smirn80

smirn80

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  1. Psych patients in ED

    smirn80 posted a topic in Emergency

    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. Amount of RN experience prior to starting MSN program

    smirn80 replied to mt33133's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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

    smirn80 replied to Thedreamer's topic in Male Nursing Students

    i myself had a wonderful experience in L&D, and this is oneof the rotations that I really

  4. New Grad RN: Two offers and I need HELP with what shift and psych unit to take?

    smirn80 replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    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

    smirn80 replied to S-Rank's topic in California Nursing

    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?

    smirn80 replied to jdubrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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!!!!!!!

    smirn80 replied to edisonnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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

    smirn80 replied to JRNEW's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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. Does your salary increase after passing boards?

    smirn80 replied to NurseEmily22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    depends on the

  10. Does anyone have anything positve to say about med-surg?

    smirn80 replied to newlvngrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    med surge is a busy place, n it will definitely tech u time management skills also, to brush up n develop ur

  11. 7 weeks off orientation: First death. (Need support..)

    smirn80 replied to swedishnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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?

    smirn80 replied to Asklepios's topic in Psychiatric

    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!

    smirn80 replied to vern234's topic in Psychiatric

    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. Has anyone had the experience of knowing a patient on their unit?

    smirn80 replied to njmonsterboi80's topic in Psychiatric

    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???

    smirn80 replied to edisonnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    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...

  16. Which hospital to work in as a new grad?

    smirn80 replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ask around from ppl u know. word of mouth is always good, especially when trying to look for ur first job. DO NOT ALWAYS go for the money, coz u may regret

  17. Cost analysis of RN vs NP

    smirn80 replied to 2B_RN_2008's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ive also thought about this, im in the processof starting NP school for spring next year, n have looked around. I read somewhere that the national average of salary increase from being FT RN and FT NP...

  18. 12 Hour Shifts ?

    smirn80 replied to Lightning Bug RN's topic in General Nursing

    the past 3 pay periods, ive done 6 straight in each pay period, n have worked 10 days per period. its doable as long as u take care of urself. Plus I do psych nursing so i guess that also

  19. Breaking the contract

    smirn80 replied to KellyMcNeil's topic in First Year After Licensure

    well, ive only been working as a nurse for 5 mos, n already on my second job, I didnt even finish my first 3 mos orientation on my first job because it just wasnt a FIT for me to be there. And I was...

  20. Quitting after 4 months.....

    smirn80 replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i was in a similar situation, i was in a DOU unit, and i didnt even finish my 3 mos orientation, but i knew deep down in my heart that it just wasnt what i was looking for, nor wanted. And i told the...

  21. 3 hot's and a cot

    smirn80 replied to Billikin's topic in Psychiatric

    its definitely something thats been going on in my workplace. it seems like u have pts that come in for 3 hots and a cot, but keep in mind that a lot of homeless people do have some sort of mental...