Whispera MSN, RN

psych, addictions, hospice, education

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    FNP - PMHNP required vaccinations

    Whispera replied to 3**835Y's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Psych patients are considered to be an at-risk population for several diseases, so vaccinations of those who care for psych patients are more likely to be required than other fields. I'm a psych CNS....
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    Dear Doctor

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

    While thanks and high-fives aren't necessary, I don't think anyone thinks those aren't nice when we get
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    Family member hurt my somewhat fragile new grad confidence

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

    Look at it this way...you'll have patients you'll be glad not to see the next time you work, because either they or their family members are difficult in personality. You can seldom ask for a...
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    Tablets

    Whispera replied to NurseEmmy's topic in General Nursing

    I have an IPad and the case has a real keyboard in it. It's very easy to use. My school requires Microsoft Office programs for assignment completion. My IPad has those but it's very confusing...
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    Studying Anatomy and Physiology

    Whispera replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Something that helped me a lot in A and P was Marieb's Anatomy and Physiology Coloring
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    FLAME ON!

    Whispera replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, Farawyn, I think I recognize you from another board! ;D If you're who I think you are , I remember that sock and her sock monkeys quite well, as well as a few others. Moving along from...
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    Plagiarism? In Care Plans?

    Whispera replied to pht15's topic in General Nursing

    Cite your sources and quote what you copy directly. It's better to paraphrase too. At some point care plans might come directly from your own brain. Then you don't need yo cite a source because...
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    FLAME ON!

    Whispera replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Super Nurse,
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    Falsification of Documentation?

    Whispera replied to lowetidern's topic in General Nursing

    The point of the photos is to document skin damage if there is any, so the facility doesn't get blamed for any that was there before the patient got there. It's just not right to do what she asked. I...
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    Nursing Care Plans/Diagnosis

    Whispera replied to VeeVal's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You can't use the diagnostic phrase and the RT phrase as the AEB
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    Pt threw a bedpan...

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

    Dementia can lead to psychosis
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    Nursing Interview

    Whispera replied to sistaAfua's topic in General Nursing

    You can answer the questions. You've had experiences in your life, even though not in a nursing job, that will give you the answers you
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    Could an RN answer these 4 questions I need for a class paper?

    Whispera replied to ambernicole0202's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Grumble
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    Nursing Care Plans/Diagnosis

    Whispera replied to VeeVal's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm not aware that NANDA has specific "related to" parts. If you refer to a what GrnTea wrote in another thread about the same situation, you'll see lists of the NANDA diagnoses. They are short...
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    Nursing Care Plans/Diagnosis

    Whispera replied to VeeVal's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Anxiety r/t financial issues AEB
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    Psychiatric nursing... do you really lose all your nursing skills?

    Whispera replied to lilmoongoddess's topic in Psychiatric

    The way I think of it is... Your non-psych skills don't go away. They are just dormant and there to be rejuvenated when you need them. Besides, a psych patient is a holistic being and you'll use...
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    Cheaters.... What is our responsibility?

    Whispera replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in General Students

    I don't see any "eliminating the competition" or "worrying about the competition" undertones. What I see is people who are angered by the unfairness--people who cheat and don't get caught are getting...
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    board certification

    Whispera replied to beccajean's topic in Psychiatric

    How about looking for a used ANCC book on Ebay, Amazon, or post a request here or on
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    WHY does a B.S. + RN not equal BSN

    Whispera replied to jlpsu's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I was able to shorten the time I spent in my BSN because I had a minor in science from my prior degree. Nursing requires lots of science courses. At least it did in the program I went-through, as...
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    Care Plan writing for graduating LPN students.

    Whispera replied to tampanurse2000's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'd wonder how they've made it this far in nursing school. Good luck to them on their
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    Uniform maintenance

    Whispera replied to lasair's topic in General Nursing

    My mom always ironed clothing while it was slightly moist. She had a mister she used if things dried out and still had wrinkles. She also kept the moist clothing in the freezer until they were...
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    board certification

    Whispera replied to beccajean's topic in Psychiatric

    I just used the book, every last word in it! The test is difficult, very
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    Uh, really you just told me this?!?

    Whispera replied to laceym's topic in General Nursing

    Don't base your decision on what someone else is doing. Maybe he's leaving for a better offer and it has nothing to do with problems on the unit! People come and go. Maybe things will be better...
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    Cheaters.... What is our responsibility?

    Whispera replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in General Students

    I agree with everything written about, and yet.... Schools have honor codes that students sign. These codes often say that a student who doesn't report cheating is as guilty as the cheater, or some...
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    Fellow nurses...does this make sense?

    Whispera replied to desert_MP's topic in General Nursing

    As an instructor of first year nursing students, I require students to do something with me the first time. Then if they do it right, the next time they can do it with their precepting nurse, if it's...