Nature_walker ASN, BSN, RN

Nature_walker has 8 years experience as a ASN, BSN, RN and specializes in psych.

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   NCLEX with a dui misdemeanor in NY

   Nature_walker replied to AD2345's topic in General Students

   Pretty sure she had to do it before she could apply for her ATT. She had one of the teachers at school helping her with all her paperwork. She told me about it afterwards, so I'm only able to tell you what I heard from her after the fact. Hope this h...
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   What do you work in the float pool?

   Nature_walker replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a float for outpatient clinics and I love it. I'm never at one site long enough to be part of the office drama, but I love going to new places everyday. I enjoy working with every one and it is always nice to catch up with people when I float to ...
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   NCLEX with a dui misdemeanor in NY

   Nature_walker replied to AD2345's topic in General Students

   I am in NY and I had a friend who graduate with me with the same thing. If I remember right, this friend needed to have two or three letters written on their behalf that they had upstanding character and that people in the program had not seen anythi...
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   Police Officer in Nursing School

   Nature_walker replied to ReeceTrey's topic in General Students

   Sounds like you are a very disciplined person already, so being organized will be key. Also note cards are your best friend. Mine went everywhere with me, so any downtime I used to flip through a few of them. If you work with a partner, talk them thr...
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   Was I a complete idiot for wanting to get into OB? Now I'm lost and don't know what to do with my life.

   Nature_walker replied to RubyJuly2020's topic in General Nursing

   Sometimes the path to get what you want is very twisty and takes a few turns you might have been expecting, but it's the lessons and experience you gain from those that help you get to where you want to go. I really wanted to be a vet when I was...
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   Ideal age of nursing students

   Nature_walker replied to dadaui66's topic in General Students

   Are you engaged in the learning? Are you open to learning? Do advocate for yourself to get the most out of your learning? That's really all I care about. I don't care how old you are, as long as you are willing to learn and put in the work, I'll work...
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   Questions and Concerns - Current Nursing Student

   Nature_walker replied to chichimel's topic in General Students

   Psych is a whole different world from typical nursing. It is more about the least restrictive therapies and de-escalation than anything else because your pts are more "walkie-talkie" than typical bedside nursing. Typical nursing is more task based, a...
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   Anxious about my upcoming preceptorship!

   Nature_walker replied to Guss's topic in General Students

   Be honest with your preceptor about where you are and how you are feeling. An open conversation can go a long ways. When I was precepting, I had my students follow along for a shift or two and then slowly start having them take over small things and ...
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   New grad first job as Clinic RN?

   Nature_walker replied to GOAL2BRN's topic in General Nursing

   I am a clinic float nurse. I love it. I worked in the psych ED for years and then an ambulatory clinic before I took this job so I had knowledge of what ambulatory life was like before jumping into this. It's a great gig, but like it was stated,...
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    Transgender nurses?

    Nature_walker replied to munkyfusic's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to say congratulations on your transition and I wish you all the best in nursing school!!
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    Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (RN-BC)

    Nature_walker replied to oricha1984's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Pixierose on the book. I used that and a course that was offered at my hospital. It is a do-able test.
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    Hazard Pay

    Nature_walker replied to JenMH88RN's topic in COVID

    No hazard pay here either.
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    For those planning to get or have gotten an ASN..

    Nature_walker replied to Lovelylifestlye's topic in General Students

    I had to work for my hospital for a year full time before I qualified for the tuition benefits. I did that so that I wouldn't have to pay so much for school and then I could avoid loans.
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    Anatomy I Only Course - Where?

    Nature_walker replied to Allison Ramsey Demski's topic in General Students

    Check community colleges. I know there in one in upstate NY that offers it that way.
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    Switching from psych to medical nursing?

    Nature_walker replied to 16BitSalt's topic in General Students

    I did. I was in emergency psych department for 2.5 years and left for a pain treatment center. It is a meg/surg floor and I had a lot to learn but my coworkers were very supportive when I started. I had no iv skills, zero knowledge of sedation or how...