illcleff

illcleff

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About illcleff

My name is Martha. Currently living in Rhode Island and working as a Psych nurse in the emergency Room. I love my job!!! My dream is to be PMHNP and I am currently working on it.

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  1. Entry level PMHNP jobs

    I wanted to ask how others are making out finding jobs as entry level PMHNPs. Can anyone recommend any websites or resources used? I have been using Google and most of the jobs I am finding require some experience. Is anyone going through recruiters...
  2. PMHNP exam

    @ barnstormin', BSN, RN and ICURN7 thanks. Its such a great and relaxing feeling. Good luck
  3. PMHNP exam

    So I took and passed the PMHNP ANCC certification examination earlier today. How I prepared -I used the Fitzgerald workbook with the CDs that I purchased from Amazon. I listened to this 2 times - used the ANCC course manual which I also bought o...
  4. PMHNP Exam - ANCC

    Steve I feel the same way. Been studying since I graduated in June. Have done Fitzgerald and used the ANCC book. I also bought the practice tests from the ANCC website. There's something about this test that scares me. Some days I feel like I'm re...
  5. PMHNP Exam

    @gilsam PMHNP-BC. Thanks a lot. I'm very nervous about the exam. Have used the ANCC book alongside questions. I have made index cards and going over main concepts. Sometimes I feel as though I am over studying as I have heard most questions are crit...
  6. ANCC PMHNP Board Exam

    Thanks for sharing. I'm taking mine in a few weeks.
  7. Time off after NP school?

    Time off is a much needed reward for all the hard work. I graduate in June 2015 and I have already started counting down. Especially for some of us who haven't had a break from school since undergrad. WE ALL DESERVE A BREAK. WHY NOT TRAVEL.
  8. Drexel PMHNP 2014

    Good luck guys, it sure is a very exciting feeling. I am currently in my final year at Drexel University (FPMHNP). It has been a great journey so far. I wish you all the best. Let me know if you guys have any questions. All the best. God bless.
  9. 3/6 months... quitting the job...

    Girl have you thought about going back to school for your masters. Bedside nursing is not for everyone. That why I like nursing because there are different options to choose from. For instance after I graduated, I worked on a busy med surg unit for...
  10. Pay cut

    I want some input on this please. I took this job in January that paid very well. Today, I got a call from HR saying they made a mistake with my pay rate and needed to drop it. I'm talking almost $10.00 difference. My question is that can this be ...
  11. I passed the NCLEX 01/2014

    Congrats!!!!! What a great feeling. Welcome to the world of nursing.
  12. New grad psych nurse... need some advice

    Med surg is not meant for everyone. Psych nursing comes with its own set of skills. You are still doing the basics of nursing : assessments, planning and implementation of treatments.. I on the other hand work in a very busy psychiatric ER where I so...
  13. psych nursing and lunches

    Everyone is entitled to their 30-45 minute break so make use if it. It's better if u leave the area, sit , relax, eat it even have a personal time. Our job is very stressful and I know sometimes you just can't take a break but the bottom line is whe...
  14. Advanced patho and pharmacology

    Thanks for the support. I made it through the quarter with an A and A+. It wasn't bad at all. Hard work and determination can get u a long way ??
  15. How is your staffing ratio

    I guess the psychiatric floor are different but I currently work in a psychiatric ER with a ratio of 1:6. But we have a Tech, a psychiatric attending and about 4-5 security officers on duty. It can get pretty busy especially when there are very sic...