Whispera MSN, RN

psych, addictions, hospice, education

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    the saying "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" isn't so reassuring right now

    Whispera replied to RN 1020's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sometimes places say they require a BSN but they don't actually require it when they can't find BSN-ers to take the jobs they have available. If you haven't actually talked to people who work where...
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    Benefits of being a nursing instructor

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

    I'm a full-time university instructor and have been in practice as a CNS where I did the work a nurse practitioner does. Both jobs have their benefits and un-benefits. As an instructor you're not...
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    Compassion Fatigue

    Whispera replied to GinaDecorRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Would someone send me the link in a message?
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    Getting a C in Nursing

    Whispera replied to Annachu512's topic in General Students

    In some schools, a C isn't passing. So, those who get a C, won't get a
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    Nurse Educator without nursing experience.. (?)

    Whispera replied to bsnwnab's topic in Nursing Career

    What's your higher degree done outside the US? I have a high degree in education but that doesn't qualify me to teach nursing. My experience in nursing is what gives me that qualification. If you...
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    Nurse Educator without nursing experience.. (?)

    Whispera replied to bsnwnab's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh, my! I think you have a faulty idea of what nursing instructors do. We teach the realities of nursing. You can't possible know the realities if you haven't experienced them. You haven't...
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    University of Saint Francis Crown Point

    Whispera replied to SMOKEY2112's topic in Indiana Nursing

    What would you like to know about
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    benzo withdrawal......advice please

    Whispera replied to cherilee's topic in Psychiatric

    itsallreal, we can't give advice
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    HIPAA in regards to mental health + police report

    Whispera replied to foreverLaur's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Did you file an incident report where you work? Did you require treatment? It's important to file an incident report when such things happen. It's also important to be evaluated for treatment just...
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    Mental Health Tech Question

    Whispera replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in Psychiatric

    Being a patient on a psych ward doesn't equate to having committed a crime. You got treatment; you're better. Having had treatment will give you empathy for those who are getting treatment. As long...
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    Cheating ADN STUDENTS in lecture

    Whispera replied to prof joe's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    1. Nothing on the desk or at their feet but their pencil, the test, and a calculator I provide (if an optic pen is a problem, have them use only writing instruments you provide). 2. No hoods, scarves,...
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    Help with honors research project

    Whispera replied to JHobbs's topic in General Nursing

    I've answered the survey. You put a great deal of work into it. It looks very
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    Help with honors research project

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

    I've answered the survey. You put a great deal of work into it. It looks very
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    Student Response to "Court Subpoena"

    Whispera replied to guest042302019's topic in General Students

    P & P = Policies and Procedures. All facilities have them and they're usually in a realllly big book. It's important to familiarize yourself with them, and refer to them whenever you do...
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    sweating on the job?

    Whispera replied to supersonic7667's topic in General Nursing

    Have you seen a doctor about it? I wonder if there's a
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    Question about LTC facilities that do not accept Medicare

    Whispera replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    Since you have to supply meds, you (your family) might consider ordering them through a company that supplies 90 days'-worth at a time and delivers them to the facility, whichever facility you choose....
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    Failing a student in clinical

    Whispera replied to Berkshire1995's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The student had been warned for weeks that he needed to improve. He drew up 6x the ordered dose and read the order incorrectly a second time. He seems to feel paying tuition takes precedence over...
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    When Do I Tell My Boss . . . . ?

    Whispera replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have anything to add except oodles of hugs, Ruby. I hope you feel allll better
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    Using Creative Charting...

    Whispera replied to luv2rsq's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for an eating disorders facility for awhile. The medical director was known for interesting charting. He wrote about "gravitationally challenged" patients
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    Group therapy?

    Whispera replied to hanasea's topic in Psychiatric

    Are you working in America? If so, group therapy is above and beyond the scope of practice for RNs in most states. It requires a Master's degree in psychology, social work or psychiatric nursing....
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    I've made a mistake, and now I need help

    Whispera replied to holdyourheadhigh's topic in General Nursing

    I see two ways of approaching this. The first is to tell the first doctor you see when you're back at work, that is involved in the situation--either the head doctor or the one who should have signed...
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    Surprise In My Pocket - this ever happen to you?

    Whispera replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    You could call your manager and explain what happened, and as for her input. Surely this happens from time to time, and there might be an official thing that's supposed to be done. Depending on where...
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    I HATE NANDA!!!!

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

    I agree with you! Sooooo many times NANDA diagnoses are just not helpful. String their little phrases with the RT and AEB part, all the time avoiding medical diagnosis terms and you can get a...
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    Patient Abandonment by Physician???

    Whispera replied to TammyG77's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need to consider whether she might read allnurses.com. If she does, she'll be able to identify herself and it could be a hurtful thing to her as well as an anger-producer in her thoughts...
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    patient privacy

    Whispera replied to naftali216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think a patient should have a say whether it's a teaching hospital or not. It's a right of human dignity and we should protect that. I wonder why no one present during your procedure said...