DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    Five Reasons Why Congress Should Enact a National Right to Work Law

    DLS_PMHNP replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

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    How long does it take to get the "Critical Thinking" aspect?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to VltSW34's topic in General Students

    With critical thinking exams, there are usually TWO "right" answers. It all boils down to choosing the "most right" answer. My first critical thinking quiz in my nursing program: 4 correct/15...
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    Had the WORST shadow experience, am shaking

    DLS_PMHNP replied to greenykilt's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry you experienced this. Healthcare IS high stress, but this experience was really bad. How embarrassing!! Just don't let this ONE experience leave you feeling jaded about the profession as a...
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    Good Advice Karma Given Here!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to alliphx's topic in General Students

    The fact that (I'm pretty sure) I'm the only person of forty who basically failed my first check offs? Do you know this for sure? And even if it's true, why would it matter? you had a bad day, plain...
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    How many hours of sleep did you get a night when you were in nursing school?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to 2bnurseofchrist's topic in General Students

    Usually 6-8, and I worked. Being run down will not help you OR your patients in the long run. Learn to
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    Five Reasons Why Congress Should Enact a National Right to Work Law

    DLS_PMHNP replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Awesome! I'd LOVE to have AT LEAST 10 pts each shift and work 15 hour days in order to get everything done. Oh, and no overtime pay. Sweet! Sign me
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    Considering Hospice

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Melinurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for
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    Help with Interview

    DLS_PMHNP replied to lorettap's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    These are some of the questions I was asked during my interview: Give an example of when you cared for a pt from a different culture, and what you did to accomodate him/her? Give an example of when...
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    Shadowing post interview - Is this a good sign?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    VERY good sign. Usually job shadowing has two purposes: 1. To see if YOU like the work atmosphere, hospital, etc; and 2. To see if the STAFF like YOU, and if you are a good fit personality-wise. Good...
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    Making Nurses Happy

    DLS_PMHNP replied to mstere's topic in General Nursing

    We must work at the same
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    Even nurses do stupid things ....

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Just because we are nurses, it does not mean we are perfect. Even though the public thinks we should
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    I am in Nursing because.....

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

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    I am in Nursing because.....

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, me too, poop rules. And abusive family members rock. Keeps the adrenelin flowin' Seriously, I often ask myself the above question...and sometimes I have a hard time coming up with a sane...
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    Getting my first RN job

    DLS_PMHNP replied to dlayne_g's topic in General Nursing

    i hope that this helps. best to
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    If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    DLS_PMHNP replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    1. HELL no 2. HELL
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    Oh, you rode your high horse to work today

    DLS_PMHNP replied to fallrisk2008's topic in General Nursing

    Agree 1,000,000%. Especially about the mental health
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    White Boards

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Zippy Head's topic in General Nursing

    "The beatings with continue until morale
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    California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    DLS_PMHNP replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    I wouldn't share this information. You are creating a bunch of competition for yourself, especially since you have not been awarded the position yet. It's kind of you to share, but you need to look...
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    California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    DLS_PMHNP replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    I sent you a
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    Things you'd really like to say to patients but can't.

    DLS_PMHNP replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    In response to a rude/ridiculous complaint, comment, etc "Please feel free to tell someone who cares. Because my sympathy meter is now
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    Panicking about the job market

    DLS_PMHNP replied to JenniferSews's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP, I am sorry you are having problems finding a job. When I entered NS, I NEVER thought the job market would be so poor (Thankfully, I now have a job- have been an RN Have you though about googling...
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    Panicking about the job market

    DLS_PMHNP replied to JenniferSews's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And how is this helpful to the
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    Family members who think they know everything

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Nightingale11's topic in General Students

    Gah! They must be lacking in SOMETHING, since they have to try to prove how "smart" they
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    Burnng out of nursing...

    DLS_PMHNP replied to RNburninout's topic in General Nursing

    Can you pick up prn somewhere besides in med/surg? That is what I'm doing; working med/surg nights 24 hours/week and hopefully will be starting a prn Hospice position soon. I also struggle with...
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    Need advice: Should I take A&P II and Chem together???

    DLS_PMHNP replied to chasencleo's topic in General Students

    I remember taking A&P I and Microbiology both in the summer semester. And I worked. Just dedicate yourself to the process, and you'll be fine. Actually, I think it helps to take two hard classes...