Whispera MSN, RN

psych, addictions, hospice, education

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    Shhhh! ---It's all a crock!

    Whispera replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Awhile back, in another life, I was asked by patients and families to do something about the noise coming from other patients' rooms. Visitors can raise the roof at times. I think the quiet signs can...
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    CNS in Psych???

    Whispera replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

    Depending on where you work the roles of psych NP and psych CNS can be pretty much the same. Both roles are considered to be APRN roles. ANCC recommends all advanced practice nurses of Masters level...
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    CNS in Psych???

    Whispera replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

    I was 42 when I finished my BSN and 50 when I finished my CNS. I would have been 42 and 50
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    ER and strange phenomena

    Whispera replied to EmergencyNrse's topic in Emergency

    The full moon theory may have been studied and ruled out, but I believe it has validity in it anyway. Strange things just happen around the full moon and new
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    My First Big Mistake

    Whispera replied to chevyv's topic in Psychiatric

    We certainly are all human. Bet you a nickel you'll never, ever, make that mistake again. You've learned from it, right? Maybe it happened to give you a learning
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    CNS in Psych???

    Whispera replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked as a psych nurse for awhile before I got my CNS. I worked in on a psych floor in a general hospital for 5 years. It had a CD unit, and adult unit that included eating disorders, and a psych...
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    CNS in Psych???

    Whispera replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

    The path I took was to work as a psych nurse first. I learned so much from that that was invaluable to me as I became a CNS. I don't think you'd get all of what you need from being a counselor first,...
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    CNS in Psych???

    Whispera replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm a psych CNS and know a few other CNSs. Being able to use the degree isn't as simple as getting it. For me and the others I know it's been pretty difficult. First, there aren't that many psych...
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    Students behavior at clinical sites

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

    I have students in different parts of the COUNTY during the same day, so it's difficult and nearly impossible to even check in on them. They rotate through experience-sites. If I had any reports of...
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    "I'm a Nurse Practitioner!"

    Whispera replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I'm on your side here, Gazer. I just presented another option to
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    "I'm a Nurse Practitioner!"

    Whispera replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Wow, you didn't catch what I meant,
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    anyone familiar with this?

    Whispera replied to okchug's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Cathy White...such a generic
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    Becoming a psych NP... no psych experience

    Whispera replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Psychiatric

    Lissa, you don't see the whole picture. Psychiatrists have medical school, residency, internship to prescribe and specialization in order to be baby-shrinks. An RN who prescribes must have a...
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    "I'm a Nurse Practitioner!"

    Whispera replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    As a mom who had a son hospitalized, for a perforated appendix, after seeing 3 doctors who missed it, I have another side to think about. He came close to death and lost over 50 pounds while we were...
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    anyone familiar with this?

    Whispera replied to okchug's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I looked at their website. I'm kind of suspicious because it's so inexpensive. Most CEU courses cost more, or you can find them here and there for free. One question I'd ask is are their CEUs...
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    Does this job sound like a scam?

    Whispera replied to glenlorie's topic in General Nursing

    A humongous tip off that this is a scam is how much "trust" the person is putting in you when he doesn't know you at all. He's acting like you're his and his sister's long-lost rescuer. Why can't he...
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    Time off for Funerals???

    Whispera replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked quite a few places and each place has had the policy that you get 3 days off, with pay, after the death of a first degree relative (parent, spouse, child). Other than that you can take...
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    Ethical WWYD

    Whispera replied to mkjh's topic in General Nursing

    I remember reading that the new people are the ones that bring change into an environment. You're new--maybe you can be the one who brings positive change. I think it's worth a try, while you look...
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    does edema hurt?

    Whispera replied to blackbird singing's topic in General Nursing

    Imagine your skin being stretched to double or triple its usual size (in that one patient). It hurts! It can also split open and that really
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    Dear Faculty or Educators please reply :)

    Whispera replied to lifein08's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    With a MS in Nursing Ed, you can teach courses that are below your expertise, so you could teach LVN, LPN, ADN, ASN, and BSN courses. In fact, you can teach them while you're working on your degree....
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    Funny thing client said

    Whispera replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Addictions

    serve it over crushed ice in a paper
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    Could use some advice or a listening ear...new RN, newly abusive husband

    Whispera replied to seekinganonymity's topic in General Nursing

    first of all, my heart goes out to you for what you've been through and continue to go through. please get away from him. if you don't, eventually, without a single doubt, he will kill you! i can't...
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    Nursing School Exam Questions Research

    Whispera replied to cramey0021's topic in General Nursing

    50 questions each test, and allowed 60 minutes to complete
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    Brown mackie merrillville

    Whispera replied to momallboys's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Amen about Brown
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    psych to med-surg, worked psych as a new grad.

    Whispera replied to nurseitup's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with the