jamkpb

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1. Extra eyes for a new grad- LPN

   jamkpb replied to VM85's topic in Massachusetts

   I would suggest being proactive (if you haven't already) and call HR departments directly, you may get lucky!

2. negative/toxic work environment...is this normal for nursing??

   jamkpb posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work at a Magnet Hospital and it is only my second job as a nurse of 2 years. I thought standards of behavior would be different and I am getting very discouraged and disillusioned about the situation, In short, many of my co-workers bad mouth othe...

3. Home care psych RN job offer...input please!!

   jamkpb replied to jamkpb's topic in Psychiatric

   Thank you all for your input...I decided not to take the position b/c of my safety concerns. Hopefully it brings me one step closer to my dream job!

4. Home care psych RN job offer...input please!!

   jamkpb replied to jamkpb's topic in Psychiatric

5. Home care psych RN job offer...input please!!

   jamkpb posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I have my 2 years of hospital nursing in (I graduated in 2007) and I am looking for non-hospital based jobs. Prior to my BSN I worked for over 5 years w/addicts/HIV..so that's my "behavioral health" experience as most of the clients had dual-diagnose...

6. interdisciplinary rounds, hints for improving info I provide

   jamkpb posted a topic in General Nursing

   My NM told me that she doesn't think I have a good understanding of my patients given the info I provide (or don't, from her perspective) during rounds. The other day she actually cut me off (b/c I started with why the pt was admitted)and said "We kn...

7. need advice on getting big picture

   jamkpb replied to jamkpb's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you all for your support...to daytonite..I appreciate the message and maybe I wsn't as clear as I needed to be, but while I am at work I don't have much time for research..I do take the time when I get home so that I have a better understanding...

8. need advice on getting big picture

   jamkpb posted a topic in New Nurse

   Not sure if I should post here or general nursing, but here goes..I am a new RN on a med/surg floor after working 8 months at a rehab. I have been on orientation for 4 weeks and have asked for more time b/c I feel like I am not getting certain things...

9. charge RN not following contact precautions

   jamkpb posted a topic in General Nursing

   Our whole unit is on contact prec., one of the patients had an emergency situation, and needed a line put in...the RN who went in followed protocol (gown, gloves) the charge nurse didn't (I overheard her dismissing the precautions to the nurse, and ...

10. older new grad not a night person

    jamkpb posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been interviewing for jobs and all of them want a night committment..here is my dillemma..I'm in my 40's and my schedule has been up by 6am, bed by 9pm..honestly!!! I am not a night person, but I do need a job. I'm very nervous that if I take a ...

11. New grad salary in Boston hospitals?

    jamkpb replied to greygooseuria's topic in Massachusetts

    I know someone who works at Mt Auburn: $26 with not so great differentials(eve $2, nights $3, wknd days $1.50, wknd eves $3.50, wknd nights $4.50)