DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    Good Aspects Of Med-Surg Nursing?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to techraider77's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Med-Surg seems to combine a lot of what is taught in the classroom. Your newly learned skills won't get "rusty", like they may for example, if you went directly into a speciality such as OB, etc. Tons...
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    Jobs for New Grads in Michigan

    DLS_PMHNP replied to meher's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Very slim pickings, even on the west side of the
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    Learning to be emotionally neutral

    DLS_PMHNP replied to mom35's topic in General Students

    I would say (and have said before to folks such as her): "Thanks for the feedback, but I specifically asked the instructor, not you" Oh, I'm old too... I don't play those games. Wasn't in school to...
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    What freak occurrences have you seen?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    :barf01::barf01::barf01:
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    Which NCLEX book do you recommend?

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

    For a BOOK, Sauder's Comprehensive. For test prep, Kaplan on-line NCLEX review. I passed w/ 75. Good Luck,
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    How do I emotionally survive caring for a pedophile?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    100% agree with this post. I was also abused (for over 7 years). I would ask for a different assignment, it would be way to personal for me. I would not be able to demonstrate compassion and remain...
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    Now what, my pre and post kaplan test did not change....

    DLS_PMHNP replied to beautsbelle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed my boards 2 weeks ago with 75 questions. I used the Kaplan online program. I averaged 64% on qbank and around 70% on the practice tests. Personally, I found the Kaplan questions to be more...
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    Kaplan Scores and Passing NCLEX

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

    I used all the q-bank questions and averaged 62%. I passed the NCLEX with 75
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    How has having/not having children affect your career?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Ellean55's topic in General Students

    Isn't that ridiculous? I'm 38, been married for 14 years and have no children BY CHOICE. I have had people tell me that it's "odd" to not have children... what?? Isn't it more selfish to have...
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    How has having/not having children affect your career?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Ellean55's topic in General Students

    :yeah:
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    Interview Advice....URGENT...please help me out!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    agree with above post. I just graduated, and all of my interviews were behavioral based. For example, describe an incident where you had a conflict with a co-worker/manager/pt, how did you resolve it...
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    How has having/not having children affect your career?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Ellean55's topic in General Students

    I am childless (by choice). I find it much easier to work nights this way. A lot of nurses that work nights with me, have kids that wake them up while they are sleeping during the day, etc. No...
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    Do you snitch on cheaters?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

    would you want unethical nurses caring for you or your family
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    NCLEX RN (I took my boards TODAY)

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Stacy2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with you 100%,
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    Average Pay for a new nurse

    DLS_PMHNP replied to jayde_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Based on the fact you've been looking for a job since this past winter, I would take the position without hesitation. Employers have the "ball in their court" now, so to speak. If you don't take the...
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    Any study tips/advice for Advanced Med/Surg

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Nancy06's topic in General Students

    Make sure to keep up on your reading assignments. In the clinical setting, seek out additional learning opportunities. This will help you to "connect the dots" on some of the concepts you are...
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    Reading alot of posts discussing "A" nursing students vs "C" nursing students

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    That's the most intelligent statement I've read on this entire
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    New grad.... Overwhelmed... Exhausted.... Boards in 1 Week!

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

    I just took my boards last week and passed. I graduated April 25 and started a new position as a grad nurse on April 27th. So like you, I was also very busy. IF you can, put things on hold until you...
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    Reading alot of posts discussing "A" nursing students vs "C" nursing students

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    :deadhorse:deadhorse:deadhorse
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    Question about book, Fundamentals of Nursing

    DLS_PMHNP replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    There is an attached
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    NCLEX RN (I took my boards TODAY)

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Stacy2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Stacy, I took my last week and passed (I stopped at 75). I also had a bunch of SATA type questions. I'm sure you did great. I"ll keep my fingers crossed for you!! Best,
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    Another Outrageous Visitor Thread

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ABSOLUTELY outrageous!! What in the world is wrong with
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    Another Outrageous Visitor Thread

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    a patient's family member (husband) did not think we responded to his wife's call light fast enough (she needed to be suctioned, however, the vent was not alarming). After one minute, he set out to...
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    Diapers or incopad for incontinence???

    DLS_PMHNP replied to black angel's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have much knowledge in this subject matter, but using the term "brief" instead of "diaper" conveys much more respect to your elderly
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    Job Advice Needed for Nursing Student!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to MarBug7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have you thought about working somewhere besides a hospital for some experience? Maybe start out in LTC and see if you like it. If not, you will still gain valuable experience and will be more...