Zookeeper44

Zookeeper44 RN

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B.A. Psychology, M.Ed. Counseling

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  1. Mercer University’s Georgia Baptist College of Nursing 2024

    Zookeeper44 replied to nurse061401's topic in School, College Programs

    Thanks for the response, I understand! BTW I am also a psych person, have a BA in psych and Master's in Counseling, after which I got an ASN (seems really weird, I know...) But I also saw that GSU...

  2. Mercer University’s Georgia Baptist College of Nursing 2024

    Zookeeper44 replied to nurse061401's topic in School, College Programs

    I am an RN, but I am actually replying to help a friend who has applied to this program (I will recommend this forum to her). Do you mind my asking how you chose Mercer vs. Ga State (Perimeter), given...

  3. Is This for Me?

    Zookeeper44 replied to Lmm1988's topic in Psychiatric

    If I had it to do all over again, from say the age of 20-21, I would probably not become a nurse. Actually, my first year and a half of college right out of high school was nursing school, and it...

  4. Is This for Me?

    Zookeeper44 replied to Lmm1988's topic in Psychiatric

    I feel like I had sort of a similar path. Took me til in my early 30's to complete 1st degree (psychology). Very interested in doing academia/research, got accepted to several PhD programs. Ended...

  5. NEED ADVICE

    Zookeeper44 replied to Amy3924's topic in Psychiatric

    Stick with the hospital you want to be with. Yes, you can move around fairly

  6. ACT nurse interview

    Zookeeper44 replied to Kbearden's topic in Psychiatric

    May I ask, what lead to your leaving this position and going inpatient? I have considered trying out a position like this (although they very rarely open up in my area). I am currently in the...

  7. Should I do my "year in med surg"?

    Zookeeper44 replied to Decisions7's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you do NOT "have" to ever work med/surg. I also do not agree that you will be "locked into" psych if you start there. Hospitals hire new grads to M/S all the time, I don't know why they...

  8. Got Written Up Today...

    Zookeeper44 replied to Elven_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Even with that being the rule, you said you opened it while she watched, so I don't get it. Probably because she knew SHE was on camera and had to follow the policy to the letter of the law ?...

  9. Over my head?

    Zookeeper44 replied to Madc's topic in General Nursing

    This is perfect. I say there is no shame in having the ability to recognize when something is not a good fit, and move forward. Personally, I was hired 6 months out of nursing school to do home...

  10. ICU Nursing

    Zookeeper44 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Will it make that big of a difference in the grand scheme of your career, to find something different for the next year while you complete your BSN? You already have 5 years' in CCU, and the...

  11. BSN but not a nurse

    Zookeeper44 replied to PirateArrrNnnn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    BSN is a type of college degree, not a license or a title. Once you have a degree conferred by a college/university, it is permanently yours, regardless of what else you do or do not do afterward....

  12. Back to Psych I Go!

    Zookeeper44 replied to futurepsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh honey...you and I both know lots of nurses who think they are so superior to psych nurses...who would run crying like little girls after 30 minutes of actually having to do psych

  13. Interview for school nurse coordinator

    Zookeeper44 posted a topic in School

    I would appreciate any tips for an interview for above-mentioned position. My "specialty" is psych, with strong experience in adolescent psych. Also have experience with developmentally disabled...

  14. Interview for school nurse coordinator

    Zookeeper44 replied to Zookeeper44's topic in School

    Ok...will get back to you on

  15. Considering psych?

    Zookeeper44 replied to heathert_kc's topic in Psychiatric

    I was a psych nurse (still consider myself one) and left almost 2 years ago for an RN Supervisor position in Home Care. I hate it...I really regret leaving psych and am trying to get back to it or...

  16. Leaving cardiac for adolescent psych...?

    Zookeeper44 replied to michigan94's topic in Psychiatric

    ??? That's a lotta kids

  17. Leaving cardiac for adolescent psych...?

    Zookeeper44 replied to michigan94's topic in Psychiatric

    I was a psych nurse on an adolescent unit...kind of hoping I can go back to it ? I agree with and echo what the other posters said. Pros and cons of working nights: Pros...they are teenagers, they...

  18. Interview for school nurse coordinator

    Zookeeper44 replied to Zookeeper44's topic in School

    My interview is Monday...I guess we'll see what they're looking for. My resume is very straightforward and they can see exactly what experience and education I have, and don't have. I have received...

  19. Should I leave nursing school, even if I just started?

    Zookeeper44 replied to willowmadrone's topic in General Students

    I have always been very interested in psychology, psychiatry, mental illness, and behavior. Long story short, I went to nursing school straight out of high school, absolutely hated it...didn't...

  20. Shut off at 75? You mostly likely passed!

    Zookeeper44 replied to BrentRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found the NCLEX to be phenomenally easier than nursing school itself. I cut off at 75 questions in (if I remember correctly) about 45

  21. Switching from ICU nursing to Psychiatric nursing

    Zookeeper44 replied to Fursan's topic in Psychiatric

    IMO the most important thing you need to learn/receive training for is the safety issues in a psych facility. How to recognize evolving/escalating behaviors and situations and what to do to diffuse...

  22. Getting my adolescents back.

    Zookeeper44 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Psychiatric

    I have worked with all psych populations and I loved (mostly!) the adolescents. Yes, the parents (if there ARE any) are usually as bad as the kids. IMO the adolescent population is more difficult...

  23. ? on drawing PT/INR

    Zookeeper44 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have to draw a PT/INR and want to know if it needs to be done at a certain time of day or if there any other special things I need to know...have never done one before. I will be doing the stick,...

  24. Job duties/requirements of ADON?

    Zookeeper44 posted a topic in Correctional

    I am considering applying for an ADON position at a corrections facility but honestly I am not sure specifically what that entails. I meet their general criteria but it is vague. I have a strong...

  25. What is psych nursing really like???

    Zookeeper44 replied to ifhn10's topic in Psychiatric

    I adore Psych Nursing, and pray I never have to do anything else. I have supportive management for the most part, I am not micro-managed, I don't get scolded or treated like a child on the rare...