Nature_walker ASN, BSN, RN

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    Supplies that helped you through nursing school?

    Nature_walker replied to tmurph704's topic in General Students

    Chocolate and a very supportive
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    How do you feel about being a nurse?

    Nature_walker replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a second career for me. I'm so glad I switched. Somedays are hard, some days are fun, but overall I enjoy working with the population I'm with. I kind of wish I switched sooner, but I'm...
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    Patient searches

    Nature_walker replied to smf0903's topic in General Nursing

    On my floor our techs search belongings, however I'm on a locked psych unit so we need to check for safety plus illegal
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    Clinical failure for something I couldn't help?

    Nature_walker replied to teachable's topic in General Students

    As an older student in a nursing program, you know that they are watching you a bit closer than the younger ones. The professors know that you have a background and that they do not have to work on...
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    Night shift alterative hours poll

    Nature_walker replied to Wolf at the Door's topic in General Nursing

    I work the 8p-8a and I don't mind it too much. My husband works overnights, so it works out for us.
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    How many times were you rejected before getting into nursing program?

    Nature_walker replied to gp14's topic in General Students

    I applied to only one program, my CC ASN. I was accepted and finished up last
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    My patient committed suicide last night

    Nature_walker replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    This statement. I just wanted to say how sorry I am to the OP. Hugs to
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    Yacker Tracker in the NICU ???

    Nature_walker replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    This would never work on my floor. I'm in psych. When it is silent we wonder what's
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    Get my adn or lpn? Newbie here

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

    I just graduated last May with an ADN and I had no problems finding a job before I even graduated as an RN. My hiring was contingent on my passing school and more importantly the NCLEX. Most of my...
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    Reapplying

    Nature_walker replied to Mcl1980's topic in General Students

    Did you let you school know that you had learning disabilities and that you might need accommodations? I saw more than one student who had documentation to prove that they needed accommodations...
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    Practicum jitters

    Nature_walker replied to Ms Petite 93's topic in General Students

    The fact that you showed up early to prepare would impress me. Your preceptor gave you good marks, if she didn't think you were doing well I think she might have spoken to you already before saying...
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    Career changers - is it worth the change?

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

    I'm a former teacher and now a nurse. I love what I do now! I have found that while the work is hard, I'm so much happier than when I was teaching. I find it very rewarding. Good luck in your...
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    Clinical site in a dangerous area?

    Nature_walker replied to uknurse2b03's topic in General Students

    When I was student teaching, I requested one of the most challenging schools around my area. It was in a "bad area" but I chose it for a few reasons. I thought that if I could learn to teach there, I...
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    During Clinicals, What Were You Afraid Of?

    Nature_walker replied to Shookclays's topic in General Students

    As other have said, most psych units are locked. It's really for safety. I work on a locked psych unit and it's not like people see in the movies. For me, the clinical that scared me the most was my...
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    Did You Know the Specialty You Wanted to Work In Before Clinicals?

    Nature_walker replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    Before I came into nursing, I had been an elementary school teacher, so I knew working with sick kiddos was out for me. I'm way to nervous around babies, so that was out too. I was open to my...
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    ADN in 2016 completely useless?

    Nature_walker replied to Mr.Care's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Like others have said, it is regional. I had accepted an offer for a job before I graduated in May with my ASN. I started right away after passing NCLEX also on the first try. Most of my classmates...
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    Dress Code: scrubs or business casual for Psych ER

    Nature_walker replied to VeniceBeachNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I work in psych ed. I can wear either scrubs or business casual. Go with what you feel is comfortable to you. I personally wear my scrubs, but that's just me. Many coworkers wear business casual....
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    Child Inpatient Psychiatry or Psychiatric ER?

    Nature_walker replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm a new nurse and I work on a psych ED floor. I have to say I love it. It is hard work, but I think all nursing jobs are hard. One thing to remember that in psych ED we see people on the worst day...
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    Thinking of switching from nurse to elementary teacher. Bad idea?

    Nature_walker replied to Skips's topic in Nursing Career

    I left teaching for nursing and I couldn't be happier. All the things that were describe about teaching already were just part of why I left. I agree that subbing is 1.) a great way to get exposed to...
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    How did you spend your first nursing paycheck?

    Nature_walker replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    Mortgage and
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    How did first job/orientation work for you?

    Nature_walker replied to Summers3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just came off orientation and my experience is different. I'm on an emergency psych floor, so the only things I can carry with me are my pens, my keys and my gloves. No stethoscope for me when I'm...
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    job fair for psych position

    Nature_walker replied to heynow1313's topic in Psychiatric

    One thing that I've always asked is "what does it take to be successful on your unit?" That answer will help you see a glimpse of what the culture is like as well as what the manager expects of you...
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    "NETY" and Other Fallacies

    Nature_walker replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    As I enter my last few weeks of orientation, I have to say all I've felt from my unit is support. I've not seen NETY to any of my coworkers who started with me. I think I've tried to learn everything...
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    Hobbies off duty as a Nurse?

    Nature_walker replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    I knit, competitively... I enter competitions with my lace knitting. I also love to read. I'll read anything that makes for a good story. I hike. I camp. Pretty much if I'm not knitting, I'm...
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    What was your hardest prerequisite course?

    Nature_walker replied to Natasha_mer24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Stats.... glad to get it over and done