Whispera MSN, RN

psych, addictions, hospice, education

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    Can we say...sour grapes?

    Whispera replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    A wise person once told me, "never let someone else's illness become
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    Have you read The Psychopath Test?

    Whispera replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Psychiatric

    Where might I find this "Psychopath Test"? I'd like to read
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    Not sure about bipolar and declaratory order for Board of Nursing

    Whispera replied to 953anon's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I think your ways of improving your mood are soooo healthy! Kudos on that. As long as you aren't dangerous to self or others and are able to take care of yourself, you records are totally...
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    Safety of giving meds in Detox

    Whispera replied to Topaz7's topic in Addictions

    Serax is used, in detoxing patients, to decrease withdrawal symptoms. The same is true for other benzos given to those who are detoxing. Serax can be given around the clock (Q8H, with decreasing...
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    CNA classes?

    Whispera replied to jen07's topic in Indiana Nursing

    A few weeks ago St. Anthony Home in Crown Point was advertising CNA classes. If you took the classes and worked for them afterwards, your fee for the classes was nothing. I don't know if you got the...
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    Are psych nurses allowed to perform therapy?

    Whispera replied to sakiohma's topic in Psychiatric

    LPNs and RNs run groups but they're educational or medical, usually. That doesn't mean therapeutic issues don't come up at times. When that happens, the nurses deal with what's happening. Nurses...
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    Reasons NOT to give APAP for fever?

    Whispera replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    ah hah! thank
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    Reasons NOT to give APAP for fever?

    Whispera replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    ok...that's the reason for withholding it with a fever, but why withhold for blood
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    Reasons NOT to give APAP for fever?

    Whispera replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    apap=tylenol? I haven't heard it called that, or I've forgotten, or I'm confused... I don't know the reason for withholding it before blood cultures and would like to
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    She got fired...

    Whispera replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    ...but if she loses her license over violating the dress code, it's only because the management is out to get
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    Attention PRN nurses

    Whispera replied to Vtachy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I believe PRN status means you work when the time you are available fits the time you're needed...not that you have to work whenever the employer wants you to work, and not that you have to be on call...
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    Attention PRN nurses

    Whispera replied to Vtachy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I've worked with PRNs, I've never thought of them as anything other than nurses who come help when staff is needed....except....I know they get no benefits and I don't think that's fair to them...
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    Is taking 4 classes in the summer too much?

    Whispera replied to stagha's topic in General Students

    You are a glutton for punishment! Pharm and Patho compressed into 6 weeks---YIKES! My brain can't hold that much or process it adequately that fast. Add the other 2 courses, and you will be a busy...
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    Military Time

    Whispera replied to Tired_Mommy's topic in General Nursing

    What does the boss say about it? If it's a rule, or a new rule that hasn't shown up in Policies and Procedures yet, you have to follow what the facility
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    New educator feeling a little discouraged

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

    I've taught for over a decade at quite a few schools I took a job teaching at a different school this past year, in my specialty. I have a degree in education and a Masters in Nursing. Over the...
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    Uniform Confusion

    Whispera replied to aanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Is it a matter of tattoos? Some have them...boss wants them covered...doesn't want to confront those who have them...so everyone wears long sleeves...
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    dilemma regarding antipsychotics

    Whispera replied to evanpatten's topic in Psychiatric

    The article was written in 2003 and examines the use of the first generation antipsychotics. These drugs have huge flaws that are recognized. That's why second and third generation antipsychotics...
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    Benefits of being a nursing instructor

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

    I forgot to include that, if you're a clinical instructor, and your student does something that hurts a patient, it is your responsibility. Your students' activities as they care for patients ride on...
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    Patient falls off operating room table

    Whispera replied to orthonurse55's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My mom had hip replacement surgery about a decade ago. I'm not a medical nurse so bear with me....the thingie that's like a trapeze that is attached to the bed so someone can move herself....the...
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    Does the BSNs get paid more than ADNs hold true across the board mostly?

    Whispera replied to mell260's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    When I went to nursing school, the rumor was that in a couple of years only BSNs would be able to become nurses. That hasn't happened, although it's still pushed-for. I don't see how a DNP can be...
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    psych nursing

    Whispera replied to taytay05's topic in Addictions

    What's the not so rosy rough work you think you might grow to like? I think with your background in psych and experience with family members with addictions and your own depression you might be great...
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    Does the BSNs get paid more than ADNs hold true across the board mostly?

    Whispera replied to mell260's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Where I've worked, a BSN got you 10 cents more per hour than an ASN or diploma-school degree. Certification got you a whopping extra 30 cents per hour. Considering how much it costs to get a BSN or...
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    How competitive are CNS programs?

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

    They look at references from those you've worked for, and some schools require that you take the GRE (Graduate Record Examination). Also, check the requirements. Some require that you have taken...
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    Gastric Residual...what would you do in this situation?

    Whispera replied to tnelso15's topic in General Nursing

    Stargazer wrote: I worked with patients with bulimia for awhile. They could bring stool up in their vomit... ...just a blast from the
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    Gastric Residual...what would you do in this situation?

    Whispera replied to tnelso15's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering if your instructor's disagreement with discarding the residual was her thinking that it should be tested to see what was making it brown and yucky, and not her belief that it all should...