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  1. How About Us?

    rn4ever? replied to male_nurse22's topic in International Nursing

    If it is true that volunteering in Philippine hospitals would not really benefit you---in the sense that you cannot claim it to be an actual professional nursing experience so that you can apply...

  2. New job now vs. move soon

    rn4ever? replied to Ilovefruit's topic in General Nursing

    Since you said that nothing is set in stone yet and certain at the moment, you can take the job for now and proceed from

  3. Advice for student beginning psych clinicals?

    rn4ever? replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Psychiatric

    The basic ones like..... dress appropriately don't give out personal information don't make false promises or agree to keep secrets with patients set limits avoid touching as it might be interpreted...

  4. How can I get into Psych?

    rn4ever? replied to MLMRN1120's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Martina1120, After graduation, I applied as an RN in a Behavioral Health Unit. And that was it. Go for what your heart desires. Good luck to

  5. How much does a Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Nurse?

    rn4ever? posted a topic in Psychiatric

    How much does a Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Nurse make per hour? Just curious.....thanks so

  6. How short-staffed is short staffed?????

    rn4ever? posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm sure this has happened. Ever had one of those days/nights when you came in to work and realized that you're supposed to have five nurses and yet there's just two-----and to top it all, your unit...

  7. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    rn4ever? posted a topic in General Nursing

    Before you became a nurse, what were you doing/what was your job then? Just

  8. Pros vs. Cons: Starting Career in Psych?

    rn4ever? replied to JerseyGuy2's topic in Psychiatric

    You are welcome!

  9. Pros vs. Cons: Starting Career in Psych?

    rn4ever? replied to JerseyGuy2's topic in Psychiatric

    I started out in Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Nursing right after graduation and I don't regret it. That is my interest and that is what I do best, I believe. I do not dislike working on the med-surg...

  10. Should I call or just go apply?

    rn4ever? replied to 2klkds's topic in General Nursing

    If you can just walk in, do so. Good luck to

  11. Us Resident Planning to Study LPN in the Philippines

    rn4ever? replied to cutepinay's topic in International Nursing

    These schools have not been endorsed by the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) and they do not encourage students to enroll in this program. Interestingly, today, I was watching a Filipino TV show...

  12. Starting my first job

    rn4ever? replied to IamVickiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure how they do it there but when I was a new grad I was given four weeks of orientation and an additional two weeks if I didn't feel ready yet. It depends on you too. If you feel that you are...

  13. Are you full time/part-time/per diem?

    rn4ever? posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you work full time, part-time, or pool/per diem as an RN in your facility/hospital? Just

  14. Day in the life?

    rn4ever? replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric

    I literally worked all the shifts that you can imagine in our adult in-patient unit, and I would say that the night shift (11pm-7am) is the quietest one. Patients are asleep (except of course at...

  15. Day in the life?

    rn4ever? replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric

    It depends on the shift. I used to work the second shift (starts at 3 pm) and it was the busiest in my opinion. I started then with counting the narcs then getting report. The new orders are...

  16. Any one working in a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit?

    rn4ever? posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I work in an Adult In-Patient Psychiatric Unit. But I am also interested in working in an In-Patient Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. How is it working there? How's the staffing? What is a day...

  17. Working in Psych and then being a patient in your unit!

    rn4ever? posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am a Behavioral Health RN and eversince in Nursing school, I knew that that's what I always wanted to do, but sometimes, I hear comments from people saying: "Don't work too long in Psych, you might...

  18. Working in Psych and then being a patient in your unit!

    rn4ever? replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Psychiatric

    thanks for sharing your story,keetahe. hope you're feeling

  19. The worst part of nursing?

    rn4ever? replied to SeattleKid09's topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing but the worst part of it is having to deal with some very lazy

  20. The personal questions patients ask - sorry need to vent

    rn4ever? replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    I'm sorry that these things happened to you. I work in a Psych Unit so when patients ask me personal questions, I immediately say: "Sorry, I don't answer personal questions, I only answer questions...

  21. Do you have friends at work?

    rn4ever? replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    I am cordial at work but try to keep my personal life from my co-workers. I don't want to be the subject of their gossip afterall. In my opinion, it is just better that

  22. Help! I hate my job!

    rn4ever? replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you can switch to another shift or are there any positions in your facility that you're qualified to transfer to? I suggest don't quit your job until you find a new one. I understand how you...

  23. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    rn4ever? replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I originally come from South East Asia. One of the superstitions that we have is that when you go to a funeral/a wake/visit the dead, you have to pass by some place else (let's say a grocery store/ a...

  24. I passed the NCLEX-RN at 254 in one attempt---I'm a Filipina Nurse.....

    rn4ever? replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Philippines

    Some questions were similar but of course not exactly the same. But it helped me exercise my critical thinking

  25. I passed the NCLEX-RN at 254 in one attempt---I'm a Filipina Nurse.....

    rn4ever? posted a topic in Philippines

    Hello everyone…..I would like to share my good news with you-----I passed the NCLEX exam that I took just 2 days ago! I am very happy with the results and I want to thank all the people who gave me...