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I love happy endings!

I'm 29 weeks pregnant now, I would wait until nursing school is done and possibly 6-12 months after you've established yourself as a nurse.

I would say getting your BSN helps but I've know people with BSN's have had to wait a year before getting into hospitals.

How many patients do you have? You can still apply to other jobs while working at this one. Typically most rehab/sniff have high patient ratios.

Yes, especially with psych meds..most of them cause constipation.

I would hate to say but yes I have declined an order. We had a visiting MD come to our small psych facility who would write the most ridiculous orders.This gentleman once ordered an 800 calorie diet for one of insulin dependent diabetics. My favorite...

You might be able to fine something. It frustrating when experience say 3-5 year perferred.

My favorite since I work in a psych facility, "Wow, you must be really scared." Yes, I work with all the crazy ax murderers (note the sarcasm).

Be flexible and realistic. Try other places other then hospitals, LTC, psych facilities, or corrections. I know some are less then desirable or you can always relocate.

9-10 week orientation does not seem very long. My friend went to a Critical Care area and had a 16 week orientation. Be careful and make sure they have a supportive environment and don't be afraid to ask for help.

I was 30 when I recieved my RN-ADN, probably will be 34 or 35 when I get my BSN.

I work at a small psych facilitiy in the middle of no where. Unfornately, we do not have Facebook disabled. I've had a few problems with our case managers/mental health techs on FB while I'm dealing with the Borderline client having a fit. Then they ...

Does this person understand psych at all? She really needs to focus on their own patients. The face book thing really should be blocked. Have a better day!

Sign on bonuses? Not here. The bonus is having a job.

Standard 3% the last 3 year with a few addition 1.25 here and there.

Review stuff from previous semester.

Depends on class and the teacher.....

I think you'll be fine. Most cats don't want to be around people who don't like them. Sorry, that you have had such a bad experiences with cats. They are pretty harmless. I've had over eight cats over the years.

I understand if you feel like you are in a dead end job. I think a majority of nurses feel this way. The economy is bleak and not many openings for nurses to chose. I would like to move on but hey it pays the bills. I have plenty of years left for mo...

Not around here in Seattle, WA. It's hard for the newer nurses, like myself. At least I have work.

Hi, everyone- I am moving to the Austin area this late spring/early summer. I am a LVN looking for my RN. I was wondering if anyone has graduated from Austin CC and would like to know what their experience was? Thanks, Jennifer

Psych/behavioral health nursing at an Adult Rehab Center. I have ADN in nursing and I am an RN.

Yup, I've applied there too.

FYI- I just contacted Evergreen Hospital, they are not hiring new grads right now. The lady in HR said possibly January 2010. Also Northwest Hospital is not hiring new grad but taking resumes. I know places in Tacoma are hiring but I live in Bothell ...

I've done my clinicals at Evergreen and most of the staff were very nice and cooperative. I have friends that work there and they enjoy it. You may have to live outside of the kirkland area, home prices are high.