DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    Nurses with nose piercings?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Chameleonchick's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. Nursing school doesn't teach one how to be a mature
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    What's it like working on neurology unit?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Neurological

    Unpredictable. Frequent neuro checks. Stay on your toes. Many stroke admits can and WILL have repeat
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    Well, I'm In...Now What Am I Going To Do???

    DLS_PMHNP replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Students

    Congrats! You know what I'd study right now if I were you..??? The insides of my eyelids. You won't get too much time for that once you start your program. All the
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    An open letter to the ER triage nurse

    DLS_PMHNP replied to laurasc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, I can't believe I read this entire thread. Maybe I can get a free t-shirt or
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    Is making friends in school important?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to CourtneyLR's topic in General Students

    No. I had more in common with the instructors than my fellow students. Then again, many of the students were much younger than me. It's easier to steer clear of everyone's "drama" that way. Drama...
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    so i called in sick today...

    DLS_PMHNP replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP- I'm sorry you lost your job, that truly sucks. However, my instinct is telling me there are two sides to your story. I do wish you all the best.
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    Need Help for Nurse Interview

    DLS_PMHNP replied to niculove2013's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think it would be more convenient for the NURSE/interviewee if you did an in-person interview. Then YOU could write/type their responses to your questions instead of them. I don't know of too many...
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    Two consecutive years of nursing school without a summer break- crazy or not?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to lemidora's topic in General Students

    I would have LOVED that for my BSN program- no long breaks, summer vacation, etc. I would have finished a lot sooner. For you, I'd say "Git 'er Done!!" All the best,
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    RN jobs with high amount of patient/family teaching

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Junebug0710's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, also home hospice. I'm a bit
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    Are you a sensitive person too?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to glutton4punishment's topic in General Nursing

    Hospice patients
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    What is the one piece of advice you wish you could tell yourself as a nursing student

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Go the extra mile in clinicals. Volunteer for more challenging patients. Go to open labs and practice, practice,
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    I feel silly wearing Grey's Anatomy Scrubs - but they are SO comfortable!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    congrats on your job in the ICU- I'm sure you'll be
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    How to survive 1st year of nursing school

    DLS_PMHNP replied to lemidora's topic in General Students

    You would, Mi, you would!!!
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    The introverted nurse

    DLS_PMHNP replied to esunada's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm very introverted. I prefer one-on-one contact. I do home hospice nursing. It's the perfect job for
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    Here are the top 5 drugs administered by allnurses.com members

    DLS_PMHNP replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    How bout xanax? That one should rate right up there for
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    Do you think younger generations have a sense of entitlement?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Sense of entitlement.. good question? How about elementary/middle schoolers/high schoolers having cell
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    How to survive 1st year of nursing school

    DLS_PMHNP replied to lemidora's topic in General Students

    -Keep your eye on the prize. - Learn to say "no"... Learn to say "no".... Learn to stay
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    TMI

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Not that these discussions are appropriate, but I'm sure they go on EVERYWHERE. Our profession is not immune,
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    Lots of young people on disability?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to bisacat's topic in Emergency

    Bi-polar is a devastating psychiatric illness...
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    Help! Scared is that a bad sign for a new job?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I was glad to get out of the hospital- I didn't lay awake worrying or not if I missed a medication, if my charting was accurate, if I gave the WRONG medication, etc. Too much stress for me. I'm sure...
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    Night shift sleep schedule

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Nursing

    Room darkening shades are a must. I also had a fan in my room to drown out "daytime" noises such as chirping birds, lawn mowers, etc. Nocs can be very hard to get used to.. It took me several...
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    rn new grad training as tech?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to amrsaz's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello, and welcome to allnurses. We're glad you are here. I do not have any experience in dialysis nursing. However, if they say: "you have to work as a tech for 18 mos first" I would be a bit...
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    Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We all put on our pants the same way. Period. Nothing wrong with thinking you are "cool", unless you do it someone else's
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    Got into LPN and RN What Should I Do?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Tfish1065's topic in General Nursing

    RN= more options + more
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    Can student administer medication without RN supervision?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to AnneN's topic in General Students

    When as I was a student, we either had our CI or RN Preceptor check our meds and sign.. No exceptions. Ever. On the flip side of this, I've precepted nursing students. You can be darn sure I check and...