Nature_walker ASN, BSN, RN

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    Supplies that helped you through nursing school?

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

    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

    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?

    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

    I work the 8p-8a and I don't mind it too much. My husband works overnights, so it works out for us.
  6. 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

    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 ???

    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

    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

    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

    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?

    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?

    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?

    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...
  15. 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?

    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

    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?

    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...
  19. 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?

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

    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

    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

    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?

    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?

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