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1. Earlier post not answered.....

   mag48293 replied to mag48293's topic in North Carolina

   Well I've ben on assignemnt since Sept 8th. I realy like this hospital and the area too....very calm and laid back...:-) Just spent three months in central New Jersey......makes the traffic here seem soooo calm and considerate! My contract has alread...

2. Cherry Hospital, Goldsboro

   mag48293 replied to mag48293's topic in North Carolina

   and I'm thrilled! I just have a heck of a time getting myself to 'normal' in the marning....have to drink lots of coffee! BTW....my contract was renewed, so I'll be here until atleast Mid March! See ya' around the Hospital, Mary Jo.

3. Cherry Hospital, Goldsboro

   mag48293 replied to mag48293's topic in North Carolina

   Hi MaryJo, Yep, it's Marilyn. You and I met way back during my frst assignment at cherry last spring. I've heard that contracts are not being 'automatically' renewed, as they were in the past. But have also heard, from some people up the ladder that ...

4. Earlier post not answered.....

   mag48293 replied to mag48293's topic in North Carolina

   They ARE hiring....I start a contract next week. I'm concerned that they are trying to phase out travelers by not renewing contracts. Just wanted opinion on whether that area of NC has an abundance of nurses, or if they plan to work short staffed. I ...

5. pay rates

   mag48293 replied to Mol's topic in Arizona

   I'm thinking about a move to Arizona. Have a BSN, ANCC Certification in Psych/Mental Health, and over 14 yrs in patient experience.....all ages. Would you please tell me what hospital is offering 27-32 for Psych Nurses?? Thanks..:-)

6. Earlier post not answered.....

   mag48293 posted a topic in North Carolina

   I'm actually a travel nurse and have spent time at Cherry Hosptal in Goldsboro, NC. I found it a very friendly place and considered returning. However, I've heard that they are beginning to phase out travelers, as they did at Dorthea Dix. I just wond...

7. Cherry Hospital, Goldsboro

   mag48293 posted a topic in North Carolina

   I just heard that the new policy at Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro, NC, is....phasing out of all travelers and agency nurses! Does anyone who is familiar with this hospital believe this is possible?

8. Staff splitting - Help!

   mag48293 replied to RedWhiteBlue's topic in Psychiatric

   Let me also direct you to the thread lower on the Psych Nusring forum entitled "I'm in trouble B/C of borderline" Some very good insight and 'clues' there!

9. Staff splitting - Help!

   mag48293 replied to RedWhiteBlue's topic in Psychiatric

   I didn't mean to offend you in any way, it's just a very real part of Psych Nursing. I'm sure your patients percieve you as kind and caring. The problem is that the patient must also percieve you as 'matter of fact', 'not easily manipulated', and so...

10. Staff splitting - Help!

    mag48293 replied to RedWhiteBlue's topic in Psychiatric

    I've been in Psych Nursing a long time. BPD is the toughest type of pt for staff. I do think that as you gain experience and have more time dealing with BPD, the 'answer' will jump out at you as soon as it arises! Consistency is very important in the...

11. 3 - 11 shift

    mag48293 replied to Jolly's topic in Psychiatric

    I've always worked 3-11 shift in Psych and dual diagnosis. It's the shift that has the most patient contact, that's why I like it. You really have an opportunity to interact with the patients and sometimes, 'make a difference'! I've also found that a...

12. Don't ya just hate it....

    mag48293 replied to 2ner's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm sure the post "Psychiatric nurses are manipulated by experts" refers to the patient's in Psych units being able to 'see' a newbie and run their games with them. There is a great deal of manipulation that goes on with psych patients. Many have bee...