Whispera MSN, RN

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    Do you go to work with parabens on you?

    Whispera replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    they're preservatives used in cosmetics/hair care thingies,
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    Why do you wear a white coat? (if you indeed do)

    Whispera replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've had a few jobs where it was expected that I'd wear a white coat. Actually, it was expected in the nursing school I attended. I prefer not to wear one. I think they remind some of "the men in...
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    ever seen this? false accusations about your mental health?

    Whispera replied to lady constance's topic in PACU

    I've never worked anywhere that gave any benefits for working 16 hours per week! I think anyone who ever got benefits for that is/ was
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    Associates in biology

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

    Why did you get rejected from the nursing
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    does it matter where I take pre-reqs?

    Whispera replied to wvickroy's topic in General Students

    Make sure the college you want to transfer the credits to, will accept credits from the school where you will earn them. Also, some schools require that you take pre-reqs there rather than somewhere...
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    It seems that some students are not a good fit for nursing.

    Whispera replied to Banana nut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the decades that I've taught, I've seen many very motivated, high-achieving students. I've seen a few each year who didn't do enough, and eventually they were gone. Most students fell somewhere...
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    Should I stay or should I go, now?

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

    I know they exist. I think they're illogical
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    Should I stay or should I go, now?

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

    A BSN in one year?? That seems illogical to me. Pacing four years of courses into one year....how is that possible??? How would it be possible for you to learn all you need to learn?? Is the...
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    Professor Grades My Exams Slow

    Whispera replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I was in nursing school, we turned in papers each week, and never got a single one back, until right before the final, humongous paper was due. This was in the days when actual papers were...
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    Creative Weapons

    Whispera replied to sarabellum1's topic in Psychiatric

    The little mesh screens that are on faucets to aerate the water...a patient used one of those to cut her
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    High dose Ativan for negative symptoms of schizophrenia

    Whispera replied to MMC.RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I learn something new every
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    Care Plans and Nursing Diagnoses

    Whispera replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    There are care plans and then there are care plans. Sometimes the requirements for completely care plans are WAY too detailed, in my opinion. Cutting down on things makes the assignments easier to...
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    Paradoxical reaction to Benadryl?

    Whispera replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient Medications

    The only reactions I've had since discovering the benadryl effect: I had a rash-on-my-arms reaction to Clindamycin that I just lived with. I had a reaction to contrast dye that was rash and hives over...
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    Paradoxical reaction to Benadryl?

    Whispera replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient Medications

    I have that reaction to oral Benadryl. It's miserable. Due to the oral reaction, I'd never willingly take any form of
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    Army recruiter says I should join as LPN with BSN

    Whispera replied to Newnurse19832016's topic in Government, Military

    seems it would be illegal to say you're LPN when you're
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    Professor Grades My Exams Slow

    Whispera replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    a week is typical...in fact many course syllabi state not to expect results for a
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    Sticky situation

    Whispera replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    With insurance, the medication probably didn't cost $300. Maybe the bottle was cracked a bit when it was sent to school and the parent knew it. You're
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    Sticky situation

    Whispera replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    There's no reason why you would be held responsible for a broken medication bottle unless there was evidence you broke it on purpose! Breaks happen! I'd be more worried about having the medication...
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    Need help with crisis intervention training

    Whispera replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Psychiatric

    Here's a site: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI Training) | CPI Where I've worked, (psych places) it's been required for all staff, to go through CPI training. They might be able to help you,...
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    Career choice: Schooling Requirements??

    Whispera replied to celestelioness's topic in Psychiatric

    How about getting your MSN with a specialization in Psychiatry and Mental Health? That's what I did. I'm a psych CNS. My degree enables me to do therapy and prescribe. There's also the psych NP...
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    Dealing with Depresion, and Crohn's disease How best to manage my illness

    Whispera replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Sometimes nursing school interferes with getting enough sleep. Sleep is fundamental to maintaining emotional and physical stability. Maybe going to nursing school part-time is an option for you, as...
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    Need help from CRNA, NP, CNS

    Whispera replied to elliegirl4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This would take wayyyy too much time and work for me to type out for you. How about asking people, in person, for your answers? I bet the assignment was to interview someone anyway. Getting your...
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    BRN says I have a conviction but I don't!

    Whispera replied to DinaLin's topic in General Nursing

    This is the stuff lawyers were made for. How terrible for
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    What did you use to record lectures?

    Whispera replied to emilye_03's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    some instructors prohibit recording too, so make sure it's ok with each instructor. I truly don't understand why they's say no to
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    What do you think about the voluntary use of seclusion rooms as a nurse/mental health aid?

    Whispera replied to Calvinfair's topic in Psychiatric

    I've seen them used several places. One adolescent unit, in which I worked, had a "time out" room where a kid could go to get away from things for awhile. It was often used, with the kids asking to...