verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    us recognition of foreign (europe) nursing degree

    verene replied to fabioruff's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Why do you want to get your BSN in Europe? Unless you plan on moving to a European country and working there this degree will likely be useless upon returning to the U.S. Furthermore most countries...
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    Question from non-nurse

    verene replied to Imnotanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've had one negative interaction with a social worker as a family-caregiver. In retrospect I suspect this woman was in early burnt out, and perhaps what I was looking for was outside the resources...
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    Bookbag for nursing school?

    verene replied to abarreto's topic in General Students

    I use a basic back-pack (I think it's northface?). I rarely need to bring all my books. It's big enough to carry my lap-top, binder, and a couple note books, lunch and 1 or 2 small books that I might...
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    So you're just a nurse?

    verene replied to l1234567's topic in General Nursing

    I've only gotten respect for telling people I'm a CNA and now a nursing student. Most people I've met have been incredibly encouraging "Wow you got into X school that's an amazing program!...
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    Debating on On-Campus classes vs Online

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

    None of the online classes I took were cheaper than regular. I paid full-tuition plus a small technology fee for every online course I took. The biggest advantage was flexibility of time. I get the...
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    Want to be a nursing student, but too dumb at maths!!

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

    I struggled with math all through out school. When I first went to take my pre-reqs and took a math placement exam I scored very low on the math section. If I went through all the math courses I'd...
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    Need Help! Bad Professor and nervous WWYD?

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

    Go to class and see how this instructor teaches for yourself. Ratemyprofessor is primarily used by highly disgruntled students. I went on there once and found one of the best instructors I'd ever had...
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    Is it normal that my school doesn't teach us IVs?

    verene replied to Annie_1101's topic in General Students

    I'm in an ABSN program. My understanding is that we are to learn IVs and Foley catheters in 3rd quarter. We learn on a manikin first, but have the expectation we will be practicing in the hospital as...
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    What looks good on a nursing school application?

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

    As long as the school is accredited it shouldn't matter where you got your pre-reqs done. There may be preference if a university has a transfer agreement with specific community colleges. I (and many...
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    Pre-Nursing Student questions about PMHNP

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

    As a PMHNP you will receive limited education in psychotherapy - the focus of most programs is diagnosis and medication management. This is also what most practices and organizations will want you to...
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    Stethoscope

    verene replied to ssmith18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Rock the stethoscope as is. It will be easy to tell it is yours, and you want to keep the easy clean coating of the rubber. I was gifted a bright purple stethoscope before starting nursing school and...
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    Need advice on how to approach my pre-reqs

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

    I agree with the above poster. For courses like psychology and English that can be taken online it can be a good use of your time to do them that way. You still have to have the motivation and...
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    Is becoming a CNA worth it?

    verene replied to Natasha_mer24's topic in General Students

    Unless the school absolutely requires CNA training/certification it is probably not worth it. You are already getting patient care experience. If the program does require training know that as a CMA...
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    Is it wrong to request PTO because you've been assigned a shift you don't want?

    verene replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is wrong to ask for PTO just because you don't like the shift. However- I would have a talk with management about scheduling. Having someone come in at 5am after they got off work at 11pm...
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    Second Degree Encouragement and advice please!

    verene replied to Determind2BCRNA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are there other programs in the area your could apply to that would accept your out-of-state pre-req courses? Look at both BSN and ADN programs. I realize you want to go for your BSN now and are at a...
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    Taking pre reqs while in nursing school?

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

    You can apply while still have a few pre-reqs left to complete (unless program application states otherwise) however you will need to complete all pre-reqs before entering the program. If you have a...
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    Anatomy and Physiology Lab without Cadavers (formaldehyde)?

    verene replied to MissHopeful111's topic in General Students

    Most pre-nursing A&P courses do not use human cadavers. I dissected a sheep's brain, calf's heart, calf's lung, and pig spine, and some other components. I think. Minimal chemicals were used...
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    Nursing advice needed!!!

    verene replied to jesslopez16a's topic in General Nursing

    CNA programs very in length. When I got my certification the community colleges really tried to get student to go through their 15 credit full quarter long training (about 3.5 months) however there...
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    Low B.S. GPA hoping to enter a ABSN program or ELM

    verene replied to jimmnguyen37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You may really want to rethink an ABSN or ELMSN program with that GPA. One, it is going to be incredibly difficult to 1) find programs that you meet admissions requirements for 2) be accepted to...
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    Back to school...what do I bring?!

    verene replied to law2mom2nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I typically brought notebook, paper, pencils, and any other required items while taking pre-reqs. Didn't normally bring my text book unless the instruct indicated we should bring our book. Currently...
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    Bed Bugs. HELP!

    verene replied to Zyprexa_Ho's topic in General Nursing

    Ugg bed bugs are horrible and you are right to fear bringing them home. I worked in a facility that had bed bugs and while and exterminator did come out and treat I still somehow brought them home....
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    Balancing school and life?

    verene replied to mininurse24's topic in General Students

    Organization. I have my week broken down into class time, homework/study time, exercise time, hobby time, and personal time. School is fairly consuming for me (~40-50hours/week) - however even as an...
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    What does this mean?

    verene replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I first went back to school I took a placement exam and scored into algebra review. I took algebra in 8th grade! I felt bad but at the same time recognized I hadn't taken a math class in over a...
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    Prerequisites

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

    I didn't find it to be a hard class. I took it online summer quarter and had to put in very little effort for a good grade. Looking back I wish I'd had to work harder and learn more than I
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    "Are you a Christian?"

    verene replied to anon456's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    They may have thought you were identifying with them because of your comment about serving such a beautiful family. I think your response was very appropriate and eloquent, especially given how wrong...