verene MSN

mental health / psychiatic nursing

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    I read a new nursing book for over 45 hrs. Can I claim these as CE hours?

    verene replied to crx971's topic in Washington Nursing

    I don't think so. Per WAC 246-840-202: "(4) Continuing nursing education refers to systematic professional learning experiences obtained after initial licensure designed to augment the knowledge,...
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    whats your plan B

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

    Plan A - Apply to Early entry MSN, BSN/MSN joint programs, and BSN programs. Plan B - Reapply to BSN and MSN programs and apply to LPN/ADN programs Plan C- Keep taking classes, working, learning...
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    How to document your lunch time

    verene replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    It's never been an issue in places I've worked. We have always had to clock out for lunches. In the two places where we didn't clock out our lunches were paid, but either way people taking over long...
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    That's A Wrap! Exploring Wound Management

    verene replied to babaloo8's topic in General Nursing

    Not an LPN/RN but still interested in what you learn from your study! Several residents I work with have chronic wound care issues, and these issues are the ones most likely to lead to a trip to the...
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    Poll: Do you wear your wedding band to work...?

    verene replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    I wear my wedding band. It's smooth, simple, medical grade titanium. I've used the colored gel and black-light to check hand-washing, and on those occasions at least both the ring and the skin under...
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    nursing & tattoos

    verene replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the facility and your geographical location. Where I live I've seen many professionals (ranging from police to nurses to paralegals) with visible tattoos, in general they are...
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    Processing times for CNA certification?

    verene replied to Jeniele's topic in Washington Nursing

    I received mine earlier this year. I think it took about 8 weeks from time I mailed in my forms to when my license showed up under the online credential search, and another couple of weeks before I...
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    Do you "tell" Facebook where you work?

    verene replied to RN403's topic in General Nursing

    I don't post anything on facebook I wouldn't be comfortable sharing in any public forum (news interview, newspaper, getting around town via rumor... whatever), and keep my page very locked down (high...
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    Maintaining a romantic relationship in Nursing School

    verene replied to Dezi919's topic in General Students

    Time management and commitment. I went to university about 4 hours away from my BF and managed to do well in school, keep in touch with family (5+ hours away) and still have a bit of a social life....
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    CNA Skills exam? Where does object like soap, toilet paper, wipes go?

    verene replied to ONCRN2017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my exam the proctor told us were supplies such as soap and lotion were to be returned. (Usually back to their
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    Working NOC shift alone - thoughts/experiences?

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

    Congrats! I hope everything goes well for you.
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    Working NOC shift alone - thoughts/experiences?

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

    I haven't worked NOC but at our facility the NOC shift is alone from Midnight until 7am. We are a 35-bed facility with most residents independent/semi-independent on care. One of our NOCs has done...
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    Specialty

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

    Right now my passion is mental health, so I could really see myself in psychiatric nursing and/or alcohol/drug rehabilitation. I've love to become a family mental health nurse practitioner focusing in...
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    RN jobs in the Seattle Area

    verene replied to ashley.l.olsen's topic in Washington Nursing

    In the greater seattle area there are a LOT of hospitals to try applying at: Specifically psych/mental health facilities - Western State (Lake Wood) and Fairfax (Kirkland) Other hospitals in area:...
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    How long do Titer Test results take?

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

    I got my titer results (varicella) back in a few hours, but the facility I got them done at had their own internal lab, so they didn't have to send them out. I think if you don't have your results...
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    Seattle University APNI 2015

    verene replied to May25's topic in Washington Nursing

    Not applying for 2015 start, but hoping to apply to 2016 start. I'll be watching this thread for any advice from those going through the application
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    CNA's - What hours do you work?

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

    I work 3-11pm 3 days a week in a mental health assisted living facility, with the option to pick up additional shifts if
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    Crazy state regulations

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

    We nearly got written up because one of our residents reported to the investigators that she lit herself on fire while smoking! I was the one tasked with taking away the cigarettes and monitoring her...
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    Becoming a CNA before starting school.

    verene replied to bear94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Being a CNA is a great way to see if a career in medicine is for you; and get a better idea about what nursing actually is. I signed up for a CNA course after becoming interested in nursing because...
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    Psych nursing education group activity?

    verene replied to stargirl018's topic in General Students

    You might try a short meditation, breathing exercise, or otherwise calming activity. Something the patients could then apply on their own before bed to help relax and prepare for
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    Ever find you like the non-required class better?

    verene posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just a random thought. I'm currently taking Nutrition (required pre-req) and Survey of Psychophysiology (just for fun) this summer. I'm really enjoying the psychophysiology class far more, which...
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    Online Prerequisites

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

    Try your local community colleges and universities. Many now offer online options for non-science classes. While I prefer to take classes in-person I've taken a few classes online from the CC. Same...
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    How many pre-reqs?

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

    It really depends on your other responsibilities, and how comfortably you are with the subjects and with school in general. I started out taking one course at a time because I'd been out of school for...
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    Psych online or on campus?

    verene replied to 2016New's topic in General Students

    I've taken 1 psych class in-person, and 2 online. For my next one I want to take it in person. I personally have an easier time learning the material when I am in lecture and can ask questions and...
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    post your fall class schedule

    verene replied to reka2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am planning on taking: A&P1 Abnormal Psych Currently taking: Survey of Behavioral Neuroscience