Psyched Out RN

Psyched Out RN specializes in Psychiatric-Mental Health.

Latest Activity

1. Psych Nursing jobs as a new graduate

   Psyched Out RN replied to LolaBunnie's topic in Psychiatric

   Yep! Just got hired as a new grad in an acute psychiatric hospital. There are only 2 weeks of orientation, so we will see how that goes... but I'm lovin' it so far!

2. Psych nurse pay?

   Psyched Out RN replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Psychiatric

   I just got hired at a psychiatric hospital as a new grad nurse in TN, getting paid $29/hr including the $4 shift differential for nights.

3. Tennessee Oncology

   Psyched Out RN posted a topic in Tennessee

   Hi! I'm curious if there are any current or former TN Oncology nurses out there... I submitted my resume for consideration of a staff nurse position there, and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me more about the nursing responsibilities here, as well...

4. Giving Report

   Psyched Out RN posted a topic in MICU

   Hi all, I'm a senior nursing student precepting in SICU. I want to start getting comfortable w/giving report to other nurses and MDs because I am nervous about leaving out important information and/or sounding like I don't know what I'm talking ...

5. New Grad (soon-to-be) Interested in Working in NICU

   Psyched Out RN posted a topic in NICU

   Hello! :) I am a soon-to-be new graduate of a bachelor's degree program (3 more months -- yay!), and I'm interested in beginning a career as a NICU nurse. I really haven't had any experience in the NICU, although I've been through an OB/postpartum r...

6. SCHIZOPHRENIC question

   Psyched Out RN replied to caringkay RN's topic in NCLEX

   Yes, all the answers are statements we could expect from someone w/schizophrenia, but the point of the question is to pick the answer that you would be most concerned about investigating further for the possibility of risk/danger to the patient. Doe...

7. SCHIZOPHRENIC question

   Psyched Out RN replied to caringkay RN's topic in NCLEX

   My guess is 4 because I'd want to know what the voices are telling the patient to do (could be a situation where pt. is a danger to him/herself or others). What is the answer and why are you confused?

8. MICU vs. SICU/STICU

   Psyched Out RN posted a topic in MICU

   What are the differences between nursing in the MICU vs. SICU/STICU? In your opinion, is there one that is better than the other? If so, why?

9. Precepting In SICU

   Psyched Out RN replied to Psyched Out RN's topic in MICU

   I think I will go and look for that book! Thanks for the helpful info!

10. Precepting In SICU

    Psyched Out RN replied to Psyched Out RN's topic in MICU

    I'll be precepting at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL. Several of my fellow students will be at Brookwood in Birmingham as well!

11. Precepting In SICU

    Psyched Out RN replied to Psyched Out RN's topic in MICU

    Thanks for the wonderful info! I hope I have a great experience. If you don't mind my asking, what hospital did you precept at? I see you are in AL, and I will be precepting there as well!

12. Precepting In SICU

    Psyched Out RN posted a topic in MICU

    Hi all! I am a senior nursing student, about to begin my preceptorship in an SICU. I chose the unit because I felt like it would be the most challenging of units, that I would learn valuable information for my career as a nurse, although I'm not s...