verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    Is nursing school and the clinicals really that tough?

    verene replied to BuriedSet127's topic in General Students

    Nursing schools/programs take two different primary approaches to reaching high NCLEX pass rates for their students. Some take the attitude that they weed students out with the pre-reqs. This means...
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    Narcotic missing

    verene replied to Mbarbour's topic in General Nursing

    Well what did you do when you noticed the discrepancy during count? Did you notify whomever needed to be notified and track down what happened to it? I recently had a narc count off when I came on...
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    ADN vs. BSN (degrees in different fields)

    verene replied to Bg1053's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is very dependent on the job market where you live or are trying to get a job. In general psych (and related field like corrections and addictions) tend to be less competitive, and thus more open...
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    Should I retake B's for ELM programs?

    verene replied to britt4444's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would contact the programs you are applying to first and find out their policy on accepting retakes. Some places will take most recent grade no matter what, some average scores, and some won't...
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    Can anyone explain the differences between ADN and LPN/LVN?

    verene replied to jc109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The specific difference I was thinking of is that in Oregon a BSN prepared RN qualifies as a Qualified Mental Health Professional, and an ASN prepared RN does not. This is more or less meaningless...
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    Can anyone explain the differences between ADN and LPN/LVN?

    verene replied to jc109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LPN/LVN is a practical/vocational nurse. The scope and pay are both a bit lower compared to a registered nurse, and job opportunities may be highly restricted in some geographic areas. It's a good...
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    Debriefing after difficult situations (in psych)

    verene replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    We are required to hold a debrief after an significant event (hands-on/restraints) in my workplace. There is a debrief guide to run through in the immediate aftermath of the event, and usually within...
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    Working schedule what's best?

    verene replied to Jollynursy's topic in General Nursing

    Rotating day/night is terrible. Any reason why your facility can't be straight days and straight nights for people? I understand per-diems may have to flex between the two shifts, but it would seem...
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    I need help choosing courses!

    verene replied to hn7201's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Taking college courses in high school in no way disqualifies you from applying to BSN programs. If anything it should strengthen your application because it shows you capable of completing...
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    How safe to you feel working in mental health sector?

    verene replied to northmississippi's topic in Psychiatric

    I work 3 locked psychiatric facilities (float pool). I generally feel pretty safe at work as we have a good staffing ratio and are very proactive on deescalation and preventing problems before they...
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    RN's and LPN's working as Nursing Assistants?

    verene replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we don't have CNAs so any CNA duties that need to be preformed are already part of my nursing scope. (I work psychiatric setting so we have mental health techs, but most are not trained...
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    What happens if you are injured on your way to clinical due to weather?

    verene replied to invitemeplz's topic in General Students

    My school had a similar inclement weather policy, that weather was not an exception for being able to make it in. That being said, when the weather *did* get bad the school canceled classes/clinicals...
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    Will my job experience be enough or should I get CNA? About to start RN program.

    verene replied to Nicolecn's topic in General Students

    I think your experience will be more than enough! You've done at least everything most CNAs have and probably then
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    Pre-Employment Physical Attire

    verene replied to EmxoRenee's topic in General Nursing

    Business casual (but more to the causal side). My pre-employment physical said I needed to be prepared to walk, bend, and lift up to 50lbs. I guess I walked to the exam room, and I did have to take...
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    Just found out I'm pregnant....

    verene replied to Regina_Phalange's topic in General Students

    Have you looked into what your programs policies are for medical leave? My school would allow up to a year off with out losing your spot for medical reasons and pregnancy would count. Or other...
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    Nursing school

    verene replied to Jones21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If the program says that taking it more than 3 times is grounds to not be accepted, then that is likely the case. However you will need to speak with the program directly for their rational, and for...
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    Will a custodian job count against me?

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

    Shouldn't be a problem - one of my friends started out as a custodian, he did well in that role and his employer paid for his CNA, then when he finished his ADN he was given preference into a...
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    RN hospice attire

    verene replied to Sarl86's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    As a hospice CNA I wore scrubs but tried to make them look less "scrub like". Typically black, tan, navy, or grey bottoms that could pass as slacks and a more "blouse-like" scrub top. Most of the...
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    Thinking about going into nursing but...

    verene replied to Honeybee2486's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check out the job listings in your local area to see who is being hired where. If the hospital jobs all say "BSN required" or "BSN preferred" it may be more difficult to get that first job with an...
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    Entry level CNA (first job)

    verene replied to Loveebrianna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Be prepared to work hard. Show up, be responsible, ask questions/ask for help as needed, and do your best to treat your patients and coworkers with kindness and foregiveness. Remember they are all...
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    ABSN or MSN CNL to be an Nurse Practitioner??

    verene replied to charisma00's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Grandfathered in means, that a provider who met the legal requirements for license at the time they graduated and obtained licensure will be allowed to continue to practice, continuing to be held to...
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    I want to become a nurse but my husband says I will be always sick and unhappy

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

    I get sick far less often working in healthcare than I ever did with my office job. I think being surrounded by people who wash their hands all the time and washing my own hands all the time has a lot...
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    ABSN or MSN CNL to be an Nurse Practitioner??

    verene replied to charisma00's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The best path is going to depend on your starting place, your goals, your financial means and life circumstances. Nursing is great because there are so many pathways that accommodate many different...
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    Should I feel bad for not picking up shifts?

    verene replied to cheesypuff's topic in General Nursing

    I actually find the less I say the better. a "No, I'm not available that day." or "No, I have plans already." Doesn't leave them an opening to try to negotiate or beg. They don't have to know that my...
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    Nursing and relationships?

    verene replied to alv24518's topic in General Students

    This. I work 12s per diem so I can end up on any day of the week on any shift. My partner works a normal 8-5 day schedule. We do what we have to to make it work. We spend time with each other when we...