xenogenetic

xenogenetic

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Nursing

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  1. from the VA to private sector ED

    xenogenetic replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Nursing Career

    I understand what you're saying. Funny how this twenties age thing works because I am 38 and I placed happiness above all else when I was in my 20s too...then I got older and suddenly benefits make me...

  2. from the VA to private sector ED

    xenogenetic replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Nursing Career

    See if you can stay with the VA part-time, just the minimum # of hours to be eligible for benefits and then work elsewhere in private sector or per diem. Some state jobs (not sure about federal) allow...

  3. Changing occupations

    xenogenetic replied to StevieNae's topic in Nursing Career

    Keep your LPN license active. Never narrow your options because if worse case scenario comes then u could always go back to working as LPN. Pursue your RN unless you find another line of work that...

  4. Home based RN business

    xenogenetic replied to DavinaRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Just do some research on the entity that you choose to do business in. Sometimes incorporating or forming an LLC might have some potential drawbacks. For example, did you know that if you form a...

  5. Resume from a real estate agent, bad idea?

    xenogenetic replied to marlonRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have my real estate license and have my own brokerage, part-time, on the side mainly so that it helps me in acquiring more property into my rental property business. I NEVER, EVER include the fact...

  6. 10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    xenogenetic replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "So what you are trying to tell me, Shirley, is that you think you've come down with

  7. 10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    xenogenetic replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "You know Shirley, in my 20 years as a supervisor I've heard a lot of lame excuses as reasons to go home early. But going room to room and emptying all the sputum containers on yourself to get the...

  8. 10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    xenogenetic replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "The problem we have around here, Shirley, is too many negative nurses. Look at it this way, at least you didn't get any in your

  9. 10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    xenogenetic replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "No, I'm sorry Shirley, I can't let you go home early. JCAHO is coming next week and we need everyone on hand to get ready for their visit. I really appreciate you putting the hospital first and...

  10. Can't find a job ANYWHERE

    xenogenetic replied to MattiesMama's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Be sure to favorite and monitor the State of Connecticut jobs board. I know that their Dept of Developmental Services (formerly known as the Department of Mental Retardation) division always has a ton...

  11. What does it take to be a good psych nurse?

    xenogenetic replied to paulschwinn's topic in Psychiatric

    I would say the traits below (...probably among many others) are important: 1. Thick Skinned - it helps if you're not easily offended. You'll get swore at, get accused of raping people, spit at,...

  12. Who is accepted at GWCC for fall 2012 or spring 2013?

    xenogenetic replied to lpmottster's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Neverknow, I'm in Goodwin College right now. All the LPN to RN bridge program students throughout the state of CT are all in the same Charter Oak online 3 credit class (NUR 190). After completing NUR...

  13. Who is accepted at GWCC for fall 2012 or spring 2013?

    xenogenetic replied to lpmottster's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I just completed the LPN to RN bridge program (NUR 190 + 195) on Friday and want to give you a heads up and warning on them. The 3 credit online course via Charter Oak College (NUR 190) is pretty...

  14. Are there any psych LPN's?

    xenogenetic replied to sakiohma's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm a psych LPN and work for my state psychiatric hospital. Absolutely go for it! State psych hospitals (especially chidren's psych) in my area are always clamoring for LPNs. If you can get into the...

  15. Should I become a nurse for the money??

    xenogenetic replied to Wot chick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Investing in real estate rental properties is a great way to make incredible money. You can invest in real estate passively, part-time, while working full time at a job in another field that will give...

  16. Just got a DUI. Need info/help.

    xenogenetic replied to somepartsam's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Definitely hire a lawyer immediately! Your lawyer will probably tell you to very carefully read the employment agreement that you have with your employer and determine whether they require you to...

  17. Looking for advice/suggestions

    xenogenetic replied to number41's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    It's going to be hard to get a position that offers you "relevant nursing experience" at this stage of your nursing education. Most employers know that once you're done with your nursing education...

  18. Goodwin College Point System

    xenogenetic replied to Ajajade's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I am absolutely shocked that they threw out both the verbal and math component of the NLN entrance exam! I guess they want to focus on admitting those that retain the most medical related info. Quite...

  19. Goodwin College Point System

    xenogenetic replied to Ajajade's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    My impression was that it was "an addition" of A&P onto the exam and not simply all A&P. Having it be all A&P does not make sense because that would be implying that they don't care if you...

  20. PMHNP job outlook

    xenogenetic replied to Btrfly21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Whenever you want to get a good idea of what a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner makes, simply go onto www.indeed.com and plug in your target geographic area to check out salaries. I think you'll find...

  21. Goodwin College Point System

    xenogenetic replied to Ajajade's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I remember studying about 20-24 hours for the exam. Of coorifice, the NLN that you are going to take is much different from the one I took less than a year ago. My exam had physics questions on there...

  22. What nursing field do you think is easiest and hardest?

    xenogenetic replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    Have you ever tried baby

  23. Psych Nursing Opportunities

    xenogenetic replied to gptrn's topic in Psychiatric

    Stella, Usually most larger and medium sized hospitals have psych wards. Alot of these hospitals also are starting to staff their emergency rooms with psych specialty nurses/doctors so be sure to...

  24. LPN license eligible?

    xenogenetic replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, Connecticut, you're allowed to either be licensed as either an LPN or RN, but not both. Once you apply for your RN license they automatically lapse your LPN license here in CT. If you're...

  25. Already have BA..which nursing school is best for me?

    xenogenetic replied to Mockingjay's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I am currently in the Goodwin nursing program and know several nurses that graduated from the Goodwin program and can tell you that all of them are outstanding nurses! One RN that graduated from...