Whispera MSN, RN

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    Writing clinical evals

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

    I try to include descriptions of things that the student does particularly well, or personal characteristics that will make him or her a great nurse. Clinical evaluations go in the student's record...
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    Teaching Clinicals???

    Whispera replied to rehric00's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I've taught at three universities. Instructors get an agreed-upon, per-credit-hour-amount for the whole semester, rather than pay for each hour worked. Adjuncts (that means part time and that's what...
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    I got fired today, how will that affect my chances?

    Whispera replied to Nurseadam's topic in General Nursing

    While a HR department officially can only give dates and pay info., people know people, and people talk. I think it will be difficult for you to find a job in your
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    Sigh...the dreaded day...advice needed

    Whispera replied to PinkPinkster's topic in Nursing Career

    Remember Benner's Novice to Expert theory? You're trapped in the Advanced Beginner stage. The only way to get past it is to get out there and do it. Pretty much everyone, on starting a new job...
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    Please clarify allergies for me.

    Whispera replied to pa715's topic in General Nursing

    When my son was a little guy, he had an xray with dye containing iodine and had a severe reaction to it. Hives and difficulty breathing. The doctor said he believed the culprit was the iodine,...
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    Uncomfortable from Sexual Remarks from Patient

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

    Tell him his comments bother you and that he needs to stop them. That should take care of it. He DID ask if he could ask you something before he did the first time. It's up to you to stand up for...
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    Penalty for leaving

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

    If you leave, your students could be left without a class, and their progress toward graduation could be stopped. That would be a terrible thing. You signed a contract. Sometimes a person can get...
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    ECT

    Whispera replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    Here's a video on the history of ECTs. It also presents some of the good and bad aspects of them. Video Project - Electroconvulsive Therapy -
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    Antidepressants

    Whispera replied to jeyre1847's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    She tested positive on a depression screening. That indicates an antidepression medication might be helpful. Also, SSRIs are helpful with anxiety. Zoloft is available in a liquid form. That might...
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    Should I become a psychiatric nurse?

    Whispera replied to stargazer00's topic in Psychiatric

    People who have "been there" can be great psych nurses, if their illnesses are stable. I wish you
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    My feet HURT!!!

    Whispera replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read through everything, but wanted to say that soaking my feet in hot sudsy water after work always
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    Unit Keys - Where do you keep them on yourself?

    Whispera replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Psychiatric

    In pocket that has nothing else in it, on a ring that's easy to grab
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    Difficulty finding jobs outside of psych?

    Whispera replied to Stephieee's topic in Psychiatric

    I've had lots of different jobs besides psych. My first psych hospital closed and I had to get something else. I had no trouble getting a med/surg
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    When to run?

    Whispera replied to NurseandGrow's topic in Psychiatric

    I've worked psych for many, many years, and have never had a patient come after me. I don't know what others' experiences are, but from my experience, I think you're assuming something will happen...
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    Cheating in the Classroom

    Whispera replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    How do you know she's getting 100%s? That's not generally a public
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    Future of the CNS

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

    According to what I've recently learned through the APNA, the psych CNS as well as the adult psych NP roles are being phased out in favor of the generic psych NP role. This is leaving those who are...
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    Detox Clinic..

    Whispera replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    to rdnkmom: Sure, there are people who have no interest in recovering. Some come in because they have no food or shelter too and a treatment center provides that. However, not many would choose to...
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    Detox Clinic..

    Whispera replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    yay for you!!!!
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    Psych unit scrubs color - (Getting deeper into discussion of blue)

    Whispera replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Psychiatric

    I've heard one shouldn't wear
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    Sucide lies: is it CYA or blaming?

    Whispera replied to Tiffanybaybay's topic in Emergency

    What if he had a razor or knife with him that you didn't see on assessment and he slashed himself with you across the hall from him? You and the charge nurse would both be
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    LPN for many years to qualify to take RN boards

    Whispera replied to lpoore's topic in LPN to RN

    it's not true in
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    Coworker (resident) is a former patient..

    Whispera replied to mystory's topic in Psychiatric

    it's possible he doesn't even remember
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    Should I resign or wait for termination?

    Whispera replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't quit if you don't have something else. Jobs aren't that easy to find, and it looks better for you to be able to say, "my current job isn't a good fit," rather than to say or have your...
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    Coworker (resident) is a former patient..

    Whispera replied to mystory's topic in Psychiatric

    Talk to him about it. Don't dance around it--that makes it seem that you feel funny about him. Since you are comfy working with him, just talk about it
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    Detox Clinic..

    Whispera replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    do some checking into treatments for alcohol, opiates, benzos....drugs used and other treatments also, look up CIWA and