RN2begin

RN2begin has 2 years experience and specializes in Psychiatric, Med Surg, Onco.

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1. Possible Relocation...LPN or RN

   RN2begin replied to startingout13's topic in New Hampshire

   There is no nursing shortage in NH right now. Depending on how much experience you have, expect to find slim pickings, if any.

2. i need support with my bad experience as a new nurse...

   RN2begin replied to angiefaye's topic in General Nursing

   I left my first job out of school d/t ratios of 9 - 12 :1...new nurse or not. In addition the work environment was caustic. My experience is that by and large most new nurses are thrown to the wolves. However, that being said, you don't have to take ...

3. Want to make my own scrubs...

   RN2begin posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   I really want some "cool" scrubs that don't consist of flowers and cartoons...I was hoping to find a pattern so that I can pick out some material that more closely reflects my personality but I cannot find a pattern to make scrubs anywhere...can any...

4. Is there a certification for psych RN's?

   RN2begin replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric

   At my facility you DO become a specialist RNC upon successful completion of the previously referenced exam. There is a "Nurse Specialist - RNC" assigned to each shift on each unit and they are essentially the bosses. Again, at my facility, RNC = at l...

5. Is there a certification for psych RN's?

   RN2begin replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric

   Yes and upon passing it you become a Psychiatric Nurse Specialist...which equals a great deal more respect at my facility...and lots more $$$ check out this link, it will give you all the info you need... http://www.nursecredentialing.org/NurseSpecia...

6. No scrubs allowed in psych?

   RN2begin replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Psychiatric

   So this leads to a dilemma...we spend alot of time educationg our patients that what they have IS a real illness, just as diabetes. They require medical care to get better and hence a "medical" staff works at the psychiatric hospital where I work...w...

7. Almost made 1st med error. Who's at fault?

   RN2begin replied to TangoLima's topic in New Nurse

   Definately an OMG learning experience. No matter who initially made the error (pharmacy sending up wrong med...) you will suffer the consequences if the error continues and harms the patient. The pharmacists at my facility are understaffed and BUSY.....

8. A year in and its not getting better!!!

   RN2begin replied to PiPhi2004's topic in New Nurse

   Don't forget...as a nurse you have an advantage in the job market, especially with a year under your belt. It might be worth it for you to see what else is out there. You HAVE to take care of yourself FIRST. Lack of sleep (while I know it is a RN sta...

9. 14 months and I should have never become a nurse

   RN2begin replied to crazdmomof4's topic in New Nurse

   Go easy on yourself. Who cares if your voice shakes when you call 911-you didn't drop the ball on providing the STAT care needed for the situation. In fact, I would be more concerned if your voice didn't shake...you are human! I personally think that...

10. Breaks for only RN on unit?

    RN2begin replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in Psychiatric

    I work at a state psychiatric hospital and we are docked 30 minutes whether we take it or not as well. 11 - 7 staffing is minimal, but our units are set up so that two are connected by a short hallway "sister units". We are allowed to report off to t...

11. Got slapped by pt. Staff splitting. Need feedback.

    RN2begin replied to wonderbee's topic in Psychiatric

    I must respectfully disagree with you. This patient obviously has axis II deficits that cannot be met by changing tx providers on a whim. In fact, it is the WORST thing you can do. She assaulted a nurse. She was not assaulted by a nurse. Unfortunatel...

12. Got slapped by pt. Staff splitting. Need feedback.

    RN2begin replied to wonderbee's topic in Psychiatric

    Absolutely. However, patient is most often found incompetent to stand trial and the charge is dropped. This does not mean that you shouldn't do it. Outside the hospital, similar assaults would not be tolerated, so if the goal is to discharge patient...

13. SNHMC is the WORST !!!

    RN2begin replied to missingunc's topic in New Hampshire

    I completely appreciate your frustration and disgust with the system. Just be prepared...RN school clinical rotations will test nearly every ethical bone in your body. I started to feel like I was going to nursing school on Mars because often I would...

14. disallusioned with nursing! psych new grad

    RN2begin replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the info...but peds is not my thing, psychiatric or not. 18 to 60 year olds are my range...however, the closer to sixty, the less chance for an arse kicking...I find myself being pulled closer to that pole....

15. Where Do They Go?

    RN2begin replied to handyrn's topic in Psychiatric

    They are discharged to a group home...go off their meds (because it is their choice)...become psychotic again...get kicked out of the group home...live on the streets until they do something that upsets a local citizen...re-admitted to the hospital/s...