Whispera MSN, RN

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    Student needing advice

    Whispera replied to babygirl3374's topic in General Nursing

    I worked geriatrics for about five years. I had many, many clients who were not as you describe emotionally. They were sweet, caring, smiley, and accepting that they weren't as healthy as they would...
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    Tough point in my life

    Whispera replied to BearFeet's topic in General Nursing

    Please see someone for help. Things can get better but they won't if you don't get some help from an
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    Walking from school at night with deer and no street lamps?

    Whispera replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in General Students

    I'm picturing a herd of deer, waiting at the side of the road, watching for humans to
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    Walking from school at night with deer and no street lamps?

    Whispera replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in General Students

    During a chunk of the semester, it won't be dark when your class lets out. For the remainder of it, before it happens, tell your instructor you will be quietly leaving a few minutes early each week,...
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    Help! accreditation question!!!

    Whispera replied to LelahRN2be's topic in General Students

    Have you looked up the NCLEX pass rates of your school? That's a very good thing for you to do...it indicates the quality of what the school provides to its
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    Calling out during family emergencies (advice?)

    Whispera replied to saraelizanne87's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You are going through so much! Does your employer have an EAP where you could get some counseling to help you cope with all of this? I wonder if you would qualify for Family Medical Leave, based in...
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    MSN Education is it worth it? or this concentration is more about your passion?

    Whispera replied to eliezar's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    It's possible you can take courses that would apply to both the MSN in Education as well as the FNP, in the beginning, at least. When I got my MSN, there were quite a few core courses that everyone,...
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    getting a hold of clinical instructors for references..

    Whispera replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a former psych instructor who adds former students to my Facebook list after they graduate. They often send me a message asking for a reference. I'm glad to provide it. I think it's completely...
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    Doctor charts later?

    Whispera replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    Where I've worked, such things are entered into the system as a verbal order. Then whoever looks over those things makes sure the doctor signs it or updates it (if he forgets) whenever the time is...
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    Looking for CNS for quick email Q&A

    Whispera replied to UpNorth's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    that's wonderful! good luck with your
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    NP/patient privilege?

    Whispera replied to nursetim's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In Indiana, the answer is yes. The loopholes where all bets are off include if the person wants to hurt himself or others, or is unable to care for self, or someone else is hurting or threatening to...
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    Looking for CNS for quick email Q&A

    Whispera replied to UpNorth's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    This is an assignment for you to interview an advanced practice nurse, I assume. You don't know who you'll get to answer your questions here. It could be Joe Schmoe who stalks the net, and not an...
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    Advice for new soon-to-be instructor

    Whispera replied to PA_RN87's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You don't have to know everything. That's what they invented books, the internet, and other people for. Just work, with the students, to figure out where to find the
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    What will happen if you miss a college class?

    Whispera replied to KAThftf's topic in General Nursing

    Does your instructor take attendance? Even if he or she does take attendance, it's not the end of the world to miss a class. People do it all the time. It's polite to let the instructor know, if...
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    COB rollcall

    Whispera replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    Also...crusty is what happens when you're busy making other
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    Comparing myself/feeling inadequate

    Whispera replied to ladydanger's topic in General Nursing

    I think quiet strength is wonderful. Comparing your quiet strength to someone's whose isn't quiet is like comparing sunshine to moonlight. Both are important and make the world a better
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    Patient Death Experience.

    Whispera replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    Bea, while your word choices can be interpreted as incorrect, I don't feel that you intend any disrespect. I think you're new to such things and expressing excitement over what you're experiencing....
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    honors or volunteer

    Whispera replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    You'll have your foot in the door if you get the housekeeping job. That's a good
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    honors or volunteer

    Whispera replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    There's an international honor society of nursing you might qualify for, eventually...it's for BSN and above nursing students (you get into it toward the end of your degree and can stay in it for your...
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    honors or volunteer

    Whispera replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Where I went to school, and also where I taught, a person could be in an honors program AND could graduate with honors whether in the honors program or not. Being in the honors program meant honors...
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    The aggravation of it all

    Whispera replied to kariace's topic in General Students

    Publishers change editions and instructors are required to use the new editions, whether they want to use them or not, whether they Re significantly different or not. Publishers won't sell old...
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    Exam 1st day?!

    Whispera replied to LJR89's topic in General Students

    I give a take home test the first day. It's a pre-test so I can tell what my students already know, so I know what I don't need to cover and what I do need to cover. I give points for doing it and...
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    Psych NP questions

    Whispera replied to Danielle.RN.BSN.'s topic in Psychiatric

    Psych CNSs do therapy
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    COB rollcall

    Whispera replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    1992 - BSN; 2001 -
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    LPN educator - homework assignments?

    Whispera replied to daisylouhoo's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Most publishers will give instructors free desk copies of any books related to the textbook that is being used. I used to get on the internet and find a phone number and call the publishers and ask...