I got the transfer!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Neuro, ICU, travel RN, Psych.

I applied for a transfer from the low acuity ICU to the Behavioral Health department. I interviewed yesterday, and got the job!! It's a float pool position, so I will go between the different units in the department, as well as the psych ER. I get the same pay and benefits I already have, but will do charge nurse sometimes. I get 10-12 weeks of orientation, which includes classroom and preceptorship.

I've wanted to this for a long time, but was nervous to make the switch. But I finally realized I just don't enjoy regular medical nursing anymore. I think I will really like this new job. So excited:)

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So glad you get to relax so to speak, because you are going to enjoy learning your new gig!!!

:cheers:

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Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology.

Congrats. Good luck on this new adventure!

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Specializes in PP, Pediatrics, Home Health.

Congratulations that is so awesome!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Neuro, ICU, travel RN, Psych.
So glad you get to relax so to speak, because you are going to enjoy learning your new gig!!!

:cheers:

Thats kind of what I'm hoping for. No more dreading going to work, because I don't like it there!

Thanks everybody!

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Specializes in Hospice / Psych / RNAC.

We are a very special breed us psych nurses; it's not for everyone. Congratulations and FTR bone up on your non-verbal communication. Many times it's not what they verbally say.

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yay! Congrats on the switch :)

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Neuro, ICU, travel RN, Psych.
We are a very special breed us psych nurses; it's not for everyone. Congratulations and FTR bone up on your non-verbal communication. Many times it's not what they verbally say.

Thank you, I'll keep that in mind. I had the opprotunity to observe for 3 nights, when I worked as a super user for the computer med charting. I also floated a couple times on a travel contract, taking care of a couple geri psych patients. So it's not totally blind atleast. In nursing school, my instructor recommended I make behavioral health my specialty, she said I was a natural. So we shall see. I am very excited about it.

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Congratulations! I've always been a Psych Nurse-----and I am happy with that.

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