, eating...
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    PMHNP review books?

    verene replied to JordanRobersonNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I primarily used the PMHNP Pocket Prep App, and the ANCC PMHNP prep book (purple book). I also went back over notes and some of my text books from school for areas I felt I needed to brush up on as...
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    Evergreen Health Kirkland

    verene replied to YeXinZhi's topic in Washington Nursing

    I don't live in WA state anymore, but I know people who work at Evergreen, and have volunteered and worked for them in the
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    WA State Requirements BSN Aspen University

    verene replied to amysnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You can check against WSNA's list of approved programs in the state of WA:
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    Does it matter where you get your ABSN degree from? What about online vs in-person programs?

    verene replied to Jake355's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In terms of reputation: Go to a solid well-regionally/locally respected program. It doesn't need to be Ivy league, but you want a program that is known for churning out well-prepared new graduates who...
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    Renewing CNA license when starting RN program soon?

    verene replied to Cnlee12's topic in General Students

    If you think you will want to work as a CNA it is worth it to renew it. In most places being an RN student just allows eligibility to sit the exam and gain certification, so you might was well renew...
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    Help for Psych NP student

    verene replied to Auschwitz's topic in Psychiatric

    If your school is CCNE accredited they should be providing preceptors for you as of January 2019. If you are struggling to find placement I'd really put the pressure on your
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    Is it just my facility or ...........

    verene replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, seeing a lot of violence and a lot of high medical acuity in the facilities I float to (higher than usual). I think there are a number of factors at play, including a system wide shortage of...
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    What exactly do they look for?

    verene replied to MichaelG88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Every program is slightly different in terms of admission criteria and what they are looking for in potential students. Some programs look only at pre-req grades, others will consider not only grades...
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    Relocating to Washington

    verene replied to joleenurse90's topic in Washington Nursing

    @Overcast: Not sure. This is the website for the WA Nursing Commission: