jenmesh

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1. Dealing with children with behavioral problems.

   jenmesh replied to jenmesh's topic in Psychiatric

   The problem with the hospital is that since the program is not really that consistent, they put people in the unit, and once they see how bad the kids can get, they don't want to be in that unit anymore, so they try to put in a new one and the cycle ...

2. Dealing with children with behavioral problems.

   jenmesh posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hi guys, I have been working as a psychiatric nurse for the past couple of months, and I have to say it is a different experience. It's been good overall, with bad days being really bad, and good days being really good. LOL. I work in a psychiatric ...

3. How can I start with Oncology Nursing?

   jenmesh posted a topic in Oncology

   Hi guys, I would just like some advice. I am currently working as a nurse in a psychiatric facility, and though it's been good, my heart truly lies in Oncology nursing, more on a personal level because it has hit my family on so many levels.. and I w...

4. Z track for IM injections?

   jenmesh replied to gnursjr2's topic in Psychiatric

   I recently just started in a psych hospital, and for the first time, gave IM injections to an out of control patient. I didn't use the Z-track method, and as I retracted the needle, the medicine literally squirted out of the patient's skin. Lesson le...

5. About to start in a Psych Hospital..

   jenmesh replied to jenmesh's topic in Psychiatric

   Hi everyone! I started last week, and it's definitely an experience. Although I believe that there's not much orientation time (2 weeks, including the floors), I had fun. I had Handle With Care, and have been in the adolescent unit for 2 days. They s...

6. About to start in a Psych Hospital..

   jenmesh replied to jenmesh's topic in Psychiatric

   I'll find out more about the facility when I have my orientation, hopefully everything will turn out fine. I can't wait, and I'm so excited! :)

7. About to start in a Psych Hospital..

   jenmesh replied to jenmesh's topic in Psychiatric

   Thank you! Are you gonna go back to Psych nursing soon?

8. About to start in a Psych Hospital..

   jenmesh replied to jenmesh's topic in Psychiatric

   Thanks sapphire18. That's great advice! I already know that I will have a rough first few weeks (or even months) just like in any job, but I think I'll have a great time. The scared feeling, I guess is from not knowing what they will do. I mean, you ...

9. About to start in a Psych Hospital..

   jenmesh posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hi everyone! I've been a graduate of Nursing since 09, but just recently licensed. I am going to start my first job here in the US in a private psych hospital. Best to say that I am very excited, although on the other hand, and same amount of emotion...

10. Questions regarding RN Residency

    jenmesh replied to jenmesh's topic in Job Hunt

    Now that I think about it, I doubt I'll get in. I've been a grad since 09, but no paid RN job as of yet. However, I've been offered already a full time job, so if I take that, then I won't be able to take the residency programs. It would've been good...

11. Questions regarding RN Residency

    jenmesh replied to jenmesh's topic in Job Hunt

    There are a lot of residencies available here in SoCal. Just google "RN Residencies in South California" or "Versant RN program", and something should come out. There will be a lot of residencies this coming summer, and applications should be accepte...

12. How did you start in Dialysis?

    jenmesh replied to jenmesh's topic in Urology

    Well, I had training in the Philippines. That was 2 years ago. "Training" meant I had to pay $200 (which was a lot of money in that country), for 3 months of training. "Training" there meant I worked as a regular nurse, and the staff were super eager...

13. How did you start in Dialysis?

    jenmesh posted a topic in Urology

    I am extremely interested in Dialysis, although I guess you can consider me as a new grad. However, I've had 3 months hands-on extensive training in hemodialysis that I thoroughly enjoyed.. I've tried applying for DaVita and Fresenius, as they are 2 ...

14. I need your opinion...

    jenmesh replied to jenmesh's topic in Job Hunt

    Thanks guys! My instinct kinda tells me to go ahead and take it, because I'd never know unless I try. Plus, it's something out of the ordinary. I already know I'd have my down days in this area because I'd find it difficult, and I have not much exper...

15. I need your opinion...

    jenmesh posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hi guys, I know I'm very lucky to be offered a full time job. This is going to be my first real RN job, and I'm quite excited about it! Anyway, Del Amo Hospital called earlier and offered me a full time job. The catch is, it's a psychiatric hospital....