HeadGames

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1. Nurses Week Gifts

   HeadGames replied to Tagtg2006's topic in General Nursing

   I've noticed that over the last several years, the gifts and celebrations are getting much smaller. Last year, in fact, all we received was a nice "Thank you" note from our administrator. Five years ago, we had a large reception that went on from ear...

2. Psych Nurse right out of school?

   HeadGames replied to Rivs's topic in Psychiatric

   As a staff development coordinator in a pretty large (270 bed) psychiatric hospital, I would have to say I'm on the fence here. A couple years ago, I would have said unwaveringly that I would want you to have at least one year of med/surg experience ...

3. Psychiatric RN Certification?

   HeadGames replied to johana's topic in Psychiatric

   Hi. At our institution, we have negotiated for seminar and educational reimbursement, which covers some or all of the fees related to ANCC's initial and re-certification. Additionally, my employer pays a yearly "Certification Bonus" for the 'C'. :rol...

4. Your Worst Mistake

   HeadGames replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

   "...my schiz patient..." Really? Please rethink your labeling of patients. It is really demeaning :stone.