this is what happens when MD's get used to having MA's around. they can do anything he directs them to do, but you, as an LVN, have a scope of work to think about.
felixfelix replied to 77EpiphanyRN's topic in New Nurse
Wow, you pulled off a miracle. I have 1.5 yrs. psych experience and I can't buy a job around here. In fact, I'm probably leaving nursing because of that.....with 5-6 nursing schools pumping out grads it's insane around the bay.
felixfelix replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing
Yea, I feel you, Viva. I just got out of nursing school at 50yrs. old and worked in mental health for 1.5 yrs. Left after an incident/accusation and am now leaving nursing. I can't find a job to save my life in this field. But I'm ok with it, it'...
felixfelix replied to GM RN 2010's topic in Florida
I feel for you...and me, as I'm in the same boat. it's absolutely tight as a drum around the SF bay area, unless you've recently been in m/s or acute, and even then....do you hear your friends saying,"Oh yea, no jobs? I thought nursing was a super ...
felixfelix replied to computer101's topic in Pre-Nursing
I got in 2nd time around, and just kept working till I got in...it's ironic that it's so hard to get into nursing school, but even harder to get a job after, at least in my area....but if I had it to do all over again, I'd become a and EMT-B or possi...
felixfelix replied to felixfelix's topic in Psychiatric
from what I've gleaned so far, it would seem I have a good shot at UI, so we'll see....of course, the other thing is that patients rights could get involved at some point....I called NSO ins. and hopefully they'll call me back with the next step, whi...
felixfelix replied to felixfelix's topic in Psychiatric
Thanks for the replies. The ref checking is a good idea. The MHP's are mental health partners, who were just watching when they should have done the restraint so I could go get the prn. I can't really blame them, I suppose, no one wants to get hit...
I was involved in a restraint yesterday (yea, I know, the mhp's should have been doing it) and while seated, I put my hand too close to the kids face to block the big spitwad he was getting ready to launch my way. someone shifted, and his nose touch...
felixfelix replied to amanda1266's topic in Pre-Nursing
buy a used terminology book before school starts and go thru it. also, try and visit a hospital and copy their abbreviations folder. That was worth it's weight in gold when I started clinicals, and on the job, too
felixfelix replied to JamieA0321's topic in Colorado
I just read an article in CNN Money that showcased a few M.D.'s hanging up their private practices and doing completely different jobs...at some point this may trickle down to nursing, too, but in what form? pay cuts? more hrs? reusing supplies? ...
yea, it's a good school. closer to 66k to finish the whole 9 yards there, isn't it? I know of 2 SM grads who said they'd be placed into their externship positions, but I don't know if that actually happened of if that was just talk. I considered S...