verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    California after graduation

    verene replied to 2017RnJaz's topic in General Students

    Do you have connections there that can help you land a job? Ability to live with out a job for a while if need be? I'm not in California but reading these forums it seems like new grads have a...
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    Psychiatry or PMHNP?

    verene replied to gradentrypmhnp2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you find yourself more drawn to the medical model of care or to the nursing model of care? What are your professional goals - where do you see yourself practicing, and what kind of practice do you...
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    W's on Transcript

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

    You have to disclose the transcript even if you take classes at another school, as schools ask for all transcripts from any schools you've ever attended. Hopefully there is a place in the nursing...
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    Do you need a tb and an x-ray as part of your physical?

    verene replied to WE~DO~CARE's topic in General Nursing

    Where I volunteer we are required to have all the same immunizations and screening as staff including annual TB testing. A second volunteer position I've applied for (different hospital) has the same...
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    Considering nursing school

    verene replied to PCT_'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not a nurse yet, but I'll advise from role of CNA and volunteer with exposure to difficult patient and family situations: Listen, stay calm, ask what they need from you. A surprisingly large number of...
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    Crazy clinicals instructor doesn't like us using the restroom?

    verene replied to JESSICAAA159's topic in General Students

    Look up the regulations on breaks and meals for your state and show them to her and to the dean. Link: U.S. Department of Labor - Wage & Hour Divisions (WHD) - State Labor Laws In my state at...
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    Pre-Requisite Advice

    verene replied to aly2bro's topic in General Students

    My school had it broken up as Anatomy/Physiology 1 and A&P 2. It is possible to take A&P2 and Microbiology together, I know people who have done it an succeeded and several people who are...
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    Not good at mental math

    verene replied to Jayce2k15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes! Khan Academy is the website I've used. It is entirely free, though register if you want it to keep track of your progress. Link here:
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    Attention WEST COAST GRADS OR CURRENT STUDENTS

    verene replied to nurseB32's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Find a different school - that kind of price tag is Ivy league cost, with out a top reputation to bank on, nor their generous endowment funds to provide financial aide. Look at CC programs, public and...
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    Not good at mental math

    verene replied to Jayce2k15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Practice! I was horrible at addition and subtraction in my head until I got a concessions/merchandise job working a large sports stadium during games. All of a sudden I had to be able to make change...
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    Is NAR the same as CNA

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

    As the above poster mentioned - in WA state NAR means that you have gone through CNA training and this training is registered with the state, but you have yet to take your CNA/NAC license exam. You...
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    Eliminating the Stigma Associated with Mental Health Nursing

    verene replied to Jessica Quigley's topic in Psychiatric

    Too true smoup. I wager many more people know some one with a mental illness than they realize. Really wish that it was easier to be open about these issues as chances are most nursing school students...
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    Student Nurse Volunteer? Opinions?

    verene replied to Christinajoannne's topic in General Students

    Volunteer positions can help build experience and gain a network of people in the field. There is no guarantee that a volunteer position will lead to a job, but I have seen preference given where I...
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    CNA jobs $15-18/hr ??

    verene replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my state some of the hospitals (union) will pay $15/hour starting wage for CNAs, they typically want min. 1 year of acute care
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    Accelerated Nursing Programs

    verene replied to lgs21794's topic in General Students

    Accelerated programs - assuming you are looking at accelerated bachelors programs are for students who already have a prior BA/BS degree completed and are going back for a second career. Look at...
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    25/50 students failing anatomy avc

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

    Not at my school, maybe 5 out of 30 dropped each quarter. That being said A&P is not a primary weed out course at my school, students are expected to have taken and have a high pass in either bio...
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    Potential PMHNP looks to bolster graduate GPA...advice?

    verene replied to ThePsychWhisperer's topic in Post Graduate Students

    In addition to taking the GRE and getting a high school. Many grad schools allow you to take a up to a certain number of credits as a non-matriculated student. It may be to your benefit to take a...
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    What kind of RN do you want to be?

    verene replied to guest798886's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm hoping to go into psych. I'm open to other areas too
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    Any nursing assistants???

    verene replied to FutureNurse305's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in washington - I don't remember what skills I had on my test but I did not pass it the first time. I failed passive range of motion of a leg - apparently I didn't move through the whole motion?...
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    Help! What to wear for CNA State test?!?!

    verene replied to PhillyRNtoBe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The sleeveless shirt/tank top is for under the scrub top, so that when practicing bed bath skill the person testing can wash the arm all the way up with out undressing the person playing the
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    Eliminating the Stigma Associated with Mental Health Nursing

    verene replied to Jessica Quigley's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree that education doesn't so much - I've only been through CNA training at this point but there was nothing on Mental Health other than "it exists." My first/current job is working for a...
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    is 25-30 too late to want to pursue a nursing degree?

    verene replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My mom started nursing school when she was in her early 40s. Having her example makes me less conscious of the fact I'll be starting at 28. The average age of most of the programs I've looked at is...
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    Psychology

    verene replied to wannabenurse88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Psychology (in my experience) can easily be done with another
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    CNA working in assisted living

    verene replied to MaddyFranklin's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have you brought up the fact that what you are doing is completely different from what you were hired to do to your manager/supervisor? If you still have that sheet of job duties show it to them and...
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    Easy to find work after nursing school

    verene replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Finding work is dependent on many things - the most important being the job market in your area: If it is over saturated with new grads it will be more difficult to land a job. Other factors include:...