DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    questions about anti-depressants

    DLS_PMHNP replied to rnlaura06's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm not sure about Cymbalta or Effexor, but I've had first hand experience with Lexapro. I was on it for about 5 months... I had to get off of it because of the awful sexual side effects. Getting off...
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    Interesting blog about OBLC experiences

    DLS_PMHNP replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Excellent blog! Thanks for sharing
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    ROTC Questions

    DLS_PMHNP posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I'm hoping someone can answer a couple of questions for me, please I'm currently in a BSN program, with about 2 1/2 years until graduation. We recently listened to a presentation from our...
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    Army LTC in Fort Knox, KY

    DLS_PMHNP posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I'm seriously contemplating joining the ANC and completing LTC this summer. However, as silly as it may sound, I am having some reservations and fears about LTC. I am 36 years old and in...
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    Commission Today!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to SilverRN's topic in Government, Military

    congratulations, 1lt!!:w00t:
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    CNA in west michigan

    DLS_PMHNP replied to k5johnson's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Try the Allegan County Area Community Vocational Center (in Allegan, MI) http://www.alleganaesa.org/techcenter/content/view/31/751/ or Comstock Community Education (in Comstock, MI)...
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    Antidepressants disqualifiers for Army?

    DLS_PMHNP posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I'm hoping someone will please answer a question for me. Is a dx of depression and taking antidepressants is a disqualifier for service in the Army? Or is this something that is waiverable?...
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    Antidepressants disqualifiers for Army?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Gen, Actually, I need the age waiver because I am planning on going through the ROTC program at my University. Then after graduation, I would attend OBC for 3 months and earn my commission that...
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    Antidepressants disqualifiers for Army?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Gen- Thanks for your encouragement! Right now I'm waiting to hear on my first waiver, which is the age waiver... Sigh.... sounds like I need to be patient,
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    Antidepressants disqualifiers for Army?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks, everyone for your feedback and encouragement. I have only been on my anti-depressants for 5 months, so it sounds like it might not be an automatic
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    How do you handle Criticism? I dont well!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on who is the one criticizing. As long as they are justified in criticizing me, I chalk it up as a learning opportunity and move on. However, if the criticism is not justified, I smile...
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    Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    DLS_PMHNP replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

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    What was your first clinical experience like? Any suggestions on how to handle it?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to LuvaBSNRN's topic in General Students

    PDA stands for (I think) Personal Digital Assistant. It is a hand held organizer that you can load lots of cool nursing-type programs into, such as Epocrates (which is a drug guide). I think it...
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    Army LTC in Fort Knox, KY

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Gen! LTC stands for Leader's Training Course, and is through the Army ROTC program. You normally attend this training the summer before your junior year of college.... Thanks
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    What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    34 when I started pre-reqs, will have my BSN 3 mos shy of
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    How Did a BSN Help Your Career (Or Not)

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    - More opportunities for advancement - Stepping stone (possibly) to grad school. Happy Holidays!
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    it is OFFICIAL I am going GREEN

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    YEAH, GEN!!!! Congratulations to
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    Who is studying for finals?!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Students

    Monday- Assessment written final Tuesday- Therapeutics written final Wednesday- Critical Thinking final (last one)!! Thursday- Buyin' a six pack,
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    ADN: Reserves vs. Active Duty

    DLS_PMHNP replied to jojotoo's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, you are correct. I misread the post. My
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    ADN: Reserves vs. Active Duty

    DLS_PMHNP replied to jojotoo's topic in Government, Military

    Actually, you are incorrect. A BSN is only required for active duty. For Reserves and Army National Guard, you only need a diploma from a hospital based program or an Associates degree: You must...
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    It's that time again! Working Christmas?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for saying that!!!!! I do not have children (by choice), and it's refreshing to read your
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    ROTC Questions

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Gen, Awesome! I'll be waiting to see it. Have a Happy Turkey Day !!!
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    ROTC Questions

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Gen Thank you for you post. I appreciate your optimism and your feedback. It's nice to see that I'm not the only "non-traditional" student who is interested in the military nursing! Best,
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    ROTC Questions

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Government, Military

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    ATI Testing is BS!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to TsavarenaRN's topic in General Students