Cambridge Health Alliance Psych

[slove2718]

Hi everyone! I've recently applied to CHA for their new grad program, and have indicated to them that I am interested in psych. Psych has always been a passion of mine, and though I admit I have had some (not uncommon it seems) feelings of loss regarding my medical skills, future marketability, etc. I know it is where I'm meant to be. I'm wondering if anyone has experience with CHA and would be able to provide insight into pt population, most common diagoses seen, how safe they felt, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks ? 

[ErinDel, ASN, BSN, RN]

Hi I have heard of CHA, I was looking at their job openings yhe other day. They have an adult unit an Adolescent unit and a child unit. They also have units at their Cambridge hospital site and also at their Somerville Center which I heard is opening up more beds and they will need more staff there. I have been a nurse for 7 years and 4 of those years I have been working in Psych. Just make sure that psych is really what you want because sometimes it is hard once you start in Psych it is hard to venture out into other areas I am now finding out.

I do not know anything personal about that hospital and I do not know anything about their pay but since it is close to Boston I am going to guess that it is a decent hourly wage.

Good luck with your job search as a new grad!