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  1. Why did you choose psych nursing?

    RN1263 replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    let's see... i liked my psych clinicals, because i felt it wasn't as task oriented as my med/surg clinicals, i didn't feel like i was running around like a chicken w/ my head cut off, i enjoy talking...

  2. 1st semester NS burnout?

    RN1263 replied to PurrRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i have one semester left, then i'm done w/ the r.n. program, but i feel like my brain is FRIED to a crisp!!! ....frankly, nursing school is damn hard work, so it doesn't let up....unfortunately! just...

  3. Nursing school changing husband's behavior?

    RN1263 replied to buddiage's topic in General Students

    yeh, he's insecure. i have one of those also and i could smell it all over your post before i read the replies! mine was very supportive when i was doing my pre-reqs, BUT when i got into the...

  4. Nursing school with small children?

    RN1263 replied to merrick's topic in General Students

    would i have done it when my son was little.....NO WAY! but, he was very demanding and got into everything. plus, i don't have endless, boundless energy & it probably would've killed me! i do know...

  5. Do you really drop a letter grade?

    RN1263 replied to tanner523's topic in General Students

    First semester of the nursing program I didn't drop my grade, but after that....yes, now I get "B"s (I use to get "A"s) and have learned to accept it. The grading scale is different for nursing...

  6. Is night shift easier?.....

    RN1263 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm an rn student (6 mos. to go) i can't see myself dealing w/ the total chaos of the day shift floor for very long after graduation? is night shift more tolerable ....pace/choas wise? or is it just...

  7. Anyone made career change from engineering to Nursing?

    RN1263 replied to lmf2006's topic in General Students

    I'm in the U.S. & you do not need a 4 yr. degree! There is a nursing shortage, so if you have a adn you WILL get a job. Ads may say they would "prefer" a BSN, but that doesn't mean

  8. Right way to study?

    RN1263 replied to adamsmom's topic in General Students

    once you basically have the info. down, then start doing practice nclex type questions to get you in the frame of mind for critically thinking in that area. they want you to be able to apply the info....

  9. Don't be a Psych nurse if.....

    RN1263 replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in Psychiatric

    >>>>>>Just because you want to go into psych nursing doesn't mean you should As a nursing student myself who has asked questions on this board i would say that for some people they...

  10. How "MEDICALLY" stable do pt's need to be on a geropsych unit in a hospital?

    RN1263 replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    thanks for the reply! i'm sure that they probably do have many medical issues since their geropsych. there is a private psych hospital close to me that i will try to get in at when i graduate (no...

  11. Why is everyone so tight lipped???

    RN1263 replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    thanks for the responses thus far! They DO help alot!!! also, DutchgirlRN i ment no disrespect when i posted back that i was referring to "psych" nursing, i was just clarifying, but thanks for...

  12. Why is everyone so tight lipped???

    RN1263 replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    maryloufu, thanks for your honest answer! what a breath of fresh air for a change, at least you're not blowing smoke up my

  13. Why is everyone so tight lipped???

    RN1263 replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm referring to "psych"

  14. I REALLY want to be a psych nurse, and i'm close to graduating with some questions!

    RN1263 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm a 3rd sem. rn student and I wish more psych nurses would answer your post??? I also am interested in psych and would like to know the answers to your questions from a variety of psych nurses. Hope...

  15. Nursing School Blues??

    RN1263 replied to Nili927's topic in General Students

    i graduate in may and yep nursing school IS an emotional roller coaster!!!! pre-reqs were a breeze compared to the rn program.......just don't quit unless you're positive nursing isn't for you,...

  16. Am I thinking too big??

    RN1263 replied to raebabelvn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    F.Y.I.- Don't forget you also need one year of critical care nursing under your belt & excellent grades to get into a CRNA

  17. instructor discouraging student from becoming a psych nurse!

    RN1263 replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    thanks to everyone who has replied! edorn, thanks for your words. i WAS very discouraged and have looked into other areas of nursing (i'm 6 mos. from grad.), but i have kept coming back to psych. not...

  18. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    RN1263 replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    i thought i knew when i started school 3 yrs. ago and now that i'm 6 mos. from graduating.... i have no flippin' clue ! every med/surg clinical is TOTAL hell! so, won't be doing that and now it's ALL...

  19. instructor discouraging student from becoming a psych nurse!

    RN1263 replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    yes, a psych advanced nurse practioner! but, most of the students think she has a few screws loose herself! and you're right, she doesn't KNOW me??? i don't think i had one conversation w/ her that...

  20. instructor discouraging student from becoming a psych nurse!

    RN1263 replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    oohhh & i forgot to mention that about a week later at clinical my instructor said out of the blue to another student "boy, you'd be a great psych nurse!"...:angryfire .....this other student has...

  21. Outpatient Surgery Center

    RN1263 replied to ORSmurf's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    i hope you get some replies??? i'm a senior r.n. student and i don't know what the heck i'm going to get into when i'm done, but i'm browsing different areas, so that after i do a year med-surg...

  22. What do you think?

    RN1263 replied to Diploma'82's topic in General Nursing

    all-in-all you sound stressed and that's probably what's causing your depression to worsen. just an idea but have you ever thought about doing home health? maybe you could get away from the politics...

  23. Is this a HIPAA violation

    RN1263 replied to avalynn's topic in General Nursing

    i'm a rn student, not a nurse YET, but the whole situation seems "bizarre" to me???? she can call the state board of nursing in her state and report

  24. Medical Assistant Prog before nursing

    RN1263 replied to carlarenee02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i'm a senior nursing student and becoming a nursing assistant is way cheaper & shorter schooling, than MA. also, it will help you in the nursing program, because you can get a job on a med/surg...

  25. And now we wait!!!

    RN1263 replied to Worthless_Nut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i'm a senior nursing student of an adn program and i can say it depends on the school as to how long you wait. i was originally on a list at one school that wanted me to wait 2 1/2 yrs. & as i got...