DontDoThat

DontDoThat has 3 years experience and specializes in Psych.

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1. Cal State East Bay

   DontDoThat replied to HopefulNurse90's topic in California

   Last year the lowest GPA accepted was 3.8. Every year it depends on the pool of applicants. Hope that helps.

2. New Grad in Psych Nursing

   DontDoThat replied to barkandwag's topic in Psychiatric

   If you want to start in psych, you'll need to do your preceptorship in psych.

3. CSUEB clinicals

   DontDoThat replied to HopefulNurse90's topic in California

   I teach the psych rotation at Herrick. As far as I know, we've never had a student assaulted. However, it's always best to walk to your car with others.

4. Cal State East Bay, anyone?

   DontDoThat replied to want2banurse35's topic in California

   I hear they have an excellent clinical instructor for the Psych rotations! LOL

5. How much do psych techs make vs nurses?

   DontDoThat replied to regnurse1995's topic in Psychiatric

   Where I work, in the SF Bay Area at a union hospital, RN's make around $50 and LPT's $30.

6. Psychiatric-Mental Health Certification

   DontDoThat replied to Deb117's topic in Psychiatric

   I took it in October. Meds, learning theories, Family therapy theories, cognitive therapy. Pretty broad based exam. Reminded me of the N-Clex, tough questions but score to pass is not high.

7. Reentry Program for Nurses

   DontDoThat replied to stayathomern's topic in California

   Are there refresher programs in the SF Bay Area? I'm a Psych RN that would like to try something else in a few years.

8. Male Nursing Salaries

   DontDoThat replied to cvpmvp2's topic in Male Students

   It's true that you'd earn twice as much in California, but you'll also pay twice as much for your house, so it evens out in the end.

9. What kind of person???

   DontDoThat replied to bise75's topic in Psychiatric

   I call her Melissa!

10. Does size matter?

    DontDoThat replied to caffreak's topic in Psychiatric

    No, you just have to be meaner, like a Chihuahua! lol

11. Male Nursing Salaries

    DontDoThat replied to cvpmvp2's topic in Male Students

    Where I live starting wage is a little over $40/hr. There is no bonus for having a penis. lol But I'm still glad I have it.

12. Psych nursing certification exam

    DontDoThat replied to deemideem's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm planning to do this as well. Does anyone out there have this certification? Was it worth it? Where I work it only gives you a 2% increase in pay, so most don't bother. Do potential employers value it? Is it difficult to maintain?

13. Waiting for California NCLEX Results...

    DontDoThat replied to nursingirl2007's topic in General Nursing

    If you took it last tuesday, your license will show up either today or Saturday. Good Luck! Remember, you can take it again in 6 weeks if you didn't pass - not the end of the world.

14. What happens if a nurse is attacked?

    DontDoThat replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric

    [A way that our unit deals with it is that we always have a male staff member on each shift. I'm that male staff. Now I'm on modified duty because a patient slammed a cabinet on my foot, breaking my toe and causing serious trauma to my foot.

15. Anyone took pre-reqs at Diablo Valley College

    DontDoThat replied to shelley627's topic in California

    I would highly recommend taking both Anatomy and Physiology at Contra Costa in San Pablo. Campus isn't as nice as DVC, area a little rough, but Barnes is worth the effort. Science classes are in a section of the school that is separate from the main...