DontDoThat replied to HopefulNurse90's topic in California
I teach the psych rotation at Herrick. As far as I know, we've never had a student assaulted. However, it's always best to walk to your car with others.
DontDoThat replied to Deb117's topic in Psychiatric
I took it in October. Meds, learning theories, Family therapy theories, cognitive therapy. Pretty broad based exam. Reminded me of the N-Clex, tough questions but score to pass is not high.
DontDoThat replied to deemideem's topic in Psychiatric
I'm planning to do this as well. Does anyone out there have this certification? Was it worth it? Where I work it only gives you a 2% increase in pay, so most don't bother. Do potential employers value it? Is it difficult to maintain?
DontDoThat replied to nursingirl2007's topic in General Nursing
If you took it last tuesday, your license will show up either today or Saturday. Good Luck! Remember, you can take it again in 6 weeks if you didn't pass - not the end of the world.
DontDoThat replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric
[A way that our unit deals with it is that we always have a male staff member on each shift. I'm that male staff. Now I'm on modified duty because a patient slammed a cabinet on my foot, breaking my toe and causing serious trauma to my foot.
DontDoThat replied to shelley627's topic in California
I would highly recommend taking both Anatomy and Physiology at Contra Costa in San Pablo. Campus isn't as nice as DVC, area a little rough, but Barnes is worth the effort. Science classes are in a section of the school that is separate from the main...
DontDoThat replied to nursingirl2007's topic in General Nursing
They update the website during the night at about 3am. I too was certain I'd failed after my test turned off after 75 questions. I was wrong - I passed! And you probably did too. If you didn't you can take it again in 6 weeks.
I'm a new grad in Psych. Should I have started my career in a more traditional medical setting? Is this going to hurt my chances to change specialities in the future? I already have expertise in Psych, having worked as a counselor on an inpatient u...
DontDoThat replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in General Nursing
In those situations it's probably best to focus on the feelings behind the verbal abuse, not the content. Sounds like she was afraid her son was going to experience intense pain, and her perception was that you were encouraging him to not take meds....
DontDoThat replied to Johnny2254's topic in California
Contra Costa College in the SF Bay Area has a 1 year program. It's a JC, cheap, and has the highest NCLEX pass rate in the area! Has a lottery system though. However, you don't have to be a resident.