verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    Do profs usually go over parts of A&P that are relavent to the topic they are teaching?

    verene replied to annieelu's topic in General Students

    My pathophysiology instructor did NOT review A&P material, though she did usually give us a bullet point list of concepts she expected us to be familiar with for class with a "if you don't...
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    Nursing School Tablet

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

    This! In my program tablets are perfectly fine to take notes on, read e-books, and the like, but the required exam software does not run on any tablet - a laptop is required. Make sure that if you get...
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    Nurses Eating Nursing Students

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

    Not sure why if you don't care about this nurse you've spent so much time an energy trying to convince us how horrible she was and how demeaning she was to you. Also, EVERYONE has positive and...
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    Nurses Eating Nursing Students

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

    I think when you found out this nurse already had another student you should have done as she suggested and found your instructor. This could have been resolved by checking in with your instructor...
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    Laptop for Online Classss

    verene replied to NefforamaRN's topic in School, College Programs

    Check with the program in order to see minimum software and hardware requirements and work from there. Some programs have specific course or testing software they use and you need a machine capable of...
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    Please Help: Weight Gain in Nursing School

    verene replied to Allison007's topic in General Students

    I've actually lost weight since starting nursing school. The weight loss has been intentional on my part, because I started out overweight, and there is nothing like pathophysiology class to make you...
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    Trying to decide which online program to go with...

    verene replied to NUR2017's topic in General Students

    You might check out your local community colleges. Many offer online courses affordably. Finding an online only microbiology might be hard, but it is possible a local CC or university offers it...
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    What subjects should be studied at high school to be a CRNA

    verene replied to Angelaaa's topic in General Students

    As prior poster mentioned it is a long road between high school and becoming a CRNA. Though it is good you are thinking ahead! The first major step to becoming a CRNA is becoming an RN. Look into...
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    BSN or degree in 'related' field

    verene replied to neuron's topic in General Students

    I'm wondering what jobs are "BSN or related degree." Are these nursing positions? Or just something healthcare related that will take any sort of healthcare training? (E.g. I can think of a few social...
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    Does anyone find it hard to study during breaks?

    verene replied to sashaq's topic in General Students

    I forced myself to complete one small project we have due at the beginning of the next term. Other than that I haven't done a thing school oriented and don't feel the least bit guilty. Break is time...
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    Benefit to being a Nursing Assistant while taking prerequisites?

    verene replied to Hsmith1522's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The benefit to working as a CNA during pre-reqs is to get a bit of healthcare experience, make some networking connections, and learn about the hospital or LTC environment. While I did find it...
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    HELP! BS degree, trouble with accelerated BSN programs

    verene replied to kyleegillen's topic in General Students

    It feels like from your post you are at two extremes. Either ABSN or LPN, and perhaps haven't researched the different pathways (and their requirements) very well. This is where I would start. Work on...
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    Should I Try and Negotiate for a Higher Pay?

    verene replied to respectnerds's topic in General Students

    I don't think you need to negotiate for a higher wage. $14/hour sounds incredibly reasonable for LTC. Also do NOT pick up 5 12 hour shifts a week, you will burn out so quickly. You need to to eat,...
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    FASFA & School...

    verene replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, fill it out. If you don't use it, you don't lose it. You'll still have eligibility to apply for aid again in the future if you decide to delay schooling. You want to fill it out though, because...
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    Part-time nurse in the beginning?

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

    I am basing this response on the one hospital that I've worked at, other facilities may differ significantly. At that hospital new grads could be hired into a nurse residency program. Not all units...
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    Any great student loans for grad school (FNP)?

    verene replied to NurseKrysten's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you qualify for federal graduate student loans? I think the current interest rate for the graduate unsubsidized Stafford loan is around
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    How much death do you see/ have you seen on the job?

    verene replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I most recently worked hospice and it was not unusual for me to average a patient loss a week. I once had 3 out of my 4 patients die in one shift. The fact that the patients and their families...
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    Part-time nurse in the beginning?

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

    Depends on the facility. In a hospital 8-12 weeks is typical. If doing a nurse residency program it may be the 8-12 week orientation, and then continued mentorship for the first 6 months to a year....
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    Part-time nurse in the beginning?

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

    It depends on where you get a job. It can be easier to get a job as a full-time nurse when a new grad. Many places even if hiring for part-time or on-call status do require full-time hours during...
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    What books should I purchase?

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

    I second waiting as well. Your program will likely have a NCLEX prep book and a drug guide that they either require or strongly recommend. Also wouldn't recommend studying much pharmacology...
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    GPA, Competitive nursing programs, stressed

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

    Programs have many different procedures for how they admit students. It may be to your benefit to look into programs which weight your pre-req GPA higher or only care about your pre-reg GPA (And test...
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    Nurses quitting jobs

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

    Yes, particularly when I started this journey. It's part of why I was okay taking a long time to get through my pre-reqs. It gave me time to think and really explore the career path I was getting into...
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    Question from a friend about completing program

    verene replied to WeatherB's topic in General Nursing

    He needs to speak to the institution he currently attends / most recently attended, to find out options for withdrawal if he has a situation that makes it impossible for him to continue at this point...
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    Financial stability while in an accelerated nursing program

    verene replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in General Students

    As others have pointed out UI is for those who lose their jobs, not for those who decide to take time off. I doubt you will be eligible to use it. As a student in an ABSN program I rely strongly on...
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    MSW looking for a career in FNP

    verene replied to klawton's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Have you really sat down and looked at the numbers on this? You have a large debt load already. How much are you making as CNA? How much would you make at a "crappy paying" social work position? (In...