Nature_walker ASN, BSN, RN

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    Got to Change my Sig/Title :)

    Nature_walker replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!
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    How old were you

    Nature_walker replied to Jmpickett044's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was 36 when I went to nursing school. Couldn't be happier that I did it. :) Good luck to you on your
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    What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    Nature_walker replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    People will always surprise you, good or
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    Are new grads prepared for the bedside?

    Nature_walker replied to Robert.CFRN's topic in General Nursing

    ^^ This!! I'm a ADN nurse and I'm training the newer nurses now and they all they seem to care about is who has a BSN and who doesn't. They are also looking to jump ship ASAP to become
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    Changing from Teacher to Nurse- I'd love your advice!

    Nature_walker replied to hufflepalian's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I taught for 8 years before I left to become a nurse. I found my teaching background has helped me as I work with a lot of newer nurses and taking time to explain the rationales behind why we are...
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    My role in student nurse clinicals

    Nature_walker replied to serenity now's topic in General Nursing

    My unit is an "extra observation" day for students. They come down during their clinical day just to observe what my unit is/what we do in emergency psych. They are there only to observe. I've never...
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    Any Psych Mental Health nurses out there?

    Nature_walker replied to Poofy7's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm in psych ED. I punch in, get report, start triaging and med passes. Once that's squared away, I start verifying all the meds for my pts with their pharms. Get meds ordered. Our docs also live with...
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    Do ASN/ADN nurses still get hired in the hospital?

    Nature_walker replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, my classmate and I all had jobs lined up before we graduated. I'm working towards my BSN now, but that's for me not because I have to to keep my
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    I got a job!

    Nature_walker replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    So happy for you!!! Congratulations!! Wishing you the best of luck in your new
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    Seeking advice, ASN or BSN

    Nature_walker replied to ashleyl13's topic in General Nursing

    I did the ASN route and I'm in my late 30's. To be honest, I wanted to go to school and not have a huge debt load when I was done. I took all my classes at the CC and found that we could afford it...
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    I am not satisfied with my assigned preceptorship unit

    Nature_walker replied to Nabeelaodu's topic in General Students

    I think it is true, you get out of it what you put it. I work in psych. We have a lot of students come through and we know most of them do not want to be there. I tell each and every one, if you are...
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    Nursing or Teaching?

    Nature_walker replied to alexisjade's topic in General Nursing

    I was a teacher first, then left for nursing. I'm glad I switched. Like a PP mentioned, your hands are tied more and more. The politics of the buildings can make or break your experience. I found I...
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    RN to BSN online with learning disability

    Nature_walker replied to lovenicole1970's topic in General Students

    I'm also dyslexic and I find I love online classes. I can pause, replay, and listen again to lectures. I'm glad that I'm able to do it at my speed on my own time! Good luck with your
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    If not nursing what other career would you have done?

    Nature_walker replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a second career for me. If I could have I would be a bush pilot in Alaska. Just seems like the coolest job in the world to
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    Job offers before graduatiing?

    Nature_walker replied to melsothavy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I accepted a job offer before I graduated. I applied, interviewed, and was extended a provisional hire letter. It was contingent on my passing school and the NCLEX to actually start working. I was not...
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    ADN or BSN- Quickest Admission or Dream School?

    Nature_walker replied to Jwalk06n's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with PP, ADN programs can be very competitive. Mine had a waiting list. I had a 4.0 and I was placed on the waitlist. Luckily, I was top of the list, so I was able to get into the cohort I...
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    Planning to quit

    Nature_walker replied to rainyflowers's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with JadedCPN that you might want to stay at least until you have something else lined up. A good friend of mine left her first nursing job without having another one lined up and it took her...
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    Does A and P II require you to dissect an animal?

    Nature_walker replied to nettnett's topic in General Students

    We had minks, we were told they were cheaper for the school to get than
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    Paying for second degree

    Nature_walker replied to jbrown796's topic in General Students

    I'm a second degree person/second career. I also was in the same boat as you as I had maxed out my aid from my first degrees. I went to CC so it was affordable and I applied for every scholarship I...
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    Starting nursing school at 37...

    Nature_walker replied to LindsayRadun's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree that you are never too old to go back to school! I went back to school when I was 35. I'm also a second career person. I honestly don't think if I had done this right out of high school I...
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    Gaduated with bachelor's-Continue teaching or pursue nursing? Very lost

    Nature_walker replied to song122341's topic in General Students

    I went from teaching to nursing. I honestly couldn't be happier that I left the education world behind. I do find that a lot of my skills from teaching I am still using as a nurse. Good luck with your...
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    Obtaining BSN with RN and BS in Biology

    Nature_walker replied to ecualum91's topic in General Students

    I'm in that boat now. I have a ADN and a previous bachelor's in another area. I only need a few nursing classes to get my BSN. You would want to look for a RN to BSN program. They are out there and if...
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    Future plans versus the unexpected future

    Nature_walker replied to BlueHearts53's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm second career nurse. I never thought I'd be a nurse. I was a teacher. Life has a funny way of throwing you curve balls. Honestly, I couldn't be happier. Everyone thought since I had worked with...
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    Charge Nurse

    Nature_walker replied to nursestudent15's topic in General Nursing

    My unit is after 6 months to a
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    Need some advice from experienced nurses.

    Nature_walker replied to ItsYourJourney's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated last May and started on a psych floor. I love it. I have no desire to go to a med/surg floor. If you are interested in psych and there is an opening, I say go for