psychRNmom2

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1. How did you decide management?

   psychRNmom2 replied to Cehurstrn's topic in Management

   I didn't choose it as much as it chose me. I was working at the bedside for a while and feeling ready for a new challenge. My director approached me and recommended that I go into management. I was hesitant at first, but ended up being offered and ac...

2. Charge nurse is a low performer!

   psychRNmom2 replied to mfarmer88's topic in Management

   I would get HR involved. Give them all of the evidence and have them assist you on an exit strategy for moving her out-starting with a performance improvement plan with successive discipline when she is not meeting expectations.

3. just finished my BSN..... my story, if anyone is interested....

   psychRNmom2 replied to msa9179's topic in Western Governors

   Good for you! Your family must be so proud! Way to go!

4. Changing Attitudes of a Psych Nurse

   psychRNmom2 replied to wingding's topic in Psychiatric

   This is called countertransference. Something we need to be aware of especially in psych nursing. When you are experiencing this, I suggest to talk about it with your colleagues and ask for them to take over care for the patient. You will not be doin...

5. Why nurse mangement?

   psychRNmom2 replied to ERmama's topic in Management

   I love the challenge. I love that I can have an impact on patient care on a greater scale. It's incredibly rewarding to see an entire unit improve because of decisions I have made. I love developing nurses and helping them grow and develop. I love ho...

6. RN Supervisor salary

   psychRNmom2 replied to laurenjarrod's topic in Management

   I make $8,000 more a year after being promoted to supervisor from staff RN. It's worth it to me because I get weekends and holidays off. I still get the occasional call at home and have 24/7 responsibility for the unit.

7. MHA vs MSN

   psychRNmom2 replied to tech1000's topic in Management

   I chose the MSN route. If management gets too stressful and I want out, I can get a much less stressful teaching job. My goal isn't to be a president of a hospital though. I still want to have a life outside of my career. A typical senior management ...

8. Is an MSN worth the money?

   psychRNmom2 replied to Janinern84's topic in Educators

   There are programs that are very reasonably priced-like WGU-where I am pursuing my MSN in Leadership and Management. It's worth it if you are sick of bedside nursing, rotating shifts and working holidays and weekends. That is the tradeoff with teachi...

9. What more can I do?

   psychRNmom2 replied to tomjones200824's topic in Management

   I'm in my early 30s and in a management role. I have been an RN for 12 years and have been an active and engaged employee since day 1. I became a charge nurse and preceptor to new hires. I joined councils, work groups etc. That helped me network and ...

10. FWC2 HELPPP!!

    psychRNmom2 replied to RonnieMcDonald's topic in Western Governors

    I took that one cold and passed. If you are at the bedside currently or have been recently, you will do fine. It's all nursing judgement. Good luck!

11. FWC2 HELPPP!!

    psychRNmom2 replied to RonnieMcDonald's topic in Western Governors

    So happy to help!

12. FWC2 HELPPP!!

    psychRNmom2 replied to RonnieMcDonald's topic in Western Governors

    I don't know but soon I think. It's in my 2nd term and I was under the impression that it would convert by the time that started (Aug 1st). I heard that it has converted for others already. Are you on the Facebook group? If not, you should join. Lots...

13. FWC2 HELPPP!!

    psychRNmom2 replied to RonnieMcDonald's topic in Western Governors

    They are changing that class. I heard they were going to have the option of a OA or PA. You may want to wait. Talk to your CM. Mine advised me to wait on that class until the changes were made.

14. WGU - competency based means let go of perfectionism!

    psychRNmom2 replied to klone's topic in Western Governors

    Yup. Turned it 2 papers so far that I was SURE would be returned. Received 4s on all sections! I am constantly reminding myself to keep it basic!

15. how to handle difficult personalities

    psychRNmom2 replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Management

    I would document the conversations that you have had with them and follow the progression of discipline. When I coach people, I say to them "I am documenting that I coached you about this, if I have to talk to you again, it will progress to the next ...