Whispera MSN, RN

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    BAD Reference

    Whispera replied to FlyingButterfly's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    If writing a reference could mean I'd get sued, I can tell you for sure, that would mean I would never write a reference letter, even if I thought it would be completely positive! Good
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    Crusty Old Bat Society

    Whispera replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    what is a boojum and how do you snark it...or shouldn't I
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    HELP. ADN to BSN without becoming an RN???

    Whispera replied to Clueless_O.O's topic in General Students

    You're saying UMass won't accept credits from a C unless they're part of a completed associates degree? Many schools accept prereq credits without you having to have earned an associates degree. If...
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    Plantar fasciitis, just curious have you had it?

    Whispera replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    Birkenstock shoes, soaking my feet in hot water after my shifts, sitting when possible rather than standing all the
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    Nursing as a second career

    Whispera replied to katieike's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a second career nurse. I was an elementary school teacher before I became a nurse. Meanmaryjean wrote: Consistently, those coming from the outside are unprepared mentally for the...
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    Would a current LVN/LPN mind answering some interview questions?

    Whispera replied to amarievn's topic in General Nursing

    An interview means talking to a person, not getting answers from people who might not even be nurses. The intention is to get you to see where the questions lead, interact with a person and maybe...
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    Care Plan Help?

    Whispera replied to cmar13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    so...it's not a
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    Is a physical exam required before being licensed as an LPN

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

    She will probably have to have a physical when she gets a job. It will include answering questions about her medical and psychiatric history. It will also include a drug test. Usually this is done...
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    Can cat owners really get schizophrenia from their cats?

    Whispera replied to Alnitak7's topic in Psychiatric

    I read the article and it's reporting on the work of a couple of people who have done some work to correlate toxoplasma gondii with schizophrenia. One is a well-recognized psychiatrist that I...
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    Psych Nurse Credential

    Whispera replied to nurseratchit7's topic in Psychiatric

    A few years ago, a BSN was required for generalist psych certification (and before that a BSN wasn't required). From what I can see on the ANCC site, a BSN isn't required any more, and a more...
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    question about prescription meds and working

    Whispera replied to RobotNurse's topic in General Nursing

    How about going to a family doctor and getting a prescription? I think since the prescription is months old, it could be a problem for you, if you get tested, since the prescription was for the past,...
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    Denied twice!!! :(

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

    CLEP passing gives you a pass or not a pass, no grade. I don't think it would change a thing for you. This seems like something to ask the
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    Looking up patients previously in your care

    Whispera replied to Clovery's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    absolutely a
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    Debt for Nursing School

    Whispera replied to Karamia0x's topic in General Students

    The Public Service Loan Forgiveness plan isn't something you can get just because you meet their qualifications. Once they've given out their budget, no one else gets it. I know a whole bunch of...
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    Debt for Nursing School

    Whispera replied to Karamia0x's topic in General Students

    will you be able to afford about $800 per month for 10 years, to pay off that $80,000... cuz that's what it will
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    Psych nurses being forced to float to med surg and tele?

    Whispera replied to lovetosleep's topic in Psychiatric

    Hmmm...a psych nurse who doesn't know how to give an IM? I suspect that instructor was just a poor clinical nurse...no matter where she
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    rn acceptance essay

    Whispera replied to fallonfranqui's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget to capitalize proper nouns, such as the names of places. Keep the number of sentences in a paragraph between 3 and 5. If you do that, you can single-space the paragraphs and double-space...
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    Psych nurses being forced to float to med surg and tele?

    Whispera replied to lovetosleep's topic in Psychiatric

    That is ridiculous! Back in the day, I was floated to many units, but I was supportive, a sitter, or only took one patient (with lots of help) who happened to be a psych person who also had a medical...
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    Recommendation

    Whispera replied to Mojojo25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Generally schools have requirements for admission. As long as you meet the requirements (which are given points) and no one else has higher overall points on things than you, you will be ok. I don't...
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    Mental health nursing

    Whispera replied to True Self's topic in General Nursing

    Your posting is very vague. More details, please, so we can respond more
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    Packing strips

    Whispera replied to muirite's topic in General Nursing

    if there's an on-call nurse for the HH agency, call and ask where they get
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    ethical issues in nursing practice

    Whispera replied to elina09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    there's another thread here where someone asks the same question...is this the newest "ask-a-nurse"
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    Bad job reference from my school...now what?

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

    Please don't blame the school for what one person did. Blame her. Who knows what her reasoning was! I get asked for reference letters often. I decline if I can't write a positive letter. Yes,...
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    PreReq Bind

    Whispera replied to apop1's topic in General Students

    I suspect the rule that you can't take courses at another school means those courses' credits won't count at the first school. What matters is if the school where you want to go, later, will accept...
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    Any recommendations for arch pain?

    Whispera replied to Ankh's topic in General Nursing

    I wore Birkenstocks. After I got used to them (that takes a bit), it didn't feel like I was even wearing shoes. Also, I had bunions and they went