Nature_walker ASN, BSN, RN

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    NCLEX with a dui misdemeanor in NY

    Nature_walker replied to AD2345's topic in General Students

    Pretty sure she had to do it before she could apply for her ATT. She had one of the teachers at school helping her with all her paperwork. She told me about it afterwards, so I'm only able to tell you...
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    What do you work in the float pool?

    Nature_walker replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a float for outpatient clinics and I love it. I'm never at one site long enough to be part of the office drama, but I love going to new places everyday. I enjoy working with every one and it is...
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    NCLEX with a dui misdemeanor in NY

    Nature_walker replied to AD2345's topic in General Students

    I am in NY and I had a friend who graduate with me with the same thing. If I remember right, this friend needed to have two or three letters written on their behalf that they had upstanding character...
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    Police Officer in Nursing School

    Nature_walker replied to ReeceTrey's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you are a very disciplined person already, so being organized will be key. Also note cards are your best friend. Mine went everywhere with me, so any downtime I used to flip through a few...
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    Was I a complete idiot for wanting to get into OB? Now I'm lost and don't know what to do with my life.

    Nature_walker replied to RubyJuly2020's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes the path to get what you want is very twisty and takes a few turns you might have been expecting, but it's the lessons and experience you gain from those that help you get to where you want...
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    Ideal age of nursing students

    Nature_walker replied to dadaui66's topic in General Students

    Are you engaged in the learning? Are you open to learning? Do advocate for yourself to get the most out of your learning? That's really all I care about. I don't care how old you are, as long as you...
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    Questions and Concerns - Current Nursing Student

    Nature_walker replied to chichimel's topic in General Students

    Psych is a whole different world from typical nursing. It is more about the least restrictive therapies and de-escalation than anything else because your pts are more "walkie-talkie" than typical...
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    Anxious about my upcoming preceptorship!

    Nature_walker replied to Guss's topic in General Students

    Be honest with your preceptor about where you are and how you are feeling. An open conversation can go a long ways. When I was precepting, I had my students follow along for a shift or two and then...
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    New grad first job as Clinic RN?

    Nature_walker replied to GOAL2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a clinic float nurse. I love it. I worked in the psych ED for years and then an ambulatory clinic before I took this job so I had knowledge of what ambulatory life was like before jumping into...
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    Transgender nurses?

    Nature_walker replied to munkyfusic's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to say congratulations on your transition and I wish you all the best in nursing
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    Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (RN-BC)

    Nature_walker replied to oricha1984's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Pixierose on the book. I used that and a course that was offered at my hospital. It is a do-able
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    Hazard Pay

    Nature_walker replied to JenMH88RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No hazard pay here
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    For those planning to get or have gotten an ASN..

    Nature_walker replied to Lovelylifestlye's topic in General Students

    I had to work for my hospital for a year full time before I qualified for the tuition benefits. I did that so that I wouldn't have to pay so much for school and then I could avoid
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    Anatomy I Only Course - Where?

    Nature_walker replied to Allison Ramsey Demski's topic in General Students

    Check community colleges. I know there in one in upstate NY that offers it that
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    Switching from psych to medical nursing?

    Nature_walker replied to 16BitSalt's topic in General Students

    I did. I was in emergency psych department for 2.5 years and left for a pain treatment center. It is a meg/surg floor and I had a lot to learn but my coworkers were very supportive when I started. I...
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    Nursing - Not Sure...

    Nature_walker replied to nursing327's topic in General Students

    Clinicals are not always enjoyable. They serve the purpose to teach you about real life compared to book learning. I did not enjoy my clinicals, but I really love nursing. Clinical is a time to figure...
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    What’s your timeline for graduating, taking NCLEX, and getting your first job?

    Nature_walker replied to medapop's topic in General Students

    Job was lined up in March with a contingent of me passing school and the NCLEX. Graduated school first week of May, 6 weeks later took and passed NCLEX, started working by the end of
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    Telling A Little Bit Of My Business

    Nature_walker replied to It'sYaGirlK's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!! Sounds like you have has to push through a lot to make your dream come true. It can only go up from here. That level of dedication will make you a great
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    Mon-Fri Rn Jobs no weekends or holidays

    Nature_walker replied to Camizzle222's topic in General Nursing

    Check out ambulatory jobs around you. We have a outpatient surgical center that is part of our hospital. I know they work M-F days only and no weekends or holidays as their building is
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    The Worst Interview of My Life! Ever!

    Nature_walker replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    I once had an panel interview for teaching that was 7 minutes long. 12 people rapid firing questions about my experience. The woman after my interview had been in the job as a sub. She was late...
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    Black woman wearing puff pigtails to work

    Nature_walker replied to HoopNurseMomo's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a woman who wears her hair this way or in one puff. I personally love this look and think her hair looks amazing. She is well respected and liked by both pts and staff and I have never...
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    Nclex

    Nature_walker replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    32nd
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    How many people made it to the end of the program?

    Nature_walker replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Students

    My class started with 77, graduated
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    RN-BSN Not Requiring Statistics

    Nature_walker replied to ThatChickOmi's topic in General Students

    My Rn to BSN program has it built in as I did take stats, but they have it in their curriculum as Stats for Nursing..... ugh, so I had to take it. In the end, it was easier than the full stats class I...
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    Second degree

    Nature_walker replied to lllll7's topic in General Students

    Most school seem to have a GPA that is recommended for admission, however, most students competing to get in have higher than what is recommended. There seems to be more applicants than spaces for all...