verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    Math in nursing school

    The math in nursing school isn't hard. I hated math most of my life, really struggled with it, and I haven't had problems scoring 100% on medication calculation exams. Most of what you need to know is...
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    CNA to LPN Hybrid Programs

    I don't know of any CNA to LPN bridge programs or hybrid LPN programs. All of the LPN programs where I live require having CNA training before starting the regular LPN program. They still are about a...
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    Study schedule

    How you study I think is very individualized by person and by how your courses are set up. I am in an ABSN program which means independent study is emphasized. I currently spend about 16 hours per...
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    How long does the whole entire " becoming a registered nurse" process take?

    The answer is: it varies. Where are you coming from: High school, some college, prior degree? Do you have any course work you are bringing forward with you (e.g. you took calculus in high school and...
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    Opioid Side Effects

    Do you have a drug guide? This information should be listed
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    Family stole from me

    I've never had anything stolen from me, but a nurse I worked with had her car stolen by a patient's family member. The door to the break room had been propped open for short time for some reason (I...
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    Do grades mean much?

    Think about the difference in information you have to understand and retain to get a 100% vs. a 78%. Given that you need to bring as much knowledge forward with you into practice after school the more...
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    Unpaid Internship

    This violates federal labor law, you may wish to report this hospital to your state department of
  9. I am wondering - if the goal is to have people able to respond to emergencies during services and activities - if it wouldn't make more sense to offer opportunities for congregants to receive...
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    Letters of recomendation

    Did you do well in your online classes? One of my letters of rec came from an instructor of an online class. I was a little nervous about asking her because all our interactions had been online but...
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    most cost-effective strategy for absn

    ABSN programs are ACCELERATED. As such you will not find a part-time version of this program. The expense can also add up with them as frequently (even at state schools) they are unsubsidized...
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    Completing pre-requisites online

    I took all my online classes through my local community college. Double check with the program(s) you are applying for that you don't need a lab or that a lab can be done with the online class (either...
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    Nursing School Supplies

    See what your school recommends and then modify to suit your needs. Expect that if you don't already own a laptop you may need to buy one. (For my program it is mandatory). The only thing I really...
  14. I second earlier suggestions to connect with a mental health provider if you are not already. If you do not already have one check out what services may be offered through your school. I recently...
  15. At my school at least the answer is no. You need to apply to both programs separately. One nurse I know, applied to a different ABSN program about 7 years ago, she was wait-listed, but at that school...
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    Filler classes for a nursing major

    While it can be tempting and useful to fill your schedual with classes that would aid in your nursing career. If you don't have to, and don't want to take a class that directly ties in to your major...
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    Keep mouth shut? A & P 2

    A lot of nursing education (and sometimes other areas of learning to) are based in Bloom's taxonomy of education. The goal with this system is to bring your learning into higher levels of...
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    CPI for a New Grad?

    Mr. ChicagoRN - Thank you for sharing! To OP I've worked two different facilities, one used CPI, the other used Edgework. Both provided training after hire. There was no expectation that we had...
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    Financial Aid and $165,000.00 debt

    That is a LOT of debt. I would be very leery of taking on more in your position until you are able to pay down some of what you already have. Nursing pays reasonably well, but not well enough to...
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    Am I not meant to be a nurse?

    Are you in a highly impacted area? I was rejected from several schools in my hometown, but accepted into schools in other locations. All with the same grades, volunteer and work experience. My home...
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    Extra Credit

    Quite frequently yes, it's another opportunity for me to review material I'll need to know anyway. Usually the extra credit isn't hard to complete, and in many cases even if worth only a couple...
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    PMHNP & Suboxone

    For those who may be interested: APNA is offering some free CE webinars on Effective Treatments for Opioid Use
  23. I don't have energy to cook. Dinner after a 12 hours shift is either left-overs from food I made previously in the week, what ever I can scrounge up that doesn't require much thought (canned/prepared...
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    A&P 2 Harder than A&P 1?

    I thought A&P1 was harder. I'm not as good at rote memorization so having to just remember all the bones and muscles and everything was hard. A&P2 was body systems and a lot more conceptual so...
  25. Yes, BSN students take a pathophysiology course as part of their program. In my program pathophysiology is a 2-quarter sequence of coursework. Did you take a pathophysiology course as part of your...