DanaerysTargaryen

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1. Rush University DNP Fall 2015

   DanaerysTargaryen replied to DanaerysTargaryen's topic in Doctoral

   Yes, I am starting the same program. Are you going to the on campus orientation at the end of the week?

2. sheets being used as restraints

   DanaerysTargaryen replied to mistyrivers's topic in Psychiatric

   I'm sorry you find yourself in this position, Misty. I think if you are not in a position to change things for the better for your patients and for yourself (as far as liability, being asked to participate in things that make you uncomfortable, and s...

3. Tips for Psych nursing

   DanaerysTargaryen replied to HeatherPsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

   Netanyami, you can start a new topic by clicking the green "start a new topic today" button at the top of the page in the forum. I do have thoughts on this topic but would prefer to share them without hijacking the OP's thread, so I'll post them when...

4. MSW to PMHNP/FNP (dangerous ideas!)

   DanaerysTargaryen replied to NuggetsHuman's topic in NP Students

   I would strongly recommend working for a few years with the BSN prior to and/or during your DNP program. You'll have a much better grasp on the medications, etc. you will be prescribing once you've given them and seen them in action. You'll also most...

5. Appropriate to go to a patients funeral?

   DanaerysTargaryen replied to Emily456's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have worked in long term care and many nurses would attend funerals of patients they were particularly close to. I would think assisted living would be similar. Like others, I don't think there is a hard and fast answer to this... I work in a diffe...

6. Rush University DNP Fall 2015

   DanaerysTargaryen replied to DanaerysTargaryen's topic in Doctoral

   Kandice, that sounds great. Please let us know when you've made the group so we can be sure to join.

7. Rush University DNP Fall 2015

   DanaerysTargaryen replied to DanaerysTargaryen's topic in Doctoral

   Congratulations, Kandice! Looking forward to being your classmate.

8. Rush University DNP Fall 2015

   DanaerysTargaryen replied to DanaerysTargaryen's topic in Doctoral

   Accepted! Congratulations iunurse and AlainaMarie. AlainaMarie, which program? Psych NP or another?

9. Rush University DNP Fall 2015

   DanaerysTargaryen replied to DanaerysTargaryen's topic in Doctoral

   Thank you, Kandice. I messaged you and mentioned I nudged them first with an email asking when I might expect to hear back- something you might try too if you haven't heard one way or the other. I really appreciate the good luck wishes. It will not b...

10. Rush University DNP Fall 2015

    DanaerysTargaryen replied to DanaerysTargaryen's topic in Doctoral

    Scheduled for interview 4/27. Wish me luck!

11. Would this help me?

    DanaerysTargaryen replied to jojo489's topic in Psychiatric

    Jojo, I worked in disability nursing for a short time and also worked as a job coach for developmentally disabled prior to nursing school. If you have any questions feel free to message me about that. That field of nursing did not turn out to be my "...

12. Rush University DNP Fall 2015

    DanaerysTargaryen replied to DanaerysTargaryen's topic in Doctoral

    I'm sorry to hear, mgfam. I have still heard nothing one way or the other.

13. Rush University DNP Fall 2015

    DanaerysTargaryen replied to DanaerysTargaryen's topic in Doctoral

    Thanks for the update, mgfam. It is hard not to get antsy or fear and/or assume the worst after not hearing anything for so long. I know that realistically it could mean any number of things, guess I'm just getting to a point where I regret putting a...

14. I lack social skills and confidence. Is nursing a possibility for me?

    DanaerysTargaryen replied to DerAustin's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I think it depends: Can you take a sort of "fake it til you make it" attitude and pretend to be a little more outgoing than you actually are? In my non-nursing life, I despise small talk and tend to be somewhat shy or at least avoid the spotlight and...

15. Perhaps this Wasn't for Me

    DanaerysTargaryen replied to PG2018's topic in Psychiatric

    OP: After rereading this thread and reading some of your later posts more closely, I feel my initial comments were possibly a bit harsh. I do still think there is more for you to learn from this experience than you are recognizing BUT I also see that...