DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    Cliques in Nursing School

    DLS_PMHNP replied to KMC-RN-BSN-710's topic in General Students

    Rule #1 in nursing school- you are there for YOURSELF, not for others. Who cares about cliques???
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    How far do you work from home?

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

    17 miles (20-ish minutes) each way. 3 days a week (12 hour
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    I start my new job tomorrow!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats-- very happy for
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    Need opinions: pro's & con's of 2nd shift

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

    Sarah- Very creative username..
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    Need opinions: pro's & con's of 2nd shift

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

    Hi, I work nights (1900-0700). A bit different, but here's my take on it anyway. Pros: Less family members Less administrative nonsense Better cohesiveness with the staff (at least at the hospital...
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    Nursing students!What has been the hardest part of NURSING school?!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to anon321d's topic in General Students

    I graduated this past April. I exercised regularly through my four years of nursing school. It gave me more energy, kept me from gaining weight, and was a great outlet for stress. I would definitely...
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    Nursing students!What has been the hardest part of NURSING school?!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to anon321d's topic in General Students

    Excellent advice!! I second
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    When do you think this hiring freeze will end?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Divest's topic in General Nursing

    When will the hiring freeze end?? -Sorry, my crystal ball is in the shop....
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    Attitudes towards LPN's

    DLS_PMHNP replied to emt... rn student's topic in Canada

    Please keep in mind that money isn't everything, and some are happy with their vocations, regardless of how much money they make. Did you consider that maybe the 'veteran' LPN is happy in her...
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    peg/gtube question

    DLS_PMHNP replied to spunky1281's topic in General Nursing

    At our hospital, G-tubes can be replaced by RNs/LPNs. However, J (jejunal)-tubes are replaced by
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    credit check hospitals

    DLS_PMHNP replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    i agree with you on
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    Using "RN" After Your Name

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    Although I'm proud to be an RN, I would NEVER 'advertise' it outside of the clinical setting. Just my $0.02, that is inviting the general public to ask you about their sore throat, rash, heart...
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    credit check hospitals

    DLS_PMHNP replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    angela, just playing the "devil's advocate" here. just because you are not working doesn't mean it is acceptable to have bad credit. unfortunately, "life" isn't fair. just my $0.02. best, diane,...
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    200 applicants for 15 New Grad Jobs

    DLS_PMHNP replied to newlpn08's topic in General Nursing

    exactly. it costs a lot for hospitals to train new grads. they are choosing to curtail these costs and hire only experienced
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    hospital policy on Facebook, cellphones= suspension

    DLS_PMHNP replied to ChristinaEDRN's topic in General Nursing

    So very
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    I'm old, no money, depressed..

    DLS_PMHNP replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    I'm 39 and just got my RN license 4 months ago... Look at it this way: you will still be 41 whether or not you graduate from nursing school. Best to you-
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    Anyone have ultrascope?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NatsFan15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have both an ultrascope and a Littman. I bought the Ultrascope because I couldn't hear well with my Littman. The Ultrascope is great.. If you hold it up in the air, you can hear your neighbors...
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    ATI Pharmacology

    DLS_PMHNP replied to xc31's topic in General Students

    Community was the easiest ATI (for me). Very basic, common sense type questions. Mental health wasn't hard, but there is a lot of information you need to know. good luck
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    How do you organize your school items?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to mom35's topic in General Students

    I would definitely own a planner.. am must have! I highlighted each class a different color.. when I had an assignment due/test/paper, etc, I highlighted the date and assignment the color of the...
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    Drug Testing Question, new student

    DLS_PMHNP replied to kingwoodhopeful's topic in General Students

    You shouldn't have anything to worry about if you have a prescription. If you don't have a prescription, then you WILL have problems. Some schools test every semester AND do random
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    What do you think is the real job market outlook?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Soyrizo's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I've had it so long I don't remember. Somewhere on the internet, I'm sure. :nuke: Take Care,
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    What do you think is the real job market outlook?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Soyrizo's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:
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    Do Nurses know which falls assessment tools to use and how to use them?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to kimperkins1985's topic in General Students

    The Morse Fall Risk scale is also
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    schools testing students on outside resources

    DLS_PMHNP replied to nurseobrien's topic in General Students

    Absolutely! We were assigned evidence-based journal articles (of course, we had to retrieve them and such). Once in a while, the instructor would spring a "pop quiz" to make sure we actually read...
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    What do you think is the real job market outlook?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Soyrizo's topic in General Nursing

    "only the shadow