WinterLilac RN

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    Psych nurses all have a mental illness

    WinterLilac replied to WinterLilac's topic in Psychiatric

    I love your post and it rings true for me personally. I'm not quoting your entire post because it's annoying when people do that however you pointed out credible reasons why people pursue certain...
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    Psych nurses all have a mental illness

    WinterLilac replied to WinterLilac's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for your comments and personal stories. I'd like to clarify something which, although none of you have seemed to have taken offence too, I want it added. In my original post, I was not...
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    nervous pls help

    WinterLilac replied to sparkeepoo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!! Here's to a successful and rewarding career!!! Well
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    Psych nurses all have a mental illness

    WinterLilac replied to WinterLilac's topic in Psychiatric

    Very true about considering the source. This person has been an LTC LPN her entire career so it's not like she's experienced or knowledgable about psych nursing. Thanks for your reply
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    Do you feel safe at work?

    WinterLilac replied to Nurse4babies's topic in General Nursing

    When I hold a dinner party (for the first time in my life) YOU are my first choice
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    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    WinterLilac replied to taraleee's topic in Nursing Career

    In Australia (where I am) you will need to do your Masters in Mental Health (Nurse Practitioner) in order to be able to do that firstly you need: Completed Bachelor of Nursing, minimum of 5 years...
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    Looking to interview a community mental health nurse

    WinterLilac replied to MSUOUgirl's topic in Psychiatric

    This is good advice. Ask your lecturers if they know any community mental health nurses you could interview. Nursing lecturers, in my experience, are nurses themselves and often have a wide range of...
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    Pros and cons of psych nursing?

    WinterLilac replied to AngelusLapsus's topic in Psychiatric

    I find it interesting to see how different mental health diagnoses affect different people and what treatment works/doesn't work. I find the 2 steps forward 3 steps back in terms of recovery,...
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    Early Morning Nurses (and Nursing Students)

    WinterLilac replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    I clock on for a 7.30am shift at 7.20am. I'm in bed until 6.40am: Shower, dress, shake for breakfast, makeup (face powder, blush and mascara), feed the cat and dog, kiss the hubby and out the door all...
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    A simple reminder of why we do what we do, for everyone to reflect

    WinterLilac replied to Bedside_Life RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny, in my job I don't call myself 'the nurse', I call myself the 'recovery coordinator'. Years of nursing training and I don't even use the term for myself. Probably because I'm being as...
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    not sure i'm a leader

    WinterLilac replied to miragal's topic in Nurse Management

    I love this. It does make sense Libby1987 and you've said a lot of what I would have said. I too am a born leader and slot easily into the management role however OP, I can understand your hesitancy...
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    Is suicidal ideation always an emergency?

    WinterLilac replied to Zyprexa_Ho's topic in Psychiatric

    This is a good question because I've dealt with a complicated case for the past 6 months. I work in a recovery facility, completely voluntary and the people are not as unwell as those in the...
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    Link between schizophrenia and psychic ability???

    WinterLilac replied to Abbyrose's topic in Psychiatric

    My experience is probably just pure chance but we had a client who was constantly delusional. A schizophrenic stemming from years of LSD abuse who never made much sense when he talked. I remember I...
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    Dating Coworkers

    WinterLilac replied to Wake88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, your post made me chuckle. I like the way you write! As everyone else has said, be mature if she knocks you back or the relationship goes pear-shaped. Maybe if you do hook up you can both agree...
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    Specialty envy.

    WinterLilac replied to regerterb's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand your frustration but let not others petty comments affect you. Do you make a difference in the lives of others? Do you feel satisfied in your specialty? Then relax. You're a nurse...
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    medication error

    WinterLilac replied to VAMPRISS1973's topic in General Nursing

    99.9% of nurses make a medication error at some point in their career. The 0.1% who say they haven't are
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    Facebook and employers/school

    WinterLilac replied to daisybird27's topic in General Nursing

    What REALLY angers me these days is the taking of, then posting said photos on Facebook without the permission of those in the photos. I went to a horse race recently with a group of acquaintances and...
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    Having some issues with BPD (big shocker!)

    WinterLilac replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in Psychiatric

    THIS!!! Wow Davey, I have been researching and reading and researching and did I say reading? up on BPD as I have recently worked with a young lady who was very challenging. Your description just hit...
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    selection criteria,pls help me

    WinterLilac replied to scarletsnow's topic in General Nursing

    IRON - Initial Registration for Overseas Nurses. As you are in Australia (I am ascertaining this from your username - Sydney?) then please use this link which can help you write your selection...
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    Nurse Reality.

    WinterLilac replied to carmelancholy's topic in General Nursing

    Oh it won't let me view the video I can only watch it on YouTube.com What is the name of the video so I can look it
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    whistleblowing and living with the after effects

    WinterLilac replied to tera1931's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm sorry to hear you are going through this. What is not clear in your original post is: 1. Did you confer with other nurses about how they are dealing with the pressure? Or did you take on the...
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    If you feel that way, you shouldn't be a nurse

    WinterLilac replied to perfexion's topic in General Nursing

    TBH, I don't complain about my job to people who aren't my close family or friends. I can't risk any comments being misconstrued and fed back to my colleagues or boss. If I've had a bad day, I often...
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    My first night shift... help!

    WinterLilac replied to Kwells29's topic in General Nursing

    Me too! And everyone was to afraid to visit in case I answered the door at midday with my hair everywhere and a really nasty look on my face. One time we had a mentally ill next door neighbour (off...
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    My first night shift... help!

    WinterLilac replied to Kwells29's topic in General Nursing

    yes yes yes. I did nights for almost 5 years and never once got used to it. I tried EVERYTHING but at the 2am mark, bang! Extreme tiredness. Night shifters are a special breed that's for sure! Good...
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    Very unhappy, lonely and miserable

    WinterLilac replied to jezzabell37's topic in United Kingdom

    This is great advice. Please get some support/talk to someone about how you are feeling. It sounds like there may be deeper issues which, when addressed, may help you feel happier despite working odd...