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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. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  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. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. Are some online schools better than others? (Edukan vs Oregon)?

    LilaDavis posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi all, I'm debating between two online schools to take a chem course in for my prereqs (the nursing school confirmed the chemistry does not need a lab and online is acceptable). Edukan and OSU seem...

  14. Edukan

    LilaDavis posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi! I'm planning to take a Chem course through Edukan and I'm wondering if anyone can talk me through the steps as I'm a little confused? 1. I applied to Edukan 2. I chose 'Colby Community College' as...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. 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

  18. Career outlook for psychiatric nurses?

    LilaDavis posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I would love to one day have a career in psych nursing, but I've heard recently that the perceived nursing shortage is not as dramatic as I thought. In my state particularly (New York), I think...

  19. Regional accreditation and transferring credits...?

    LilaDavis posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I've just become aware of what 'accreditation' means (lol) and that there are different accrediting bodies depending on region. I'm hoping to get into a particular nursing program that falls under...

  20. Which type of chemistry is best?

    LilaDavis posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! I'm hopefully applying to the Stony Brook nursing program but first need to complete a few pre-reqs. I'm looking at doing my chemistry online since a lab isn't required, but I can't decide which...

  21. Question for current/former Stony Brook students (prerequisites)?

    LilaDavis posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hi all! :) I'm hoping to apply to either the 2 year or 1 year BSN program at Stony Brook on Long Island. I need to take the following prereqs: chemistry, A&P 1 &2, and microbio. I'm definitely...

  22. When patients self-harm, who tends to it?

    LilaDavis posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi everyone! I'm not currently a nurse (thinking of it) but I work on an inpatient acute ward on the psychology team. Over the past year or so we've had a major increase in patients with PD diagnosis...

  23. Question about pre-reqs...

    LilaDavis posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all, sorry if this is in the wrong place but I figured current nursing students would know best :-) I'm looking into a BSN program and it lists the prerequisites as: -Microbiology -Chem -A&P 1...

  24. Questions for those who did accelerated courses...

    LilaDavis posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi everyone! I have a degree in psychology but I've been thinking more and more about going back to school to get my BSN. I've started looking into programs (in New York) and I'm trying to learn more...

  25. Yet another psychology graduate seeking advice!

    LilaDavis posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi everyone! I know this topic gets beaten to death so I apologize... I graduated with a BA in psych in 2012 and began working as a case manager with the SPMI population in residential settings,...