verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    Can I work during an ABSN program?

    verene replied to Bloop41's topic in General Students

    I went to a 15 months program and did not work. Some of my peers did work - typically no more than 12 hours per week. Those who fared best while working either had extremely flexible jobs with good...
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    Mannequin Phobia

    verene replied to KD34's topic in General Students

    I'm wondering if getting an in-depth tour and being given time to play around with equipment and get comfortable in the space would help decrease some of the anxiety you feel. It sounds like you are...
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    Desperate and need advice

    verene replied to injured1's topic in General Students

    Sounds like a really rough situation. Since afternoon clinicals are not an option you are going to need to address your sleep some how - continue to work with your medical provider if you are not...
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    What if/Is it possible?

    verene replied to CollegeStudStudent's topic in General Nursing

    You could probably pass the exam with a strong background in A&P and pharmacology and spending a lot of time studying NCLEX test taking strategies, and taking practice questions. Like most...
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    Your facility limit number of admissions? Staffing

    verene replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in sub-actute, facility is 16 beds, 1 floor RN, and one intake/referral/admissions RN during the week only. We max at 3 admissions per day even if the facility is empty. More usual is 1-2...
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    Just told can't wear scrubs to work. Any suggestions?

    verene replied to dbabz's topic in Psychiatric

    My work "uniform" consists of pants with pockets I can move in (either nice scrub pants or chinos slacks in neutral shades) a long-sleeve top (long cut and roomy for extra coverage and freedom of...
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    GRE study tips

    verene replied to LLLovely's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I found going through a book of practice questions to be most helpful - most of the general tips and study strategy guides can be found online or at a public library for free. I used khan academy to...
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    Easiest states for foreign graduates

    verene replied to KingK's topic in Nurse Registration

    I think it may be challenging to obtain license - in my state at least if you've never been licensed in the U.S. and are more than 5 years post-graduation you need to show proof of meeting minimum...
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    Reviewing A+P

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

    For reviewing anatomy - the anatomy coloring book. It's all of $20 or so new and a great reference. You can find a lot of good physiology videos on khan academy or on youtube (CrashCourse channel is...
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    RN with no work experience

    verene replied to NJSassyCat's topic in General Nursing

    NJSassyCat - you received good advice above. I'd also recommend applying specifically to nurse residency programs for new grads. Because these jobs are targeting new grads they are more likely to be a...
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    OHSU Non-Resident New Grad

    verene replied to channo92's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I know a few people who got hired at OHSU direct to units with out a residency and all have managed to do well and have good support. I've heard very good things about the Ortho unit and it being a...
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    New Grad Job Prospects?

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

    Jobs are out there even in saturated markets. As long as you are aware of it being competitive and have realistic expectations (e.g. not necessarily landing dream specialty/schedule/commute as first...
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    Volunteer Experience for Pre Nursing Student

    verene replied to slopez95's topic in General Students

    I'm assuming the hours need to be health care related? Generally speaking hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice agencies/centers have volunteer opportunities available so contact local health care...
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    Getting my adolescents back.

    verene replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Psychiatric

    If they are your people then welcome the opportunity to care for them again and don't worry about working with adults! You already handle adults with psychiatric issues when you work with the parents....
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    NP program for direct-entry MSN graduates

    verene replied to PscyhNP2022's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It depends on the particular program. Many direct-entry MSN programs for non-nurses lead to an MSN in leadership or other non-clinical specialty. These programs would not make you eligible to become...
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    Is there something wrong with me? Too much studying?

    verene replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Students

    You sound like you are comfortable with the material and not struggling in your classes. Are you satisfied with your current school-work-life balance? Is your partner okay with your current...
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    Should new grads negotiate their pay??

    verene replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, I negotiated even as a CNA after my first job and got a slightly higher rate out of it. Union wasn't happy about it, but HR gave me a written offer with my requested rate. I also negotiated for...
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    What should I expect as a new NP student

    verene replied to WalterWho's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's going to depend on the individual program. In my program we have class on a set day (in-person) 1 full-day a week, additional online coursework, and clinical 24+ hours per week, add in study time...
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    Anyone who got messed up with their grades and repeated it? did you still get in to a prog

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

    Yes, I had an A in Statistics until the last week of the term - when I got a D on the final. I should have petitioned the instructor to allow accommodations as I had an injury as well as a a couple of...
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    Who got in to the nursing program with a lot of C's?

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

    It's really going to depend on your particular program. I live/lived in an area were nursing is a highly competitive major and people ge bent out of shape over the pre-reqs, which are more cut-throat...
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    Is forensic mental health nursing a "real field"?

    verene replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes! Forensic mental health is the sub-specialty of providing mental health care to those who have committed crimes / high risk for crime/relapse into crime (be they incarcerated, in the state...
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    Emergency in nursing home.

    verene replied to Anglle's topic in General Nursing

    Does your facility have emergency binders? One unit I work on has really nice binders - each a different color that correlates to the emergency situation (e.g. "Code Green - out of control patient" is...
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    Easier to get a job as a new grad?

    verene replied to hope.s's topic in General Nursing

    Why not both? There are pros and cons to both large and small facilities, but either way you will be learning and building skills. As a new grad you should cast a wide net in your applications to see...
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    Force to change unit in the middle of shift

    verene replied to Anon143's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is possible. As a CNA I was hired by the facility - my home unit was my home unit, but if census was low I floated and anyone floating could be moved to a new unit every 4 hours. There were a...
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    Help! Pre-MSN?!?! Is there a point?

    verene replied to Toreylogan17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A MSN in leadership won't get you any closed to NP than doing a BSN, and will likely cost more. A traditional BSN can be done as a post-bach student in 18-24 months (depending on if the program runs...