verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    How many ended up getting hired at their site

    verene replied to mdavis2018's topic in General Students

    I did not apply at my practicum site (for a variety of reasons) however having clinical experience on that unit was beneficial in getting the job I have now (first nursing job). I didn't start...
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    Why do most psych jobs seem to be 8's rather than 12's

    verene replied to Pug RN's topic in Psychiatric

    My organization offers 12s and 8s depending on unit. I typically work 12s as this works best for my current schedule. I've worked both 8s and 12s and find pros and cons to
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    animal therapy

    verene replied to mdavis2018's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the hospice center/hospital I worked for had therapy dogs come in several days a week. Great for patients, family, and staff
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    Nurse Practitioner Test Advice

    verene replied to NvRGvUp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Have you tried talking to the instructor of the class you are struggling in? Go through the mid-term exam with them and get feedback, this will help clarify what your weak areas are and what areas you...
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    Pell Grant/ financial aid

    verene replied to Chaco-latte's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Federal aid will cover degree programs which are higher than the previously completed degree (provided you haven't exhausted funding). Since the BSN is a higher degree than the ASN you should still...
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    Getting in with a W?

    verene replied to icunurse102's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only thing to double check is *if* a school does accept the Org Chem credit as part of their admission process *how* they interpret a W score. Many programs won't even look at it since it is a...
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    Looking for any RN programs that take less than 2 years to complete (16,18,20-month etc)

    verene replied to heartheart09's topic in General Students

    Are you looking for programs for second-degree students? Or is this your first degree? Are you looking for ASN or BSN programs? If you already have a bachelor's degree in another field search for...
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    New grad struggling to land first job

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

    It can depend a lot on traffic direction. Living in an urban area traveling with rush hour traffic can add a huge burden to commute time. If I work day shift I travel opposite the bulk of traffic flow...
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    Demand for entry level psych NP versus psych nurses

    verene replied to redbullz9's topic in Psychiatric

    All it takes is a food handler's certificate in most places - which is a very short online course and about $10 for the certificate. My employer pays for all employees to have a food handler's...
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    Switching Nurse Practitioner Specialities

    verene replied to mursev's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What is your end career goal? Where do you see yourself working? In-patient? Out-patient? Specialty clinic? What patient population do you want to work with? What was your motivation for originally...
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    How to prepare for an interview

    verene replied to NESummers's topic in General Students

    Think through what work experience, clinical experience, and skills you bring from those you currently have and find examples of how your current background will aid you the position you are applying...
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    LPN vs CNA??

    verene replied to lauren9763's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CNA - fastest, cheapeast way into the nursing field. It's a certificate program, some skilled nursing homes will pay for training in exhange for a work commitment. I personally when to a vocational...
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    DNP or MSN? Which one? And why?

    verene replied to kevinm23's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    DNP is NOT required for APRN status in either Washington or Oregon. More of the universities however are jumping on the DNP bandwagon and phasing out MSN programs in favor of
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    Should prn get weekend or holiday diff???

    verene replied to rechell1215's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is not uncommon for Per Diem jobs to not offer the same benefits as an FTE position. It's pretty normal in the region I work that hospitals / other employers offer a higher hourly base pay but...
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    Feeling frustrated- Prereq not offered this year at UW

    verene replied to Kimsa's topic in General Students

    Either take A&P at one of the community colleges (It is NOT unusual for UW students to take random coursework at one of the community colleges), or see if you can take Human Anatomy and Human...
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    Can i be a licensed rn in 2 states?

    verene replied to JayAlatorre07's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I live in a border region between two states and it is not unusual for nurses to be licensed in both for the additional work
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    Possible to take traditional BSN?

    verene replied to LizardNurse's topic in General Students

    Many RN-BSN programs are online because these attract nurses who are already working full-time with their ADNs who need a flexible schedule while finishing out BSN coursework. However in-person RN-BSN...
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    Demand for entry level psych NP versus psych nurses

    verene replied to redbullz9's topic in Psychiatric

    I think I applied to 3 or 4 jobs the week before graduation, had 3 interviews, took the NCLEX about 3 weeks after graduation, and then had 2 formal offers immediately following my license activating....
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    Hep B series ??

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

    Just check with the school. Most of the time if they want a series, then you have to have the 1st injection before the program starts, but as long as you have a plan to get the next injections done...
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    Demand for entry level psych NP versus psych nurses

    verene replied to redbullz9's topic in Psychiatric

    I was hired for a position in psych as soon as my NCLEX scores went through and the board posted my license as active. The job post may say "experience preferred" but in my area there are probably 100...
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    Hospice runner

    verene replied to Nurseesg's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    One, the term seems rather demeaning as my hospice experience is that our "runner" was an unpaid volunteer who ran from the hospice house to the main hospital for supplies if we ran out before house...
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    Psych BS and ADN need BSN

    verene replied to Deathstarchief's topic in General Students

    The RN-BSN bridge programs are specifically set up for RNs who already have an ADN degree and are working as nurses. Having a bachelors in another field already completed does NOT prevent you from...
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    Psych BS and ADN need BSN

    verene replied to Deathstarchief's topic in General Students

    RN to BSN program; it will likely take you less than a year to complete and most of these programs are set up for working RNs. Ask your community college where you got your ADN if they have a partner...
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    Exorcisms anyone?

    verene replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Psychiatric

    EagleWings - I do hope you continue to share information and post on this site. My own response is coming from living in an area that both has a high degree of stigmatizing individuals with mental...
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    Is it possible to be accepted without the prerequisite

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

    I think this is a question for your academic adviser and/or the admissions advisers of the programs you wish to apply