Deb117

Deb117 has 15 years experience and specializes in Med-surg., Psychiatric.

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1. Any South Carolina psych nurses?

   Deb117 posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Relocating to Greenville area soon (IF I can find a job), and am wondering what things are like for psych nurses (as far as facilities, job openings, etc.). If anyone has any info, I sure would appreciate it! Thank you!

2. Psych Nursing?

   Deb117 replied to Deb117's topic in Georgia

   I don't think nurses will EVER have much trouble finding jobs... at least not anytime soon. I know now is not the best time to find a job, even in nursing, but if you're willing to be a little flexible (and especially if you're willing to relocate)...

3. Psych Nursing?

   Deb117 replied to Deb117's topic in Georgia

   Great - thanks so much!!!!

4. Psych Nursing?

   Deb117 replied to Deb117's topic in Georgia

   Hey, Christine - That's awesome - lots of info! Yeh, I'm in sorta the same boat.... about my house. Need to sell, but won't bring as much as I put into it, so thinking about renting it out for a few years until the market's better. Right now I'm ...

5. Psych Nursing?

   Deb117 replied to Deb117's topic in Georgia

   Thanks Christine! I'll definitely miss the beaches, but there isn't much of a job market here (unless you're a nurse - ha), and it will be nice having more choices! Where in Atlanta area do you live? I'd like a nice, safe area, that isn't too expe...

6. Psych Nursing?

   Deb117 replied to Deb117's topic in Georgia

   Thanks Finally2008 for the Ridgeview suggestion - will look into that one, also! :) I'm really not sure where I'll be living... My sister lives in Alpharetta, but it seems a little expensive! Although I guess I don't have much to compare it to sinc...

7. Psych Nursing?

   Deb117 replied to Deb117's topic in Georgia

   It's pretty easy to transfer license to another state - I just got my GA license this week. It took about 6 weeks to get it. You have to fill out an application, show proof of working as an RN, but it's not too complicated. Every state is differen...

8. Psych Nursing?

   Deb117 replied to Deb117's topic in Georgia

   Thank you so much for that info - I have seen the name and will check Peachford out! Good luck with your pursuit of nursing, also! Deb

9. Psych Nursing?

   Deb117 posted a topic in Georgia

   Hi - will be relocating to the Atlanta area soon. Is anyone in the mental health field? Looking for good psych facilities/hospitals in the Atlanta area - any info would be appreciated!!!

10. Psychiatric-Mental Health Certification

    Deb117 replied to Deb117's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks so much, Whispera - that helps tremendously!!!

11. Psychiatric-Mental Health Certification

    Deb117 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello! I am currently studying to take the certification exam for psychiatric-mental health nurse through the ANCC. Has anyone taken this test? Was it horribly difficult? Was there alot of focus on meds, theory/learning stages? I am studying the...

12. Thinking of L&D

    Deb117 replied to Deb117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I really appreciate the info and encouragement... I need all I can get!

13. Thinking of L&D

    Deb117 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi. I have been a nurse for 10 years. I originally wanted to work in either L&D or NICU, and just because nothing was available for new grads, I ended up in med/surg, then OR for a short stent, and now I've been in psych nursing for 3 years. I...