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1. Why the high turnover in behavioral health?

   smiletoday replied to northmississippi's topic in Psychiatric

   I came to psych almost two years ago. I love it. I previously worked in post partum, float pool, critical float pool, medical flyer, ICU and the ED. In all of these departments, many of my patients had mental health conditions. Especially the ED ...

2. Hospital Insanity and Why I Want to Quit

   smiletoday replied to hemwolf's topic in General Nursing

   You described the last job that I had in the ED. The stress working in such in environment will take a toll on you. I made the decision a year ago to leave. A lot of people could not believe I gave up an opportunity to be an ED nurse. Yup. My san...

3. mental health nurses who are mothers of adult children with schizophrenia

   smiletoday replied to debiklages's topic in Psychiatric

   I just happen to be on allnurses.com today. But yes, I am a psych nurse and my son has bipolar. It is one of the things that got me interested in psych. I love my job.

4. Support for ADN's required to secure their BSN lacking

   smiletoday replied to dzadzey's topic in ADN/BSN

   I believe that people are missing the point. The facilities are asking people to return to school and pay a fee to continue to work the job that they are currently working. 1. Are they saying that we are not good enough to do the job that we are d...

5. WHY do I need a BSN?

   smiletoday replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in ADN/BSN

   In the beginning, I did not know what I wanted to do.i copleted the legal secretary program at the community colloge. I remember thinking about the medical secretary prog. But didn't know much about medicine. I took about 20 credits in business. Jus...

6. WGU RN to BSN. Starting 4/1/13 Anyone?

   smiletoday replied to Karin RN's topic in Western Governors

   I am starting 4/1/2013. I am ready to roll.

7. i cant insert an iv catheter successfully :C help

   smiletoday replied to justbecamearn's topic in New Nurse

   It does take practice. Start with the smaller ones. The hands are the easist. Then move to the larger needles and other areas. The more you practice. The more IV's you will get in. It is a techniques that you feel. It will soon become second n...

8. Second career, nontraditional background NURSES w/UNIQUE HISTORIES!-help our quiz

   smiletoday replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in General Nursing

   how long have you been a nurse? 5 years. 2years as a LPN and 3 years as an RN. Age?40 gender?F What was your previous career? Licensed Home Daycare Provider Did you receive a college degree in that specialty? No How long did you work in your previous...

9. To all the mothers: Day Care Advice (long)

   smiletoday replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Nursing

   Set up an appointment during the time that the provider is providing care for the other children. Ask alot of questions. Do not feel that a question can be too personal. For your daycare provider will become part of your family. Assess, yes, asse...

10. Home Remedies - Share Yours

    smiletoday replied to cooliegirl's topic in General Nursing

    For constipation. Mix 50% prune juice and 50% milk of mag. Within 15 min to 2 hours. Your system is clean.

11. Is it worth going to school to be an LPN?

    smiletoday replied to Shawn7997's topic in General Nursing

    In 2003 I decided on becoming a nurse. I went to look at several schools and found out that there was a long waiting list. I could of taken two years of generals then waited to see if I was accepted. Instead I begun my nursing career as a LPN. Th...

12. Anyone work at Regions Hospital

    smiletoday posted a topic in Minnesota

    Does anyone work at Regions Hospital. I live in St. Paul and would love to work there. Do you have any idea if they will be hiring when they complete their new units. If so do you have any idea when this will happen. I am an experienced nurse. T...

13. A few observations about the nurses I work with from a new CNA...

    smiletoday replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    To the original poster. It does not seem as if you are willing to listen to what the nurses are telling you. Even the nurses who worked as a CNA in the beginning of their career. Are you burnt out on your job? No longer enjoy the job you do? Just...

14. Who's hiring

    smiletoday posted a topic in General Nursing

    What states are hiring and what states are laying off. My state just had a big round of layoff's at a majority of hospitals. There is a current hiring freeze at the hospitals. Darling Husband lost his job this summer. If I lose my job (New grad 0...

15. well they closed down a floor of the hospital

    smiletoday replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    The holidays is one reason the census are low. However, the economy may cause the effect to become bigger. Current article posted today could of been written by the hospital that I work at. I am a new nurse, just over one year and I am scared. I ...