Jacobyo

There is always a risk of being physically attacked. Always think safety first. Don't go in a room and be away from the door. If you see the pt getting agitated walk away, grab a partner or call security if needed. Always know the pt's that are AOB. I have worked in psych for 9 months now and have seen numerous nurses get hurt ex: kicked, punched, choked out, knocked into wall and receive stitches. I have been hit once by a 89 yr old dementia pt that thought he could take me out if he needed to. I watch my surroundings and try not to trust anyone but working in psych you see the same pts over and over and you build relationships with them which can lower your guard.

I used lots of youtube videos.

I am 28 years old and I have 3 children. I dropped out of high school in grade 10. I was walking home after school when a group of grade 11's surrounded me and one tried to stab me with a knife. I got a away and ran straight home. I have never told anyone this story. I used to wake up every morning and pretend to go to school. I was scared and ashamed at the same time. I went a year without my parents knowing I dropped out of school. When I turned 18 I lied about being in school to get a TPT job at Chrysler's which paid $32/hr. I did that for 8 years. I was finally audited at Chrysler's and was immediately released. I was now 25 with no education, with kids and no job. I thought to myself how did I screw up so bad. Why did I not say anything to anyone about the knife incident. I let a group of kids bully me into dropping out of school. How could I ever tell my children to stay in school and stand up against bullies when I was afraid. I decided I needed to do something. I went to the nearest college and asked "what can I do to get into the nursing program?". I was told there was no way I would be accepted without a high school diploma or GED. I was told to enroll in pre-health as a mature student and maybe I would be accepted in practical nursing or some other health related program. I obtained a 4.0 in pre-health, applied to the BScN program and was accepted. Today I found out I passed first year with a 3.8 GPA!

Wooo I got accepted to St.Clair College BScN, Good luck to all those still waiting.