smirn80

smirn80

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smirn80 specializes in Psych, DOU.


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  1. Psych patients in ED

    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...
  2. 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...
  3. First day on the Labor and Delivery unit

    i myself had a wonderful experience in L&D, and this is oneof the rotations that I really
  4. 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...
  5. Long Beach City College Nursing Program

    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...
  6. 2nd job as new grad?

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

    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
  8. Med Error

    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
  9. depends on the
  10. med surge is a busy place, n it will definitely tech u time management skills also, to brush up n develop ur
  11. 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...
  12. How dangerous is Psych nursing?

    just being aware of ur surrounding is the key. always have an exit or way out i
  13. LPN student First day of psych rotation, HELP!

    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....
  14. not yet. But if i did, i would tell my supervisor that i cant work in that unit for conflict of
  15. Am I selling myself short???

    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...