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    Pay Per Visit ... Good or Bad?

    EarthChild1130 replied to bringmeashrubbery's topic in Home Health

    I get paid per visit too, and I am definitely not considered 'self-employed'...I would check with different places if I were you and maybe avoid that
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    Can you tell me about your typical day as a home health nurse?

    EarthChild1130 replied to Sterren's topic in Home Health

    I've been doing home health for almost a year now, after 7 years in hospital/clinic. My specialty is psychiatric nursing. My day starts a little later than I'd like because I have a hard time...
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    So happy to finally join the ranks of correctional nurses!

    EarthChild1130 posted a topic in Correctional

    I've been a psych nurse my whole career, all 6 years LOL...I adore psych but I've been wanting to get into corrections for awhile...I LOVE this job!!! I love the variety and I get more than enough...
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    Well, that didn't last long

    EarthChild1130 posted a topic in Correctional

    So after 2 short months, I am no longer a correctional nurse. Don't get me wrong, I ADORE the job; it was absolutely perfect for me. My biggest problem was the schedule. My NM wanted us to work 4...
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    Hello everybody!

    EarthChild1130 posted a topic in Home Health

    I am starting my job as a HH nurse next week, and I'm both scared and excited. I will be working in the psychiatric side of things, as is my specialty, and I've worked previously in both inpatient...
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    Unbelievable inmate requests

    EarthChild1130 replied to deyo321's topic in Correctional

    I got this one the other day: "I am having trouble with towel movements. Please give me something to move my
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    So happy to finally join the ranks of correctional nurses!

    EarthChild1130 replied to EarthChild1130's topic in Correctional

    You got it!
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    I finally got a job!!

    EarthChild1130 posted a topic in General Nursing

    After SO long I am FINALLY employed since we moved! AND it's a dream job for me...I'm now nursing in a maximum-security men's prison near where I live and I couldn't be happier!! Right up my alley...
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    I finally got a job!!

    EarthChild1130 replied to EarthChild1130's topic in General Nursing

    I hope so...the area in which I live has a VERY low demand for experienced nurses and it takes a long time to get a
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    *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    EarthChild1130 replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just finished my second week at my new job...before that I was unemployed for five months. I have a BSN and six years of experience, and I left a good job when we had to relocate with the military....
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    What pay are nurses making these days?

    EarthChild1130 replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a maximum-security men's prison. My base pay is $26 per hour with a 3-11 shift diff of $3.50 per hour. We get weekend diffs too of $2/hour on days, $2.75/hour 3-11, and $3/hour from...
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    So tired :(

    EarthChild1130 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently moved from Oregon back to Alabama as my husband is in the military...I have applied for FIFTY-SEVEN jobs which were all advertised in various places, and have not been hired for ONE...not...
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    So tired :(

    EarthChild1130 replied to EarthChild1130's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the advice guys...unfortunately I have tried all of it...contacted the base, was told 'sorry'...I have applied for everything from LTC to OR to even PEDS...not even a call-back. I was...
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    how many nursing jobs have you had/how long have you been a nurse?

    EarthChild1130 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 5 years... Job 1: 1 year Job 2: 1.5 years Job 3: 3 years Job 4: 2 months new job as of today! I don't like being a hopper either...my husband's in the military which is why I...
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    Psych, sex, and cigarettes

    EarthChild1130 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    We allow neither at my
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    Have you been assaulted by a patient?

    EarthChild1130 replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a psych nurse...unfortunately it goes along with the territory. But yeah, it happens quite a
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    What did you do before you were a nurse?

    EarthChild1130 replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    I was a vet tech, a secretary, a waitress, and a mental health tech at a forensics evaluation unit. Personally I'd have loved to go to vet school but chemistry kicks my BUTT! But I like being a...
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    University of South Alabama Accelerated Nursing Program - July 2010

    EarthChild1130 replied to rhino911's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I graduated from USA 5 years ago this month and am planning to go into the Master's program this spring. I loved the program...very challenging and rewarding, and the teachers are superb! I feel...
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    How many patients do you have as a Psych. RN?

    EarthChild1130 replied to lion09's topic in Psychiatric

    When I worked inpatient, we worked a 26 bed acute adult/15 bed geriatric unit. I worked nights and we usually had 1 nurse per 10 pts, and a total of 4 techs, 2 per unit...I can only echo what the...
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    Sick and Tired

    EarthChild1130 replied to RNCoastiewife's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school when we were stationed in Mobile, AL, I wanted to do my practicum in psych but the school didn't want to 'rob me of experience'...I said 'Well, I am going into psych after...
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    Daytonite has passed away...

    EarthChild1130 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    (((hugs))) to her friends and family.
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    if u had to choose another career in healthcare besides nursing, what would it be?

    EarthChild1130 replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    i'd be a game warden or a forest ranger...i love the wilderness and all the outdoor activities (hunting, fishing, camping,
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    Gum Chewing

    EarthChild1130 replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked inpatient, I chewed gum while I was at the nurses' station...when I left the station, I would tuck it sort of between my cheek and gums. Now that I work in a clinic, I do chew it...
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    First day on Behavioral Health Unit

    EarthChild1130 replied to Naya1978's topic in Psychiatric

    I would say this: 1) Learn from the nurses on the unit 2) Don't go into ANY patient room alone and 3) Don't wear anything around your neck. Other than that, just be willing to learn...and enjoy...
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    Ugh! I can't STAND this!

    EarthChild1130 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    My standard response is 'I am not your doctor. Go see your doctor.' (except for mom...even then I'll say 'I am not a doctor...it could be X, Y, or Z...but call YOUR doctor'!)