verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    New job as a CNA

    verene replied to guest5122016's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I started as a CNA in an ALF after a very short orientation I was essentially on my own. I found the first two months very stressful and overwhelming, but then things got a lot better. I got to know...
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    How long for NSO insurance?

    verene replied to Samn337's topic in General Nursing

    When I got my initial coverage as a CNA I think my application was approved in less than 48 hours, and confirmation was e-mailed to me before I received the paper
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    Advice on NP Schools

    verene replied to dolapo16's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It might help to figure out what specialty you want to get your NP in. Not all schools offer all specialties. AANP offers a searchable data base of NP programs in the
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    Applying to two programs

    verene replied to JJL618's topic in General Students

    You apply to multiple schools and then depending on which schools accept you as a prospective applicant you chose a school that accepted you to attend. You don't have to have a prior relationship with...
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    Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    verene replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    I think the career focus isn't something unique to nursing, but perhaps part of a broader cultural shift. I don't think I've ever been on a job interview in any field I've worked that didn't ask me...
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    CNA before RN?

    verene replied to smalli's topic in General Students

    Earning and CNA certification and working as a CNA during school could be a potentially smart move for you. I wouldn't spend huge bucks on getting the certification or use financial aid dollars on it...
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    YOUR Guide to Rocking Nursing School Clinical Rotations!

    verene replied to MurseJJ's topic in General Students

    It will depend on your clinical location and where you are in the program. In my program the number of clinical hours increases each term, and 12 hour shifts vs 8 hour shifts also depends on where...
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    I don't know what I'm doing

    verene replied to syd12ney's topic in General Students

    You sound quite overwhelmed at the moment. I think first step is probably to take a step back (emotionally at least) from everything and figure out if you hate nursing or you hate feeling overwhelmed,...
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    Increasing GPA for Nursing Schools

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

    I think in your situation, you are going to need to focus on programs that don't care about a prior degree and only look at your pre-req scores. This means ABSN programs are out (most want at leat a...
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    PMHNP and Psychologist?

    verene replied to jwolansk's topic in General Nursing

    I would guess that the individual likely pursued one career, realized after a while they wanted something different and then set on the other path. There are certainly a number of posts scattered...
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    How Long is/was Your First Semester Hours?

    verene replied to Shookclays's topic in General Students

    My first term we had theory/lecture for 6 hours twice a week (with a lunch break) and clinical skills (lab/classroom) on the other 3 days; 4 hours a day. We didn't start in a clinical setting until...
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    Interested in ABSN - How long does prereqs take?

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

    Depends on the specific pre-reqs the program requires, how many of those courses transfer from your previous degree or other college-level course work, and how many classes you are able/willing to...
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    Nursing School Requirements

    verene replied to FutureNurseWoman's topic in General Students

    I'd probably see if you can either take a CLEP exam for credit for the schools that require it, or just hold off taking it until after you are conditionally accepted. I wouldn't waste the time and...
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    Coffee marketed to nurses. Would you buy it?

    verene replied to ResumeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Coffee at the hospital isn't great, but it is free and drinkable. If I'm drinking coffee at the hospital, I'm generally caring more about the caffeine than the taste. I wouldn't splurge on "nurse...
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    Accelerated BSN or CNL?

    verene replied to cprescott's topic in General Students

    I think the ABSN program would make more sense. The CNL seems like it would be a much better fit for someone who has nursing experience and is looking to move up the leadership ladder or take on more...
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    Not sure what to do... RN/BSN with no position in nursing school, but want to work in ER

    verene replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think having a student nurse position is at all required for obtaining employment after graduation. You may have better luck getting an ED position after school if you can get into a new grad...
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    Psych rotation and pregnancy

    verene replied to Catarina82's topic in General Students

    That sounds odd to me. Can you ask for clarification from your school as to the rational? When I worked for a mental health facility one of my coworkers became pregnant and she worked until a week...
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    helppp CNA license expires!!!!

    verene replied to la_vaaleriaaa's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I suggest you contact your board of nursing to find out your options. I was able to change my address online, this may be an option for
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    Can I apply to a regular BSN having another bachelor's?

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

    Yes you can. You apply as a post-bacc/second degree student. It is likely many of your general education requirments will transfer and you will only have to complete nursing specific coursework. One...
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    Accelerated Online BSN Program

    verene replied to samanthalkunzler's topic in General Students

    Because of the requirement for hands on clinical training you are only going to find programs that are hybrid (online lecture, in-person clinical) or for BSN completion for already registered nurses...
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    How did you decide which school (s) to take prerequisites for?

    verene replied to Pudding212's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I made a list of every program in my local area, and in any other areas I would consider moving to. I then went through all the material I could find on each program online. Some I dropped off my list...
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    CNA to BSN programs??

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

    I have never heard of a special CNA to BSN bridge program. I doubt one exists because you don't have to have any requirements to take CNA training beyond very basic english and math skills. There is...
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    did any of you share your first job offer on Facebook?

    verene replied to mixtapern's topic in General Nursing

    Not a nurse yet, but when I got my first CNA job I think I posted something like "First day on the new job!" as a way to share my excitement, but still keep work and facebook separate. Friends/family...
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    Careers Related to Nursing

    verene replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Nursing

    Short answer is that nursing combines much of what interests me about those other fields into one field. It also avoids some of my biggest hesitations with those other fields (e.g. needing a PsyD to...
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    BSN accelerated?

    verene replied to nysems2117's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you need or are planning to work full-time while in nursing school. I would highly advise against an ABSN program. None of us hold full-time jobs in this program. A few hold very part-time jobs...