verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    HUGS?!

    verene replied to sparky605's topic in General Students

    I'm not a hugger at all. I have two residents in particular who really like and ask for hugs, I'll give a loose, sideways, shoulder hug. It's not really a behavior I like to encourage because I really...
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    Wearing Rings

    verene replied to mvm2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wear my ring at work, it is a plain medical grade titanium band. I was unsure about wearing it at first, but I've practiced washing my hands with the orange-glow goo (I have no idea what it is...
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    Pre-requisites for LPN

    verene replied to BreP.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. I'm surprised you were forced to withdraw. Usually a missed lab and lecture while certainly damaging to final score in the class are not enough to be kicked out. 2. I doubt you will find a 100%...
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    Can any of you please answer the following questions it is for a school project

    verene replied to shennellsmith123's topic in General Students

    What is your current job title/position and how long have you been in this role? I work as a caregiver (CNA) for a mental health agency in one of their long-term residential housing units. I've been...
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    Was this such an unreasonable request?

    verene posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yesterday at work I had a call from an RN from another clinic call to say that MD wanted to make changes to one of our resident's insulin dose. Perfectly fine. I asked her to fax me a written copy of...
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    Was this such an unreasonable request?

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

    To those saying I should have gotten the nurse on duty. This other RN called late enough in the day that we do not have any RNs on staff. Late evening and overnight is just CNAs at my facility as...
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    Was this such an unreasonable request?

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

    No... I can answer the phone but I can NOT take verbal orders. Another reason why I needed the order
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    Do you get paid for CEUs and In-services

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

    Initial training/orientation was all paid. We get paid for CEUs done through our agency - I've voluntarily taken a couple of courses outside, for personal interest, and wasn't paid for those but they...
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    Cna hourly wages/nursing home?

    verene replied to BreakRoom011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Were I live starting pay varies from $9.50-$16/hour depending on type of work and location. (Hospitals pay a lot more than SNF, suburbs pay less than in the city). I started at $11/hour so an offer of...
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    How did you get your job?

    verene replied to scamper22's topic in General Nursing

    I applied to an ad in the paper looking for a CNA to work in a Mental Health ALF. I think the mental health designation must have scared off a lot of applications because they called me for an...
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    Was this such an unreasonable request?

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

    Thanks everyone! I was thinking she was the one in the wrong, but I have limited experience, so it's good to know that I did everything right. Glad I stood my ground. :-) And just to clarify... I'm...
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    How many pre-reqs do you have to go?

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

    Taking AP 1 now. I still have AP2, Microbiology, College Algebra, Stats and Chemistry to take. I may have to take a second chem class, as one program I am looking at wants organic in addition to...
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    Does anybody else feel guilty about calling off?

    verene replied to Codeblue1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The only time I've called in this year was when I had to take my husband to the ER at 1am... and that was to say I'd be in a couple hours late. Even with out hardly sleeping that night I didn't want...
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    Professor tested us on the wrong topics

    verene replied to kvyates's topic in General Students

    Talk to your instructor, ask her to go through the exam with you. Explain that you and your classmates expected this material to be tested on later in the quarter. It may have been an error (reusing...
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    enjoying religion without actually being religious yourself?

    verene replied to ceccia's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I enjoy learning about different religions. I wish more people would be okay with talking about religion in order to educate and share and still be okay when the other person disagrees or doesn't...
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    Nursing Student Ethical Dilemna

    verene replied to cbs701's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    If I saw that happen I would be very upset. Definitely crossing a line to do this with out explicit family request, and even then I'd say Chaplain is the more appropriate party on many levels to carry...
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    Lexapro: Do you have any experience?

    verene replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    My experience with using lexapro for my GAD in conjunction with therapy has been positive. Figuring out if using it alone, using another drug, or using medication with therapy, or therapy alone, is...
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    Pending license

    verene replied to lolashine's topic in Washington Nursing

    If it works the same way as for CNA license it means that your application has been received and DoH is finishing back ground check and uploading documents into their computer system. You'll likely...
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    Frustrated Pre Nursing student!!!

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

    Pre-requisites are part of the path towards nursing school. You have already started on it! That is what I have to tell myself when I get frustrated with how many classes I have to take and how long...
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    Any benefits with joining Phi Theta Kappa?

    verene replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    Also got an invitation recently. Debating on joining just for the resume building. There was also some information that by being a member if you are hired by the federal government you start at a...
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    Pre-nursing student - what should my major be?

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

    I would second the advice to meet with a counselor or adviser at your school in terms of possible majors. Is there are reason you don't want to go straight for BSN and want to do another major first?...
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    Looking for Pre-Req Help

    verene replied to SMommaHess6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not in your area, but look around at the local community college for pre-reqs. Usually they have everything you need, offer in-person and online classes, and are much cheaper than going to a...
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    Your Family?

    verene replied to lasair's topic in Psychiatric

    I share a few stories with my family/friends, but many of my family members work in health-care and "get it" when it comes to the crazy things that can happen. My husband doesn't want to know what I...
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    Failed the first time in the skills test

    verene replied to MerryMary67's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unfortunately I think a lot of proctors fail people on the first pass through of skills "just because". It's more money for the testing company. I failed the first time through on the skills portion...
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    New CNA

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

    It is true that the pay is not high. In my area starting pay is $10-15 depending on experience. That being said it is an entry-level job and most entry level jobs do not pay particularly high. If you...