DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    The economics of PA vs. NP

    I too would be curious to see the literature to back this up. I have worked alongside MANY competent PA-Cs and have learned plenty from them. I have have every bit of respect for them too I don't...
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    Low Stress Specialties

    Home hospice. Rewarding. Make sure it's and HOURLY position at a non-profit. or they will work you to
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    How can I be a good psyche nurse?

    Be genuinely kind and caring. But keep firm
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    Online PMHNP school programs

    YES, all of the
  5. Indeed. Very little psychopharm, a lot of common sense type questions and healthcare
  6. I took my Psych NP boards in Oct 2018. I definitely overstudied. I thought the RN boards I took 10 years ago were more
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    Charting until midnight?

    I did a short stint in homecare. Definitely like hospice much better. I thought the charting in home health was worse (OASIS) and more
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    LPN's in hospice?

    I work for a large (for-profit) hospice in the midwest. Our LPNs are invaluable- they do everything except admissions, case management, and pronounce death. We are lucky to have them. Many work...
  9. I did have an interview. It was fairly straightforward. Only about 3 questions then we talked at length about the
  10. Mosscas, good luck. Is the interview with
  11. No, clinicals don't need to be near campus. They find you a placement close to your
  12. Yes from home. All you need is an internet connection and headphones (and some free software) and you dial in to the classes which typically meet once weekly. I do miss the personal interaction, but...
  13. I just started this semester- I transferred in from another university, and start clinical in the fall. So far so
  14. I am also in the psych MSN program at Wayne. I am doing distance learning because I live between GR and
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    Radiation Oncology position

    Congratulations on your new
  16. Many online programs require you to find your own preceptors. Something to keep in the back of your
  17. DLS_PMHNP

    persuing hospice

    Hi and welcome to All Nurses ! Hospice can be demanding and rewarding at the same time. The days are unpredictable like many other areas in nursing. Like the previous poster stated, some visits can...
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    Thoughts on switching to HH nursing

    This! If you can stay awake :) Congratulations and best wishes in your new
  19. DLS_PMHNP

    Methadone analgesia.

    Only certain providers will prescribe it; those with specialized training or experience. I have seen excellent results, especially when other opioids are not
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    NCLEX test discussion/vent advice welcome!!

    Good luck! Keep us
  21. OP, I'm also on Vyvanse and have had drug testing for new employment. Like many other posters stated, you will be fine as long as you have a valid RX. Congrats on your new
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    Know a Nurse with 2 jobs (or more)?

    I work two jobs: one in hospice and one in home health. the hospice job is primarily 12-hour shifts on the weekends and the home health job is during the week. I love the
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    Second Semester: Done!!

    Wow! Sounds like a tough program. Congrats for making it
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    CC RN moving into home hospice

    Good luck in your new position. You will find a wealth of information at the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) website. Keep us