Ancora State Psychiatric Hospital, NJ

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i've accepted a position as a charge nurse here. i'm interested in any info or feedback re: staff, patients, conditions etc. thanks!!

Hi, Iam.

I'm not really a good source of info about Ancora because I only did a three-shift clinical rotation there (Cedar D is a men-only ward). The only real rumor I've ever heard is that it's a good idea to befriend the support staff. I forget what they're called. Mental health techs, maybe? I remember getting the feeling that they sort of run the show there. Shoot me a PM if you want to hear more about what I heard, but keep in mind that I only spent a total of about 36 hours on site there.

Barely ever even saw a nurse, though, so not sure what you'd have to worry about. It seems like a pretty decent gig with a nice paycheck. I'm thinking about applying for one of their externships for student nurses.

Good luck to you, and congratulations on your NEW NURSE status!

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How do I sent a pm? I would love to talk off the boards.. just tell me what I need to do. Thanks!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health.
How do I sent a pm? I would love to talk off the boards.. just tell me what I need to do. Thanks!

Go to the bar above the posts to the pull down menu "MyAccount", then click the "Private Messages". It will take you there.

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So I tried to pm others from here but it isn't letting me do it. I think I have to upgrade my membership to do that.

Anyone out there who currently works at Ancora?

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health.

The other thing that may be holding you up on making a PM...is that you are new and need at least 15 posts before the PM function will work for you.

Welcome to allnurses.

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Well that stinks.... I am actually a long time member but I couldn't get my old password/log on to work so I created a new account. I have been on the boards for about 3 or 4 years. Guess I will have to post away then to get to that 15. Thank you for helping me with it though, I am one of the computerly challenged folk in the world *grin*

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I worked ancora 11-7. Dangerous,dirty,NO support from co-workers. From my experience terrible terrible place to work. Try a county bhs hospital. Same pay and benefits cleaner and more contact.

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I worked ancora 11-7. Dangerous,dirty,NO support from co-workers. From my experience terrible terrible place to work. Try a county bhs hospital. Same pay and benefits cleaner and more contact.

I would think It'd be difficult for you to comment on what a nurse does since it seems from your previous posts that your not a nurse. What job did you do there?

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