Whispera MSN, RN

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    Just when you think you've seen/heard it all.........

    Whispera replied to Ruas61's topic in General Nursing

    Presented information implied that he was only there for narcotics? Implications can be interpreted incorrectly. End-stage liver disease if painful. He's dying. So what if he wants or needs...
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    how do you give case study to students

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

    If you're a clinical instructor, you should get a copy of the textbook that's used for your students' theory class. There should be lots of case studies in it, and often there's a disk with it or a...
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    Male nurse song

    Whispera replied to Scrubman's topic in Men in Nursing

    The song touched my heart deeply. Thank
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    Careplanning for Comorbidities?????HELP?????

    Whispera replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was the QI person for a hospice program for awhile. While we provide comfort measures for the reason the patient is in hospice, we also take care of the whole person, right? So, if the person has...
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    smart move or unprofessional?

    Whispera replied to Southgoing Zax's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm thinking a few things here: When you're in medical school, it's extremely intense from the time-needed and stress-involved points of view. You may not be able to work. Places might not be willing...
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    A few questions regarding schooling and experiance.

    Whispera replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Psychiatric

    Where I've worked (3 different, very large hospitals in Indiana) the psych techs have been people with degrees in psych or sociology, and some haven't had degrees. It's a matter of wording. There...
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    New to allnurses.. a little introduction.

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

    Welcome!
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    Careplanning for Comorbidities?????HELP?????

    Whispera replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What's aftt? If it's a requirement, you need to do it. I think since the patient has a hx of hypertension and now is hypotensive, you need to include some measures that address that....such as...
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    What kind of PSYCH disorder does this sound like?

    Whispera replied to paddler's topic in General Nursing

    I see nothing wrong with how the person words things, as you describe things in #1. That's just how some people talk. It's not indicative of a psych
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    Do you find the nursing theorists/theories you studied in school useful in real life?

    Whispera replied to DichloroacetateAl's topic in General Nursing

    I use Orem and Benner often when thinking about things...Orem as it applies to patients and Benner as it applies to students and coworkers. I based my graduate thesis on Porifice for the fun of it....
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    Stupid things that nurses say

    Whispera replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Back in the olden days when I was a student, I took a patient to her car, via wheelchair. Thinking she'd understand what I meant, I said, "I hope I never see you again." I meant I hoped everything...
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    Work situation, upset, opinions needed

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

    You were right to take care of your patient first. I wonder if the aide has seen what happens when one of those tanks takes flight? I have. I was in a hallway when the guage broke off of one that...
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    Has anyone done med-surg after *only* doing psych?

    Whispera replied to ivyleaf's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked for five years on a psych unit and it closed. Then I went to a med-surg unit. There was lots of relearning and learning the first time to do, but it was completely do-able, and the place...
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    Stony Brook Psychiatric NP -online

    Whispera replied to KeriMarie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Make sure the school is accredited. Many schools aren't and accreditation is required by certification agencies. Certification is required to get prescriptive authority, at least in my state....
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    psych nursing

    Whispera replied to taytay05's topic in Addictions

    Being a psych nurse practitioner is differently grueling. Here's my experience from having done both. Being a generic psych nurse is very tiring from the fast pace and all that needs to be done....
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    Is this legal?

    Whispera replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I have a few questions and comments. How did the person who told you about the search know about it? It bothers me that a search was done with others present, if this is the case. While an employer...
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    Types of units at your hospital

    Whispera replied to Topaz7's topic in Psychiatric

    3 inpatient units: child/adolescent, for ages 10-18; holds about 30 patients, plus some that don't sleep there adult: holds about 30 adult ICU (psych ICU): holds 8 All are locked. There's also a...
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    Psychiatric Nurse

    Whispera replied to zenaida's topic in Psychiatric

    Merlyn has a slanted idea of what psychiatric nursing is like. The amount of danger is dependent on where you work, and how sick the patients are. I've worked at 3 different facilities. Safety is...
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    ATI "Nurse in a box"

    Whispera replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    Is "Nurse in a Box" a bunch of books, divided into specialty areas, in a box, used for ATI? If so, are the printed books a requirement? Does the fee include all the ATI testing you'll need...
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    Masters in Psychology to RN

    Whispera replied to VPS0312's topic in Psychiatric

    You're right, elkpark. I didn't think things through
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    What is the attire for attending a continuing education class?

    Whispera replied to leogirl8's topic in General Nursing

    Call the place where the class is happening and ask them. Some places require scrubs, depending on where they happen and the topic. Definitely not a tank top. Jeans that clean, neat, free from...
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    Masters in Psychology to RN

    Whispera replied to VPS0312's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist. I can do therapy as well as the medical aspect thingie. I would think you could jump into a CNS program (MS in psych to MS or MSN in nursing with a CNS...
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    CNA appreciation gift

    Whispera replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    what's a
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    CNA classes?

    Whispera replied to jen07's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I don't know any details, christina. I read about it in the newspaper. St. Anthony Home is a good place, in my opinion. I think the classes will be worthwhile, and you'll get be a CNA at the end of...
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    What advice would you give me?

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

    $31,000 is a huge amount of money. Have you determined how much you'd have to repay per month after you graduate? I did some calculations (based on lots of assumptions) and here's what I determined....