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  1. Advice for a New Grad RN After Quitting job/ Orientation after 5 & 1/2 months

    babblingbrook replied to DonovanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Things actually ended up working out well for me. I finish my MSN-PMHNP degree in May. I worked in psychiatric nursing after leaving NICU. One door closing led to other doors opening for me. I had...

  2. Can a nurse learn to be more detail oriented?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I've been a nurse almost 2 years. I started off in NICU. Loved the teaching side of it, but not being a highly detail oriented person seem to bite me in the butt in this dept. Can a nurse ever...

  3. Best RN jobs to have more time for children/family

    babblingbrook posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I feel like I have little quality of life. I only work 3-4 12 hr shifts a week, but I have a 2 hr commute tagged on to it. I work every other weekend and get 2 -3 days off in a row between work. I...

  4. New MI psych RN- all hospitals have mandatory OT?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I will be moving to MI. Have only practiced in CA. Trying to find out differences between regulations, etc in MI compared to CA. Interviewed today for a VA RN job and they mentioned "mandating"....

  5. New MI psych RN- all hospitals have mandatory OT?

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks for all of the great info. I'm a Nebraska Corn huskers fan so other than the school in Ann Arbor had no idea there was another big 10 school. Lol. You mentioned your friend works in Psych at...

  6. New MI psych RN- all hospitals have mandatory OT?

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks for the response. I currently work at a VA in San Diego and they don't allow you to work over 12hr. Why are they needing so many RNs? Curious, since high turnover can say alot about...

  7. michigan Psych RN jobs??

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    Looking to move from So California to Kalamazoo, MI area. Have been Psych RN 6 years. Hubby from MI. Seems like jobs are scarce in this area. Any advice? Plan to go back to school for Psych NP....

  8. Recent DX of Cervical radiculopathy. Workmans comp?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently was dx'ed with moderate cervical DDD. About 2 months ago s/s of cervical radiculopathy began. I tend to just tough things out and push on, but the pain was unbearable at the end of 12 hr...

  9. Transferring pt tips for 5"1' nurse

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello- I have 3 years RN exp, but rarely had to transfer pts to/from bed. ( I worked NICU 10 about a year and almost 2 years primarily adolescent psych). I have a new job which has a Geripsych pod....

  10. Transferring pt tips for 5"1' nurse

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the tips! The pts usually have dementia, very little muscle tone, hard of hearing so they don't follow directions very well. I don't work consistently on the Geripsych pod, about every 2...

  11. INFP personality, choosing a health care proffession

    babblingbrook replied to jrt71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a INFP myself. I think it's wise to see how your personality relates to different careers. Problem is that it would be hard for nurses to tell you whether an INFP personality would fit other...

  12. Night Shift 1 hr commute: tips to arrive home alive

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    Interviewed for a job that turns out to be night shift (ad didn't specify). It would be a big pay increase so I'm considering it even though night shift was hard for me when I tried it almost 2 years...

  13. Night Shift 1 hr commute: tips to arrive home alive

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Just to clarify...about 95% of drive is on the same interstate, so can't vary route too stimulate my brain as there's no other way to get home. I wasn't a coffee drinker on the previous night shift...

  14. Night Shift 1 hr commute: tips to arrive home alive

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    I know money isn't everything, but...it would mean my salary would increase by 1/3 (about $30,000). Plus, in the future I could move to

  15. Interview questions for VA RN job?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have an interview for a Psych RN position at the VA hospital. I was curious what questions other candidates have been asked in interviews for VA RN jobs.

  16. Interview questions for VA RN job?

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the link! It was very helpful in preparing me for the interview tomorrow. I have some basic ideas in mind of what I'll be asked and the format

  17. Interview questions for VA RN job?

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a veteran. My friends say I'm a shoe in b/c of that (veterans preference), but I'd still like to have a good idea of what to expect b/c it's a panel interview w/6 people. My friend that did her...

  18. LVN "teamate" not doing meds properly-advice wanted

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just to clarify: we do paper charting, so pretty easy to lie; our policy is to give meds 1 hr before or after time it's scheduled. If it isn't done within that time you should write down time...

  19. LVN "teamate" not doing meds properly-advice wanted

    babblingbrook posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am getting assignments as a team w/me as the RN and an LVN. I caught her not giving a med on time (which she then gave me attitude when I brought it to her attention as she's talking w/the charge...

  20. Can you put HR rather than nurse manager if think you'll get bad recommendation?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in Nursing Career

    On my 2nd RN job and doing well (psych nursing easier for me). However, I want to apply for a VA position. My 1st job was as a new grad NICU nurse. I lasted 10 months. I was basically told off the...

  21. Geropsych important med-surg type info to remember?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    I currently work primarily in adolescent psych. However I am considering a move into adult psych. What are important things to remember regarding med-surg type issues? (it's been a few years since...

  22. Any RNs switched to PA career?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    Contemplating going back to school to become a physician assistant. Seems like most RNs take the NP route, but PA would be cheaper for me and might allow me to work in the OR. From what I understand...

  23. Any RNs switched to PA career?

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for everyone's input. The PA program would be cheaper ($8,000 ) vs NP ($36,000). It's a certificate w/ bridge to Masters degree. ( I have 2 bachelors degrees already). I was primarily...

  24. Any RNs switched to PA career?

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    You are Correct! The school part doesn't phase me. I took a 12 month accelerated BSN program. I love to learn and figure things out, not just follow a dr's orders. I loved A&P classes. The PA...

  25. considering move near wright-patterson afb

    babblingbrook posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    We're considering a move from CA to OH. I'm a psych RN with experience in NICU also. Are there many opportunies for an RN near Wright-Patterson AFB? We were considering moving near Yellow Springs,...