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1. My new career

   iminsideurmind replied to iminsideurmind's topic in Psychiatric

   well I had my unit orientation today. I thought it went great. I met all the charge nurses and the unit mngr. I got a tour. Introduced to all the ppl who work my shift. Met my preceptor. Ate lunch with one of the nurses in charge. :welcome: I talked ...

2. My new career

   iminsideurmind replied to iminsideurmind's topic in Psychiatric

   Thanks so much for the comments. WOW I start on Monday. Well that is the day of orientation. I have been reading all the psych books i can find. I know that doesnt make up for lack of experience. However it helps me a little so Ima read. I cant wait...

3. My new career

   iminsideurmind replied to iminsideurmind's topic in Psychiatric

   Only a few more days. I am really excited to get in there. I know I am starting off a lil lower on the totem pole. I am planning on continueing ed through programs where I work any advice on what to go to school for? Would you recommend RN is psych o...

4. Salary of a Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Nurse

   iminsideurmind replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Psychiatric

   28-30 bucks in NY that is pretty good. I am starting out at 11.07 for Psych tech. I will be going to school asap. WOW like 15-18 more per hour for 2 more years of school. I hope NC pays as well!

5. My new career

   iminsideurmind replied to iminsideurmind's topic in Psychiatric

   As RN's or other what do you look for in a new hire. What would you say you would look at "first" or "most" in a new psych tech? Hopefully all your wonderful insights will help me starting out in behavioral health.

6. My new career

   iminsideurmind replied to iminsideurmind's topic in Psychiatric

   WOW...Thanks for such a great job description. It really seems like I am going to love it. I plan on continuing school but im not sure what I wanna do next. I am curious how to best respond to a hallucinating patient. In some places I have worked its...

7. My new career

   iminsideurmind posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hello I am new to this forum. I am a CNA in NC. I am a male 29 years old and just starting my new career. I have a job as Psychiatric technician at the local hospital. My first day is July 2nd. I am getting nervous. I am not sure what to expect. I ha...