verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    Not interested in bedside nursing....

    verene replied to Nu2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, long-term goal I want to work as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am looking forward to working as a psych RN, but the PMHNP role was what got me interested in nursing as a...
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    Do you get Study Guides before midterms and finals ? my teacher doesnt believe in that 😫

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

    I've rarely received study guide for any course in either my prior degree or for nursing school. It isn't that difficult to create your own - go back over the syllabus, find your major topics for the...
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    Liberal Arts Degree Into BSN Program?

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

    Why would you get a liberal arts degree before nursing if you know that nursing is what you want? The only advantage I can possibly see is that some college transfer programs give you a few extra...
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    Scholarships for students who already have a Bachelors

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

    I've had the best luck with scholarships from my school's financial aid office, so I'd say start there and see if you qualify for anything from the school or from local
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    Who can obtain a pain scale

    verene replied to Avan23's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like this may be a facility specific policy. At my facility unit techs were all trained as either CNAs (or EMTs in ED) and could take vital signs and assess pain. PCAs on the other had no...
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    Do you need English and math courses to get into a nursing program

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

    They may not state it outright, but all of the programs I looked at do require English and math. Either as pre-reqs or as pre-reqs to the pre-reqs required by the program (e.g. eng 101 not required by...
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    Getting my BSN degree soon and I'm thinking of being a psychiatric nurse?

    verene replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in Psychiatric

    In the U.S. new grads can apply directly to mental hospitals (there is still some encouragement to get a year or two of medsurg however it is not required). However from your terminology, I am...
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    My school operates on a quarter schedule... Help!

    verene replied to a_s335's topic in General Students

    Many, many programs operate on a quarter system (including taking summer classes) and students do just fine. I think you need to take a hard look at your time management , organization, and study...
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    To become or to not become a RN that is the question.

    verene replied to NYCtrader's topic in General Students

    I'd also suggest looking at traditional and accelerated BSN programs. An entry level MSN doesn't really put you ahead at all (and since you already have graduate degree will likely not confer a...
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    How many prerequisites did you take for A&P1&2?

    verene replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my program I had to take either intro to biology or intro to general chemistry before taking A&P. In order to take basic biology you needed basic English, and for chemistry to have passed...
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    So...how much sleep did you really get during your accelerated BSN program?

    verene replied to nsm1639's topic in General Students

    Currently in an ABSN program. Typically get 8 hours a night. I could spend more time studying, or having time with my family, or anything really, but I prioritize sleep as I can't function with out...
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    can anxiety be a nursing diagnosis

    verene replied to meonemine's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Anxiety can be a nursing diagnosis, however it is important to note than anxiety as nursing diagnosis is not the same as an anxiety disorder, which is a medical diagnosis. Diabetes mellitus is a...
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    Medic should I do an Adn or absn

    verene replied to isisha's topic in General Students

    Really it comes down to your life circumstances and priorities. ADN program tend to be far more inexpensive, and offer a little more flexibility in scheduling, and slightly slower pace to work...
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    Can you become an RN at age 19?

    verene replied to Drizzle203's topic in General Students

    If you did your pre-reqs during high school (running start) and immediately entered nursing school at 18 it might be possible depending on when your birthday falls. If for instance you turn 18...
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    How are you taking your skills exams? Recorded Video or Direct Observation

    verene replied to Nursingstudent711's topic in General Students

    Skills demonstrations are done live in front of instructors. Fortunately the instructors keep it very low-key feeling so they typically don't feel high
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    What are clinicals really like?

    verene replied to coder24's topic in General Students

    Not sure this is actually the case. I looked into PA school while I was still deciding which health profession I wanted to go into. Most PA programs want somewhere on the order of minimum 1,000-2,000...
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    Reading comprehension

    verene replied to futurefnp27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you looking for free resources or pay? Free you are likely not going to find much. There are a few resources from ETS and other test prep providers, but most are just a few question samples to get...
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    What are clinicals really like?

    verene replied to coder24's topic in General Students

    1. How many hours per week will I spend in clinicals, and for how long each time? This will depend on your program, and where you are in the program. My ABSN program has 4 hour, 8 hour, and 12 hour...
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    Reading comprehension

    verene replied to futurefnp27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know that you will find comprehensive free resources online. However, there are some great GRE prep books out there. I used the Manhattan Prep giant book of practice problems - I think it was...
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    Strange nature of tests

    verene replied to littleboyboo's topic in General Students

    This has very much been me this quarter. One exam I completely thought I'd failed for sure. Felt really depressed and anxious - got my score back and I'd earned a B+. Aother exam, I walked out feeling...
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    What should I study ahead?

    verene replied to june82's topic in General Students

    For me the big ones have been: cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, renal system, blood gas exchange, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, and pituitary-adrenal system. You come back to these...
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    Any Bio Concentrated Bachelors Degrees

    verene replied to Lannister123's topic in General Nursing

    Ohio State University offers a BS in Health Sciences. Not sure what the degree prepares one for other than graduate school in a health profession. If you are interested in the administrative side of...
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    Go Fund Me for Co-workers?

    verene replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'll donate to some, and not donate to others. Ultimately it is up to those giving to chose what they want to do with their money. As for $20K funeral, it doesn't seem completely out of line if there...
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    What should I study ahead?

    verene replied to june82's topic in General Students

    I am going to politely disagree with this advice. You can't effectively study for the NCLEX with out fundamental knowledge of phathophyisology, pharmacology, and clinical judgement skills around which...
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    Most important to study?

    verene replied to ripsky4501's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly you will spend lots of time in school studying. If it makes you feel better brush up on your basic anatomy and physiology, but my recommendation is to take the time you have now to enjoy...