Whispera MSN, RN

psych, addictions, hospice, education

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    SLP versus BSN

    Whispera replied to JFranklin1218's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    what's a
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    Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    Whispera replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    Are you eating nutritiously? Are you getting enough sleep? Are you spending time with family and friends? Do you do something for yourself regularly? Are you gaining or losing weight? Are you happy...
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    How realistic is my plan?

    Whispera replied to ground's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Working full time is possible and it could be tremendously difficult to keep up with your schoolwork. I know many people who did it. For most of them something had to give, and it often was family...
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    HELP: How Extensive Are Hiring Background Checks?

    Whispera replied to khaleesikitten's topic in General Students

    whew!
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    HELP: How Extensive Are Hiring Background Checks?

    Whispera replied to khaleesikitten's topic in General Students

    Employers and some schools regularly do an internet search on people who want to be involved with them. If a search on your name and any variation of it leads to you camgirl site, you could be in...
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    Always the Instructor's Fault......

    Whispera replied to MFaf's topic in General Students

    Sometimes students want a blueprint of what they should study for an exam. I do not like those things. If one studies just to pass the test, lots of other equally important information is ignored....
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    Valedictorian caught cheating

    Whispera replied to pinknursepower's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Something to think about...if everyone makes a noise about this at graduation, or goes to the newspaper about it, what do you think will happen to the reputation of the school in the eyes of people...
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    its almost impossible

    Whispera replied to tweetybirdRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Where I live, the usual is for Social Security disability to be denied on first try. It's
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    Convicted of murder as a teen and now a nurse

    Whispera replied to TheGooch's topic in General Nursing

    Gooch, why does this matter so much to
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    Patients family in the medical field

    Whispera replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A few years ago my son was seriously ill. We had been to the ER, to his family doctor, and to a specialist. None of these providers took his symptoms seriously and did no tests. Finally after he...
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    When did this trend start??

    Whispera replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    When did this trend start? When my husband graduated from Notre Dame in 1972, many decorated their mortar boards. I remember one that said "hi Mom!". Everyone also threw their caps in the air at...
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    Liking members at AN

    Whispera replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wounded deeply that I'm not liked more. After all, I'm here only to gather praise (and strut my kneehighs and
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    Family issue..Thoughts?

    Whispera replied to jrabbit619's topic in General Students

    I'd brace myself for her reaction, and move. She will get over it eventually and will probably escalate
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    Hiring/Job Question

    Whispera replied to eris08's topic in General Nursing

    attractive is in the eyes of the
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    Nursing shortage???

    Whispera replied to MatrixRn's topic in Nursing News

    I think there's a shortage of nurses, since staffing is so ridiculous. There is also a terrible shortage in hiring those who are needed, whether they're available or not. Ye olde budget doesn't...
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    Hiring/Job Question

    Whispera replied to eris08's topic in General Nursing

    I'v found that when I wear red kneehighs and flipflops, along with a pretty ruffled apron, I get hired
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    Is this abuse?

    Whispera replied to isthisok's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If the CNA reads here, she surely will recognize the situation. Always be careful what you post on an online
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    When did this trend start??

    Whispera replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy the decorated mortar boards as well as the amazing shoes some choose. It's
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    Just a couple questions...

    Whispera replied to KcDawn's topic in General Students

    You're curious because it's an assignment and/or, you're curious anyway and/or, your curiousity was triggered by the assignment? I see that it could be a blend of thoughts. I'm still resistant to...
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    How personal do personal statements get...

    Whispera replied to TexTart's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Are you in nursing school now? Your profile says pre-nursing. You are thinking you can go directly into a PMHNP program now, or when? I don't have a problem with you including your experience in a...
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    Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    Whispera replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    I would much rather be given a Poise pad or a diaper to void in, when needed, than be sat on a bedpan. I thin the OPs idea is super. I see much less dignity in a bedpan that spills and is uncomfy...
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    ATI Practice Tests

    Whispera replied to bobsapples's topic in General Students

    Did you find the Nursing Logic spot on the site? Somewhere near there are a bundle of other practice
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    Ivy Tech - ATI Questions

    Whispera replied to Fetzmommy's topic in Indiana Nursing

    The books are great for those who like books. If your school uses ATI, all the books, every single page, are available at the ATI site. That's part of what you pay for when you pay for the
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    ATI Practice Tests

    Whispera replied to bobsapples's topic in General Students

    ATI has a website, where you go to take your practice and proctored tests. In it are all sorts of things to help you. Have you explored the
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    Psych nursing question?

    Whispera replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated, I knew psych was one of two specialties in which I wanted to work. I got a job in psych, and have loved it since then, in spite of detours along the way due to what was called...