LilaDavis

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1. SUNY Downstate & online prereqs

   LilaDavis posted a topic in New York Nursing

   Hi everyone, I'm hoping to apply to an ASBN program but have a few science pre-reqs to complete first (A&P and Micro). Unfortunately I'm living in South America for the next year, meaning 0%...

2. Acute in patient psych gowns vs street clothes

   LilaDavis replied to sister zyprexa's topic in Psychiatric

   I completely agree with those who answered before me about it being degrading, humiliating and unnecessary for patients. There needs to be a balance between safety and dignity which I understand is...

3. What sort of unit do you work in, and what is it like?

   LilaDavis posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Unit is the wrong word, but I couldn't think of another! Maybe site? Area, etc. You get the idea :) Basically, as a psychiatric nurse, where are you working? What's the environment like, how much time...

4. What is it with the "I love going green" thought

   LilaDavis replied to Pug RN's topic in Psychiatric

   Hello :) I've only worked in psych a few years but I've never heard the term 'going green.' As for hands on, do they mean restraint or possibly just getting more involved in therapeutic work? The...

5. Why did you choose psychiatric NURSING, rather than psychology/counseling?

   LilaDavis posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hello :) I'm considering making the jump from being a trained counselor to a psychiatric nurse but if I'm honest, I don't fully understand my reasons for it. Something is drawing me to it - I love...

6. Have you ever been attracted to a patient?

   LilaDavis posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I can't believe I'm even writing this but here goes. Over the last few weeks I've found myself really attracted to one of our male patients. He's been on the ward for a couple months now for recurrent...

7. Suffolk Community College - do you need pre-reqs?

   LilaDavis posted a topic in New York Nursing

   Hi guys! I'm looking into Suffolk's associates degree program for nursing and I'm really confused by what I'm reading.. So from what I understand, SCC offers a day and evening program, 4-6 semesters...

8. Which aspects of chemistry are important for nursing, truly?

   LilaDavis posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I will fully admit I am currently taking chemistry and hating it. I have an A at the moment but very likely this will turn into a B (hopefully!!) by the time I finish. i absolutely understand and...

9. Staff appreciation ideas?

   LilaDavis posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hi all, I'm working on an inpatient psych unit and it's a tale as old as time - staff are feeling burnt out, stressed, and underappreciated. There are larger organizational issues that need...

10. Is psychiatric nursing a dying profession?

    LilaDavis posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hope this doesn't cause any offense as this is the area I'd most love to work in. I suppose when I think of psychiatric nursing it's primarily in-patient (but I know this isn't the case). With more...

11. Does an accelerated program really prepare you?

    LilaDavis replied to LilaDavis's topic in General Students

    Thank you both for the replies, much appreciated! I definitely anticipate it being stressful and intense, I feel alright (slightly scared) about that aspect but I do think ABSN would fit my needs...

12. Does an accelerated program really prepare you?

    LilaDavis posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone! Probably stupid question ahead... I'm looking into my options at the moment and I'd like some feedback from people who have done ABSN programs. I already have a BA and if possible I'd...

13. Help with dosage calculations?

    LilaDavis posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi (sorry for so many posts!) I'm not in nursing school yet but hoping to apply for the upcoming year. I'm a little concerned because the school I want to attend requires us to take an exam (not the...

14. Does working as a CNA help boost your nursing school application?

    LilaDavis posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just curious... I've never worked as a CNA and don't have the certification, but I've worked as a mental health tech in a psychiatric ward for a few years now. I'm not sure whether to go for a CNA...

15. Career outlook for psychiatric nurses?

    LilaDavis replied to LilaDavis's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you both for the replies! Here's hoping. I hadn't considered addiction nursing, I'll have to look a little more into