calsmithlewis36

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1. New Grad in OR struggling

   calsmithlewis36 replied to StringOR's topic in Operating Room

   I just recently finished up the Periop 101 course in May. I'm not a new grad nurse, but I'm coming from psych of 5 years. I have signed a 2 year contract and I have been with many different preceptors also. I learn from each different encounter an...

2. Mental Health

   calsmithlewis36 replied to mandeekay's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Please don't give up on your dream. I have worked in psych with numerous people that were on those type of medications. It is doable as long as you don't let it affect your work. I hope this helps🙂

3. ASN-MSN Psych NP

   calsmithlewis36 replied to FuturePMHNP14's topic in NP Students

   I went right into Psych right out of nursing school. I worked in Psych for over 4 years across the lifespan. I wish I would have done Med-Surg first, because a lot of psych patients do have a lot of medical issues.