cherubhipster

cherubhipster

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  1. Psych nursing vs the OR

    cherubhipster posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello nurses! I need some opinions because I'm feeling pretty stuck right now, so if you would be so kind please share your thoughts! I appreciate your time. :) I am now one year out of nursing...

  2. Best shift for raising young children?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I would love some opinions! I'm talking about starting a family with my husband, and I have been trying to do some research.. What do you think is better for raising young children (infant-5 y/o):...

  3. Teaching while raising a family?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello friends, I'm at the very cusp of my MSN program. I originally was accepted to school to become a PMHNP, but lately I have bee considering a MSN in nursing ed instead, for a variety of reasons....

  4. differences between UM and CM

    cherubhipster posted a topic in Case Management

    Hello friends! My latest job is working for an insurance company as a utilization management RN. My job essentially consists of working in the field and assessing members for home care potential and...

  5. FT psych vs PD in 2 hospitals? help pls!

    cherubhipster posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello friends! Here is my situation: I work on a voluntary psych unit- FT days 8 hour shifts. I just got married, and I could be eligible for health benefits through my husband's job. I have an...

  6. Words and phrases that I didn't know before I became a psych nurse

    cherubhipster replied to Kay28's topic in Psychiatric

    I work with a nurse who was once on the phone with a doctor and said "I think the pt is experiencing retarded dyskinesia."

  7. Bayonne School of Med or Holy Name Hospital?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi friends, I am applying to the nursing programs at the Bayonne school of medicine, and also Holy Name Hospital in teaneck NJ. Has anyone gone to these schools, or know anybody who did go to them?...

  8. Is psych getting me down, or is just my unit?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello friends, I've been working in an acute care psych unit for 6 months now. I'm feeling fed up with my unit. When I first got there I loved it. I really thought that I wanted to be a psych...

  9. Msn or doctorate to teach?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone!I have a question. If you wanted to become a nurse educator, can you get work with an MSN in education? Or do you really need a doctorate? I have heard this from some people and I am...

  10. Forced to be in charge before I'm ready.

    cherubhipster posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello friends, I've been working in my psych unit for all of 5 months. I've been a nurse for a year and a half, and this is my first hospital position. Despite my protesting to my manager that I am...

  11. Forced to be in charge before I'm ready.

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    oh! That 3 years is including nursing school. I guess I shouldn't count that? Orientation- two days shadowing another charge. That's

  12. Psych nursing vs the OR

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to let everyone know what the outcome was, in case you were wondering! I've ended up accepting the psychiatric nursing job. My decision was somewhat helped along by external factors...

  13. Sell me on Psych Nursing

    cherubhipster replied to skinnegcCNA's topic in Psychiatric

    Do you like actually interacting with patients? Are you good at therapeutic communication? Are you emotionally intelligent? I think these are important. Just something to

  14. Psych nursing vs the OR

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking.... I have frequently heard that you can get pegged into a label as a psych RN. but i havent heard the same of being an OR RN until this thread.

  15. Psych nursing vs the OR

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I love hearing about the two different fields! It gets me excited to do either. Both. I'm not expecting anything easy in either field. Nor wouldni want it easy- I'm not a fan of being bored. I could...

  16. Psych nursing vs the OR

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    What would be the difference between a first assist and an np that assists in surgery? I used to be drawn to the idea of being an RNFA, but I heard they get screwed a lot as far as actually getting...

  17. Psych nursing vs the OR

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Okay haha. I know EXACTLY what you are talking about. I do have an oddball sense of humor for

  18. Psych nursing vs the OR

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    your creative choley comment cracked me up! You bring up some good thoughts that i hadnt considered, thank you. Honestly, i have days where im not sure i would want to be a psych NP. I thought i...

  19. Psych nursing vs the OR

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Jules. I would be interested to know what you are thinking of when you say the temperament of the two nursing specialties are similar? just curious, it sounds like an interesting...

  20. Cardboard Wash Basins- Need help for evidence based practice!

    cherubhipster posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello friends! I am in my senior year of nursing school, and for our graduation my clinical group must give an evidence based practice presentation to the hospital board and our faculty. We are...

  21. Injection/infusion nurses, help! Are you in business for yourself?

    cherubhipster replied to Spoiled1's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I would love to hear more about this

  22. Want to get out of nursing, what can I do with my degree????

    cherubhipster replied to pale_pilsen's topic in Nursing Career

    You can try to get a job as an mds nurse or mds coordinator at a long term care facility. Though it's also possible you don't feel comfortable because you are still new, or Kay e it's specifically the...

  23. Interview for assisted living. Some specific advice?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey everyone! I have an interview for an assisted living position next week (night shift). Currently my experience is in ltc, early and late stage alzheimers. Can you talk to me about some of the...

  24. New Grad not sure about LTC

    cherubhipster replied to Shayrey's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Shayray, I reread your post again and I thought I should add that I also got hired to a locked alzheimers/dementia unit. As far as specific responsibilities, your number one job will be to give out...

  25. New Grad not sure about LTC

    cherubhipster replied to Shayrey's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was in the same position last august. Now I've been working inltc and as a nurse for 9 months. It's been a good experience, and I've been grateful for the work when it's so hard to find a job....