RNNewYork

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1. How old were you when you started nursing school?

   RNNewYork replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

   I was 40 when I started an associates program and graduated at 42. Last year at 57 I finally completed my BSN and I am now working on a

2. How do you deal with the name calling?

   RNNewYork replied to pixierose's topic in General Nursing

   I worked in psych as well, and would still be there if it weren't for some physical issues I have. Sometimes we have to "check in" with ourselves to figure out why certain patients are making us...

3. Am I wrong from refusing to help a friend?

   RNNewYork replied to Neywel120's topic in General Students

   I agree with you and maybe OP should suggest her friend speak with an academic counselor. In addition,the friend may need to be assessed for a learning disorder or other psychological needs or...

4. How old were you when you started nursing school?

   RNNewYork replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

   I graduated at 42 with an ADN (this was my second associates degree-the other one was from The Fashion Institute of Technology). I am about to turn 57 and will complete my BSN in a few months. I am...

5. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

   RNNewYork replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Administration will take a smaller hit when someone dies or is injured--they are insured for millions of dollars. But the poor nurse who was assigned to that patient will lose their license and...

6. I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

   RNNewYork replied to Thankgodforativan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   "If you feel the medication isn't managing her symptoms well-enough, the patient is requesting/using medications inappropriately and/or the patient is constantly complaining about not getting the...

7. Psychiatric History - Can I still become a nurse?

   RNNewYork replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Great advice! I would also add that it may not be a good idea to consider a job in mental health. Dealing with patients' mental health issues could bring up things about your situation that could...