smirn80

smirn80 specializes in Psych, DOU.

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1. Psych patients in ED

   smirn80 posted a topic in Emergency

   Our hospital is in the process of starting psych RNs to work in the ED to care for psychiatric patients. This will not be a full psych ED, but ED expanding its services to alleviate the backflow of psychiatric patients waiting in the ED. I am hoping ...

2. Amount of RN experience prior to starting MSN program

   smirn80 replied to mt33133's topic in Post Graduate

   this is very subjective. Im now in my 3rd semester of my MSN program, and I started graduate studies within 4 months after getting licensed as an RN. I've heard that many programs have a minimum requirement before getting accepted. And I think that ...

3. First day on the Labor and Delivery unit

   smirn80 replied to Thedreamer's topic in Male Students

   i myself had a wonderful experience in L&D, and this is oneof the rotations that I really enjoyed.

4. New Grad RN: Two offers and I need HELP with what shift and psych unit to take?

   smirn80 replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

   child adolescent unit is a tough unit, n ive talked to ppl at my work n that seems to be the trend, they would not work in that environment nocs adult is a good way to start, but if days is available in adult, its even better

5. Long Beach City College Nursing Program

   smirn80 replied to S-Rank's topic in California

   im a grad, wat exactly do u want to know. they will own u for the next two years, n dont expect any less. Program is tough, but manageable, n also some teachers that take things personally, n cant stay professionally. nuff said, if u got other optio...

6. 2nd job as new grad?

   smirn80 replied to jdubrn's topic in New Nurse

   unless u feel like ur good to go, its tought to do a second job while still under orientation. Unless u do registry. Most second jobs require orientation, n as an orientee in ER

7. I am so stupid!!!!!!!

   smirn80 replied to edisonnurse's topic in New Nurse

   rely on the knowledge and skills that u picked up in nursing school. just try to relax, and ask Q's when u need to. Never assume that u know everything.

8. Med Error

   smirn80 replied to JRNEW's topic in New Nurse

   slow down n take a deep breath. 5 rights, n try not to multitask while doing meds, as they are common source for making these med errors.

9. Does your salary increase after passing boards?

   smirn80 replied to NurseEmily22's topic in New Nurse

   depends on the hospital,

10. Does anyone have anything positve to say about med-surg?

    smirn80 replied to newlvngrad's topic in New Nurse

    med surge is a busy place, n it will definitely tech u time management skills also, to brush up n develop ur skills

11. 7 weeks off orientation: First death. (Need support..)

    smirn80 replied to swedishnurse's topic in New Nurse

    its normal, but make sure that u dont take things personally, let things roll of ur back. Keep the experience in mind, but do not let this affect u negatively, n prevent u from doing nursing if thats really what u want to do

12. How dangerous is Psych nursing?

    smirn80 replied to Asklepios's topic in Psychiatric

    just being aware of ur surrounding is the key. always have an exit or way out i suppose

13. LPN student First day of psych rotation, HELP!

    smirn80 replied to vern234's topic in Psychiatric

    a pt during my rotation told me once, "this is not like a medical floor, u cant see improvement in pts in days. Its Long Term treatment. Nad he wsa right. DOnt feel like u can "Help" them right away. But know that the limits and structure u provide t...

14. Has anyone had the experience of knowing a patient on their unit?

    smirn80 replied to njmonsterboi80's topic in Psychiatric

    not yet. But if i did, i would tell my supervisor that i cant work in that unit for conflict of interest.

15. Am I selling myself short???

    smirn80 replied to edisonnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    im kinda da same, fresh of nursing school, tried DOU, but i did my preceptorship in a psych unit. I applied to do per diem in the psych unit i did my preceptorship, n they offerred me a FT position. I havent looked back since. I love being psychiatr...