Whispera MSN, RN

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    Nursing Student Unethical Behavior

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

    it occurs to me that what you posted here and on facebook has some rather identifiable details in it, including a quote by the student of something that was sent to lots of people. correct? is it ok...
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    Nursing Student Unethical Behavior

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

    It wasn't my intention to be condescending to you, FlopperAnn. It just seems you're very concerned about someone else's behavior, to the point of getting angry at her and us when we question you to...
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    Nursing Student Unethical Behavior

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

    I'm confused. The assignment is to find research articles? Or is it to digest them and report on them? I've done quite a bit of research both in school and professionally. I use things from...
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    Im Pagan and a Hospice Nurse....

    Whispera replied to SaylahStarr's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hmmm...those who make remarks about horrible deaths surely aren't practicing their faith! It's better to attend to those who are caring and honorable than those who aren't--we can choose our path...
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    Im Pagan and a Hospice Nurse....

    Whispera replied to SaylahStarr's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Is the hospice a religiously-based hospice? Run by a particular faith? If so, it is what it is. What you can do when others are demonstrating their faith, is to quietly center yourself and do what you...
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    Wellness Nurse??

    Whispera replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    I was a Wellness Nurse for awhile, for elderly people living in the community (not in any sort of nursing home). Hours were daytime (flexible, depending on what needed to happen), no weekends or...
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    Vent. Should I feel bad about not picking up shifts?

    Whispera replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    There will always be shifts to fill. You signed on for part time. That means you didn't agree to full time (or more). Besides, I doubt you get benefits, do you? So, if you work full time or more,...
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    Could somebody answer these questions for my interview...

    Whispera replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Psychiatric

    getting a second interview is a GREAT sign! Yay for
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    Could somebody answer these questions for my interview...

    Whispera replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with the other posters. You need to answer these questions for yourself. If we answer for you, eventually, you'll forget what we wrote and tangle up on yourself. Only you know the answers...
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    restraints and seclusion questions

    Whispera replied to coachg's topic in Psychiatric

    to Meriwhen: where I've worked, we always remove one limb at a time...just in case the person isn't totally ready to be calm...once we started, we removed all pretty quickly, but we didn't remove all...
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    Nurse Educator in need of ideas for topics that students can research

    Whispera replied to bchat's topic in Psychiatric

    Side effects of medications--serotonin syndrome, extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome chemical versus physical restraints how nurses...
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    Did I Violate HIPPA?

    Whispera replied to nursingj's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the first two now. Those weren't your decisions. Being fired for the third incident makes no
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    Did I Violate HIPPA?

    Whispera replied to nursingj's topic in General Nursing

    in this first scenario, you had the duty to warn the intended target, not to call the police. did someone tell you that you should call the police? now the patient has a report on record at the...
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    Feeling depressed with new job as a nurse...

    Whispera replied to Keri29's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Give yourself some time. It takes awhile to feel more comfortable. Also, your contract isn't forever. While you're waiting for it to end, look around and see what's out there. Maybe you'll find...
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    Skin cancer drug reverses Alzheimer's in mice

    Whispera replied to wtbcrna's topic in Psychiatric

    oops, I misread your title and thought it said skin cancer reduces Alzheimers! Time for new
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    have you been hired on the spot?

    Whispera replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    One time I had an interview that went very well, and I asked if I had the job. The interviewers looked at each other, broke out laughing, and told me I did indeed have the job.
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    Skin cancer drug reverses Alzheimer's in mice

    Whispera replied to wtbcrna's topic in Psychiatric

    So the mice trade one awful thing for
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    Dear Pysch Nurses

    Whispera replied to Crazed's topic in Psychiatric

    The look isn't universal, but it does happen alot. Someday I hope it doesn't happen at
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    Dear Pysch Nurses

    Whispera replied to Crazed's topic in Psychiatric

    I get the "wow, I could never do that," and the "we can all use you" comments. I think the more stigmatized statements aren't said, but sometimes I see a look on others'
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    Disheartened

    Whispera replied to Nursein2011's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with others that the ones with issues are the ones that post negativity and nurse-against-nurse things. Most nurses are caring toward each other as well as toward their patients....
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    Problems with the aging nurses

    Whispera replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a tradeoff. The more experienced nurses help the less experienced through sharing their wisdom and knowledge about all sorts of things. The less experienced share their strength. If we...
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    help with schizophrenic or bipolar diabetic patients

    Whispera replied to SHGR's topic in Psychiatric

    practice and experience...also look for information on therapeutic communication or interpersonal skills....read and practice what they preach... the practice is much more important than the...
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    help with schizophrenic or bipolar diabetic patients

    Whispera replied to SHGR's topic in Psychiatric

    If the patient doesn't want to address his diabetes and its managment, then all you can do is what you can do. This applies to all your patients. Make your best shot at it, and document what you did...
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    help with schizophrenic or bipolar diabetic patients

    Whispera replied to SHGR's topic in Psychiatric

    If they have a case manager, that person should have a relationship with them, and they are appropriate to ask to act as go-between. That's what they're for. People with bipolar disorder and...
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    Nursing math class questions

    Whispera replied to futurenurse1248's topic in General Students

    BSN programs often require statistics, but not always. Statistics is a BEAR! If you could get a course in it, while in high school, and you're going into a BSN program, I'd recommend taking statistics...