verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    RN nurse leader

    verene replied to Jessabee's topic in General Students

    The idea of this assignment is likely to get you out and networking with nurse leaders in your community. Have you tired talking to your instructor about ideas for people to interview? I had a similar...
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    Tips for motivating self to study

    verene replied to Samm06's topic in General Students

    I'd also recommend reaching out to the instructor for the course. Let them know that you aren't coming directly from med-surg 1 with the rest of the cohort. Confirm that they actually are having an...
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    During pre requisites

    verene replied to seed1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Focus on your pre-reqs while taking pre-reqs. You need the base knowledge before your dive into the nursing courses. Worry about buying nursing text books once you are in nursing classes and given a...
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    APNA and networking

    verene posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, I am a student RN interested in psychiatric/mental health nursing. I recently joined the APNA as a student. Any advice on how to best utilize my membership to start networking and learn more? I...
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    Chancellor's Formula

    verene replied to joefox718's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've never heard of it, so I guess it is something that is not universally used. Is this a formula for admissions or something
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    Going from Community College and transferring to get a BSN?

    verene replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Both options -- Getting an ADN and then transferring to an RN-BSN bridge program or going to community college for pre-reqs or general transfer degree and then transferring to a BSN program --are...
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    ADVICE

    verene replied to Tunde2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As an international student you will not qualify for financial aid, and may have limited work options available to you while in school depending on your residency/visa status while in the U.S. The...
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    Am I On The Right Path?

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

    Everyone graduating with an RN is graduating as a generalist. You are not able to specialize at the ADN or BSN level. What you can do is get good grades and seek out opportunities to work or learn on...
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    Waiting to be accepted

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

    When you go on their website look for their admissions requirements page or "information for prospective students" page. This should provide a starting point for figuring out what you need to do if...
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    Trying to decide?

    verene replied to Bphoenix15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the above advice to speak with an adviser about where your college places students for rotations. At my school there are options to see OR and ED but neither are required placements....
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    Starting Over at 25

    verene replied to Paula378's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started over at 25 as well with the goal of going for PMHNP eventually. I realize I won't achieve that goal until my mid-30s at earliest. However, that is still many years to work and have a career....
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    Online MSN programs for non nursing degree holders???

    verene replied to GullahNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't think you are going to find a program like this. The number of direct entry MSN programs is pretty small and all of them (to my knowledge) require in-person time during the pre-specialty/...
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    Applying for nursing programs at 30?

    verene replied to xhidex33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1) Yes, LPN to RN and LPN to RN/BSN bridge programs exist. Many may even be stream-lined with the LPN program (e.g. a community college may allow students passing their LPN program to automatically be...
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    No PMH-ANPs in Canada!!!

    verene replied to RunnerRN92's topic in Psychiatric

    British Columbia is one of the provinces with Registered Psychiatric Nurses, which is a distinct position separate from just being a registered nurse. I don't know much of the specifics but it might...
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    Applying for nursing programs at 30?

    verene replied to xhidex33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are a few different routes to take depending on time, finances, and personal inclination: 1) LPN. 2) ADN 3) BSN 4) Accelerated BSN Each has pros and cons. If you aren't sure if nursing is...
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    Hep A vaccine required

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

    Breathe. Few things to follow up on: 1) Is the deadline to have both doses complete time of application at July 15th or before program start in spring 2018? The latter provides a much more reasonable...
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    Planners for nursing school

    verene replied to AZ.twinmom17's topic in General Students

    I use an 5"x8" paper academic year planner with both monthly and weekly calendar
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    Pharmacology Before Med-Surg. How To Prepare?

    verene replied to EAGirl's topic in General Students

    I find it insane you don't have to take a pathophysiology course. I'm pretty sure that is a required part of the curriculum for all nursing schools in my state. My program is set up such that first...
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    How do you get an ABSN with a biology degree from Cal Poly Pomona?

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

    Is there a reason you aren't going for a traditional BSN program right now? Employers aren't going to care about your biology degree. Seems like by doing BS in Bio + ABSN you are just adding time and...
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    Health Insurance suggestions?

    verene replied to Xstar6's topic in General Students

    $120/month is REALLY cheap. When I was in private market I paid $330/month just for myself as a healthy young adult. With employer sponsored health care it was still a $200/month deduction from my...
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    Pharmacology Before Med-Surg. How To Prepare?

    verene replied to EAGirl's topic in General Students

    Honestly I would think by focusing in pharmacology and really getting to know your medications, medication classes, common dosages, and both common and life-threatening/severe side effects. Try...
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    Part - time CNA

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

    Pay varies widely between facilities and geographically. With in the same city I went from making $11/hour w/o differentials and benefits to $16.45/hour + differentials and benefits by changing jobs...
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    This is so crazy - Do I Need All These Books?

    verene replied to KaTStudentNurse's topic in General Students

    Are you able to talk to current students at all? The first quarter is a lot of books but it is quite possible you use them for multiple terms in which case the number and price doesn't seem so bad if...
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    Can I get into a traditional BSN program if I already have a BA?

    verene replied to Robyn122's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, it is possible. I applied and was accepted as a post-bacc student for a traditional BSN program. I ended up attending an ABSN program though because the cost was the same and I'll be done faster...
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    Planners: Digital vs. Paper

    verene replied to AnnPerkins's topic in General Students

    I use a paper planner. I've always preferred a small paper planner (5x7 or 5x8) though because it is easy to carry with me and I never have to worry about running out of battery or not having...