The0Walrus BSN, RN

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    What shows up on license after probation?

    The0Walrus replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The union really isn't the issue. It's more so an issue with the nurse manager. I spoke to an attorney and he said it would show when the infraction occurred. On the application, I'm honest entirely....
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    I want to be a nurse, but have a possession conviction

    The0Walrus replied to LD1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You'll be okay I think. When you go for your license just tell the board of nursing about your criminal background and they should issue you your
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    Is it normal to feel this way?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I work in a nursing home and psych. I like many of my patients. When patients get really needy I just get annoyed. By needy I mean like one patient in the nursing home comes up to me maybe 30x in...
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    What is entry level pay in NJ and NY for a psych DNP and Acute care DNP?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I know money isn't the central reason to get into it but I find both ER and psych very interesting. What hours do you work and what is the starting salary for a psych DNP and Acute care DNP in NJ and...
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    Is it normal to feel this way?

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, everyone. It can be tough at times when dealing with difficult patients. My job has also been making me charge nurse recently and I'm not used to dealing with patients who I know are sick but...
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    New psych nurse but wanting ER

    The0Walrus posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got hired at a state hospital. I wanted the hospital because of the benefits & also because the ER is a trauma 1 hospital. I got into the hospital as a psych nurse & not a med/surg...
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    Immediately medicate patients around the clock or redirect?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I work in an inpatient psych unit. I try to redirect my patients who are not violent. This includes patients who the other nurses tell me to simply medicate with the morning meds and to medicate...
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    Does a disciplinary action on my RN license transfer to my DNP license?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I got disciplined for not disclosing a 20 year old case my lawyer told me would never show up. Long story. So right out of the gate I got disciplined. Never been suspended, never had limitations, etc....
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    Is it normal that some nurses won't give out meds to their patients?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I remember when being oriented some nurses would click on the EMR they gave meds. They would then say "I gave these earlier." I don't remember seeing them give it to the patients though. They would...
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    What shows up on license after probation?

    The0Walrus replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's good! I am in the state hospital. While I hope I don't get judged for my minute infraction I also plan on staying at my hospital due to the pension which only 1 other hospital has and the fact...
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    What shows up on license after probation?

    The0Walrus replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If it helps I got a job at the state hospital and what I've been trying to do to hopefully have an easier career is network. I've been going to seminars and making friends with nurse managers and...
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    What shows up on license after probation?

    The0Walrus replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In NJ it says "Board action: Yes" and some general information. Doesn't show the actual consent order. There is privacy for us but I don't know if that's good or
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    Immediately medicate patients around the clock or redirect?

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in Psychiatric

    If they have a history of violence then I definitely medicate. If I feel I can redirect I do
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    Should I look for something else after the discipline on my license?

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It does show there was a disciplinary action on it. It shows there was action against it, but I've never been limited, on probation or suspended so I always answer no to all
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    Should I look for something else after the discipline on my license?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    First off, I work at a big state hospital. I have been offered 3 other jobs which I turned down. I also have my NY license. I also got turned down for several other jobs. Should I be worried that I...
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    What's your ESSENTIALS?

    The0Walrus replied to Happy Life's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm in psych. I keep a black pen & notepad. In my notepad I keep things I have to do during the day so if someone is calling me to do something else or a patient gets out of line I can go take...
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    Immediately medicate patients around the clock or redirect?

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in Psychiatric

    Just wanted to add that there was a hospital that would medicate their patients at night with Benadryl to keep the patients sleeping. The unit nurses got in trouble. I can understand why. I saw it as...
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    Why did you choose psych nursing?

    The0Walrus replied to FloForLyfe's topic in Psychiatric

    I actually didn't want to do psych nursing. I got into it because my mom had a TIA and wanted to learn how to take care of my mom as she got older. My friends told me since I didn't have a BSN I would...
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    Are there less dangerous areas of Psych Nursing than Inpatient Psych?

    The0Walrus replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, 5 months in inpatient psych. I helped another nurse wipe down a patient who smeared feces all over his body & ate it. Also had to help medicate patients who were being combative. I'm the state...
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    OR to ICU? Can It Be Done Safely?

    The0Walrus replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in Critical Care

    I don't know if this helps. I'm in psych and already spoke to the nurse manager in the ICU who said she'll take me for nights. I also am in a nursing home which I tend to work on my assessment skills...
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    Critical Care Eliticism?

    The0Walrus replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I felt this attitude as well. I do psych now but am about to transfer into the ICU. I have also worked at nursing homes when most of the people at my school were looking down at nursing home nurses...
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    Should I look for something else after the discipline on my license?

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No probation either just a fine. I didn't need to disclose it since I answered all the questions
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    The Pre-Employment Background Check

    The0Walrus replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just like to say I got a hospital job in the psych unit and then 3 more offers with a reprimand with no limitations or suspension. On applications I never lie. It asks if I've ever been suspended...
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    Psych nurse looking how to transfer into critical care. Is it possible?

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks! I walked into the ICU at the big trauma 1 hospital I work at. The nurse manager was kind enough to say she wouldn't mind if I was willing to work overnights. I love working overnights!!! So I...
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    Psych nurse looking how to transfer into critical care. Is it possible?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in Critical Care

    Is it possible to transfer from psych nursing after 6 months into critical care or Step down ICU? Any help would be welcomed. Thank