nancynjnurse

nancynjnurse has 22 years experience and specializes in nicu/m/s/addictions/beh.health.

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1. ACT team and safety

   nancynjnurse replied to cowgirl42's topic in Psychiatric

   i work as one of the nurses on a PACT team. Of course you have to use common sense and watch your back . we always pair up on an initial outreach and if there are any safety concerns. i've gone to some areas in 'the hood' where a lot of gang membe...

2. PACT TEAM RN- any info

   nancynjnurse replied to nancynjnurse's topic in Psychiatric

   i started sept 2nd and it is unlike any nursing position i've previously had and i am loving it ....the people i work with make me want to do the best job possible because they do and the persons served are both a challenge :angryfire and a delight.

3. RN Follow Up Visit

   nancynjnurse replied to rosstat2's topic in Home Health

   lol, don't you just love oasis?

4. New Grad & No one will hire me

   nancynjnurse replied to cmh25's topic in New Jersey

   are you near atlantic city? i've been told that all the spots at atlanticare are being filled by new grads...even er. saving money or saving lives?

5. Ancora State Psychiatric Hospital, NJ

   nancynjnurse replied to nancynjnurse's topic in Psychiatric

   how so??? what type of pts are on this unit? tell us more please.

6. Ancora State Psychiatric Hospital, NJ

   nancynjnurse replied to nancynjnurse's topic in Psychiatric

   is there any way to private message on this forum? or you can send me your email address but not sure you'd want to post it. n.

7. County level nursing...

   nancynjnurse replied to RN Randy's topic in Correctional

   i was hired at a county jail as RN charge nurse. the jail capacity was 1200 but the census was 2000. the LPN's did the med passes and when i observed the med carts i saw bowls filled with assorted pills. i questioned what this was and was told "oh...

8. Ancora State Psychiatric Hospital, NJ

   nancynjnurse replied to nancynjnurse's topic in Psychiatric

   sorry - i don't know much other than its a lot smaller than ancora. i worked thru agency at new lisbon (state - developmental disabilities, PRETTY DEPRESSING WHEN U CAN'T TELL the staff from the patients!) and nj juvenile justice system which i l...

9. Ancora State Psychiatric Hospital, NJ

   nancynjnurse replied to nancynjnurse's topic in Psychiatric

   i had my physical yesterday & the doc told me they are very short staffed on the weekends (i'm hired for w/e & 1 w/d program) and he's seen nurses who have been injured on the job by pts. i know its a rough place and have worked in other stat...

10. Ancora State Psychiatric Hospital, NJ

    nancynjnurse posted a topic in Psychiatric

    i've accepted a position as a charge nurse here. i'm interested in any info or feedback re: staff, patients, conditions etc. thanks!!

11. Peroxide usage

    nancynjnurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    this is a fact!

12. What didn't they teach you?

    nancynjnurse replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    as a diploma grad we had an advantage over the college grads...thats why it was called B***S***in Nursing

13. Considering RN position on PACT team

    nancynjnurse replied to nancynjnurse's topic in General Nursing

    your question is not ignorant! pact stands for program of assertive community treatment. for more info go to namimass.org.pact/pact.htm

14. PACT TEAM RN- any info

    nancynjnurse posted a topic in Psychiatric

    i'm considering a position as a rn on a pact team and would love to hear from anyone with this type of experience or general info.... thanks!

15. PACT team - considering position

    nancynjnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    to anyone who has been involved with a pact team - i'd really appreciate any feedback, comments experiences you can share.