RNNewYork

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 Masters!

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 bristle. Are we having a bad week? Is our health a bit ...

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 deficits. Does she work to put herself through school, ar...

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 presently researching MSN programs.

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 probably their home and could go to jail for negligence....

"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 "right" medications, then notify her PCP so they can e...

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 create additional stress. (I have worked in mental hea...