DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    (Just a rant) Are nursing test unfair....

    DLS_PMHNP replied to opto-nurse's topic in General Students

    Please don't compare yourself to other students.. concentrate on your own grades and goals. Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. Not always a good idea to ask fellow students "what did...
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    Trust

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Happy_RN123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ALWAYS knock before entering pt's room, introduce yourself in a courteous and professional way. If if you feel nervous, appear as confident as you can. Sometimes pts just want to talk... lend them...
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    Random drug tests in nursing school?!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Yolopilas's topic in General Students

    even MORE ridiculous for her to tell
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    Mean/Competitive nursing school classmates

    DLS_PMHNP replied to cowgirl_RN's topic in General Students

    Sounds like middle school, at best. When I was in school, I was one of the "oldest" in the class. I was NOT there to make friends, but to earn my degree, and move on. I couldn't care LESS what...
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    The way we ask for someone's pain level?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to cmav8's topic in General Nursing

    Yes!! It does indeed seem
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    Are ADN/ASN worth it?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DrewF86's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Monte- Congrats on the new job!! How exciting for you! All the best,
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    Question for atheist nurses

    DLS_PMHNP replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Please... tell me you are not serious? Other peoples personal beliefs or lack thereof, are just that... personal. They are none of yours or anyone else's
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    Where are you happy?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to CaitlynRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked bedside nursing x1 yr and was not a big fan (working NOCs). Switched to home hospice 3 years ago and never looked back. I love my independence, ability to actually spend one on one time with...
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    Dilemma

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    If pt is end-stage CA (comfort care), can you have the blood sugar d/c'd? This would definitely be a comfort issue, as I'm sure the pt does not like being poked on a daily basis. Just a
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    ADN's being pushed out

    DLS_PMHNP replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    and your
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    Medicare Diagnosis Changes

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Stella1688's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree about the dismissing the dementia dx; it is a horrible disease, in which both pts and family suffer. It is more predictable in terms of disease progression, than either AFTT or
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    Worst Monday eve, lost my job and extremely late to interview

    DLS_PMHNP replied to sw1242's topic in Nurses Recovery

    OP, this a the "Nurses in Recovery Forum." If you are not in recovery, I would recommend you visit the "General Nursing Forum". You would more than likely get many more responses. Good Luck. Here...
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    Do potential employers owe you an explaination?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Can you imagine working as a recruiter and interviewing 100 people over the course of 2 weeks (just an example)? And then you have to CALL (and play phone tag with) every single one of the...
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    Do many hospice patients also have continuous G-tube feedings?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Each case is SO different. I've only seen ALS pts and head/neck CA pts with feeding
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    Do potential employers owe you an explaination?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree with other posters, potential employers owe you NOTHING. In the past, I have thanked my lucky stars just to get the experience an interview. Being hired in was a plus. Very tight economy...
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    BE CAREFUL on social networks

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that some potential employers will search for a person on FB, and then look at their page. Just a cover photo can say a thousand
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    Has anyone left bedside or floor nursing with less than 3 years experience?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to cantdoit's topic in Nursing Career

    I left med/surg after 9 mos, and I now work in Hospice Care. I never looked back.. it's a great
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    am i putting on risk my RN license????

    DLS_PMHNP replied to kika7's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    if you are on their payroll, they are
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    HELP :( I need confidence for NCLEX 2013.

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

    Make sure you eat a good breakfast before you test. I studied also using the Kaplan system; those questions were MUCH harder than the actual NCLEX questions. The day before your test, I would...
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    Stethoscope

    DLS_PMHNP replied to mcbtny9's topic in General Students

    I use an Ultrascope r/t my hearing being a bit off. They are inexpensive and you can hear heart/lung sounds very clearly. Good luck! Diane
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    Preparing for nursing school (squeamishness, fear of needles, getting in shape?)

    DLS_PMHNP replied to nursing_student93's topic in General Students

    Hi! You will definitely get used to the "gross factor." I blacked out THREE different times in OR, when I was a student. Heh. Getting in shape is very important. It will give you more energy, help...
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    Why are people uncomfortable talking about mental health?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    100% agree about the PRN/part time work. I feel VERY fortunate that my husband has a decent job, and I can afford to work part time. I used to work full time (plus overtime), and my PTSD would kick...
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    attn ALL RN's !! serious help

    DLS_PMHNP replied to dreamerxo's topic in General Students

    I also did not witness this in any of the posts. They were offering the OP advice, as she asked for. Unfortunately, life is not always about rainbows and puppies. Best,
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    Top 3 admitting terminal dx

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NC29mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    CA, COPD, CHF. Not too many AFTT or Debility
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    Glioblastoma advice

    DLS_PMHNP replied to dreamrider212's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Have you considered steroid tx for swelling/pain? I find a lot of success with using Decadron, either BID or