Nature_walker ASN, BSN, RN

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    You know the shift is gonna be a hot mess when ...

    When you walk and see 6 public safety officers in the nursing station and they start apologizing for you upcoming
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    Career Change-confused!!

    I made a career change to nursing after spending several years as a teacher. I also spent a lot of time researching what being a nurse really is before I jumped in. I'm glad I did. The first thing is...
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    Are there any Psych/Medical Units?

    It is very interesting. People have taken swings at us, but we try really hard to de-escalate that before it gets too out of control. Never a dull moment, and every hour brings us something
  4. Personally, I would take the chance. Why set yourself up if you already think you would be miserable in nursing? You don't want to be totally miserable going to work each day. It makes for an awful...
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    Are there any Psych/Medical Units?

    I did one clinical rotation on a geri-psych floor. I liked my psych experience so much that I am now working in an emergency psych department, We have a psych/med floor in our hospital. It's a good...
  6. Congrats!!! That's fantastic
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    Just took NCLEX- Stopped at 75

    Found out today that I passed the NCLEX!!! I'm a
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    Just took NCLEX- Stopped at 75

    Just took my NCLEX this morning. It shut off at 75 questions for me. I had a ton of SATA and priority questions. Now I have to wait the agonizing 48 hours for my quick results.... Feeling like I want...
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    Just took NCLEX- Stopped at 75

    Thank you! I've manage to spend the day outside enjoying the nice weather here and will do it again until my 48 hours are up!
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    Just took NCLEX- Stopped at 75

    I think I
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    Nursing Vs. Teaching

    I left teaching for nursing. My teaching job was also a specialty so my caseload was not a normal classroom. I had all grade levels and and all ages. Very stressful and also taught summer school due...
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    Hospital requires you to pass Nclex on first try.

    I was told up front that my hiring is contingent on me passing school and passing NCLEX on the first try. I passed school, now just have to take the NCLEX. Seems to be the norm around
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    Are there any gay nurses here?

    My heart hurts for Orlando. I'm an ally and I too thought we were past the point of such senseless hate. My thoughts and prayers go to the families, friends, and anyone who has been touched by this...
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    Nclex florida 265 questions

    Congrats on
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    A (Long) Note to New Grads

    I loved this post!! I just graduated and have accepted a job with a psych unit. Several of my classmates have not be been supportive of what area I wanted to go into, but I know I've made the right...
  16. I think it is wonderful that you want to educate yourself on these matters. You came in with a several misconceptions, but it sounds like you have honestly listened to the advice you have received...
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    The Nightingale Pledge - Still relevant today?

    I just had my pinning last week, and myself and my friend were chosen to lead the pledge for our class. While I'm not Christian, the part about God was still in the one we read, I just omitted the...
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    How fast did you land a job?

    I have had a job offer since March, and I graduate Thursday. It is for an RN position. It is tentative on my passing school (which I did), and passing NCLEX ( have yet to
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    Second Career Nurse Roll Call

    I was a teacher to students who did not speak English. I taught both kids and adults for years. When common core came in, I walked out. I graduate nursing school next week and have a job lined up in a...
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    Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

    I'm graduating with a ASN in two weeks and have secured a job with a magnet hospital in my area. The LPN program in our area is going strong as well. I know a few ladies who have graduated in the past...
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    34 yr old starting out...help

    I don't believe you are too old! I went back to start my pre-reqs at 34, got into a nursing program at 35, and now two years later, I'm graduating in 2 weeks with my ADN. It is a lot of hard work,...
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    I GRADUATED!

    Congrats!!!!
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    When are you officially a nursing student?

    I agree that you can say you are a nursing student when you take your first nursing
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    Meaning of your username?

    Mine comes from my love of being outside and hiking all the time. Oboe, 2nd chair, can't march with an oboe, so color guard
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    Last Day of Nursing School

    Congrats!! I'm also one going to be one of the May graduates! Can't