chevyv BSN, RN

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    psych job 3-11 shift?

    chevyv replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I work the pm shift and it's usually pretty intense although I do get my work done and am out on time. I figure this is pretty good for a newer grad. I deal with young to older patients so I see...
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    Not giving PRN's even though they are ordered?

    chevyv replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Psychiatric

    Pt states he felt like he was going to blow. This is a sure statement that he needed a prn. I'm a newer nurse as well and I would have given the geodon. I'm learning to take some of my patients at...
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    Looooong narrative notes

    chevyv replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse and I chart more than the 'seasoned' nurses. Right now I'm just making sure I'm as thorough as possible. We were always told that it couldn't hurt to chart what we did. CYA is even...
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    I HATE My Job - Why did I ever go into Nursing?

    chevyv replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just an FYI, you can't find a teaching job with a bsn in any school I've ever attended. Most are wanting Masters prepared
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    HELP!! My husband is killing my study schedule...

    chevyv replied to ginmarada's topic in General Students

    I spent way too many hours at McDonalds studying because I couldn't get it done at home. The kids would bypass dad and knock down the door to get to me for things like making something to eat,...
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    For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    chevyv replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    Now that I'm a nurse, I find myself paying bills and making sure my children have a little extra. So far not much fun, but I keep
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    Should I walk away from this job?

    chevyv replied to hotflashion's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome to nursing! Sounds like you had a typical orientation. Hang in there until you find another job, but many are like that. Sounds like the DON is hands on, sometimes hard to find one like...
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    Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    chevyv replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    If the chest is clean, let it out! What's wrong with some hair where it's perfectly
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    Am I crazy?

    chevyv replied to stacey914's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school will always be there. Family is so important. I guess I would rather miss a few nursing opportunities than miss my baby(ies). I agree with other posters though, it is your decision...
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    Are there really RNs that need a job?

    chevyv replied to pielęgniarka's topic in General Nursing

    Let your friends know! Is it a good place to work? LTC is hard work, but even those jobs are scarce around where I live. It sure would suck to have to work so short because they haven't filled the...
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    Clincals coming up for my pysch rotation

    chevyv replied to 21police's topic in Psychiatric

    Be the sponge, We use lots of lpn's where I work so you may not have too long to wait. Don't be afraid to ask questions and dive in! Have fun. I sure did and still
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    I HATE My Job - Why did I ever go into Nursing?

    chevyv replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so sorry but can also relate! Have you considered a switch to Correctional nursing or maybe Hospice? Something with a little slower pace? That just sounds like hell. I landed a job in...
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    3rd night and very discouraged

    chevyv replied to imanurse4u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like a poor preceptor. Back to the thread about nurses eating their young. I hate being a new nurse. I've had so many preceptors, whoevers on gets me! Sucks. Everyone does things...
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    Going back to school to become a Psychiatric Nurse at 34 with 3 young kids?

    chevyv replied to Mady0625's topic in Psychiatric

    I did the 2yr program in 4yrs because I wanted to be home with my family more. It's a tough program and I'll be 41 this year. I have no regrets at all. Your babies will grow up so fast. School is...
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    Paperwork and Mental Health

    chevyv replied to pleasantly mad's topic in Psychiatric

    There is so much paperwork and almost duplicate forms to fill out that my fear is to forget to consistently fill one or two out and it's my
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    Police on psych unit

    chevyv replied to diawc's topic in Psychiatric

    No weapons allowed on the unit where I work either. Can you imagine a pt getting hold of a police officers gun!?
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    Denver student nurse writes again

    chevyv replied to Psych4me's topic in Psychiatric

    I just landed a job working for the county behavioral health. They do a lot of detoxing etc. I started on the long term care units. This is not long term care as in elderly, but those with severe...
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    Can't even get an interview!

    chevyv replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    The market is so saturated right now that most employers have their pick of the crop so to speak. I took my Boards at the end of this past March. I finally landed a job in behavioral health in July....
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    Appropriate Shoes for Interview

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A huge thank you to all! I looked up the SAS website that was posted and there is a place that sells them not too far away. I'm going to go have a peek next week. They actually look presentable and...
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    Time of the month in light colored scrubs

    chevyv replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    I would take 800 mg ibuprofen and avoid any caffeine! Slows the flow. You would think schools would have figured that out years ago and eased up on the white pants a
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    Daytonite has passed away...

    chevyv replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sitting here crying. May she rest in peace
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    I'm really angry!!! And i just need to vent!!!!

    chevyv replied to GM RN 2010's topic in Florida Nursing

    Had my interview to volunteer in hospice. Went well and once I get my foot in the door the director told me I'd have dibs on the first opening they have. It's a start. Until then, I've decided to...
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    I'm really angry!!! And i just need to vent!!!!

    chevyv replied to GM RN 2010's topic in Florida Nursing

    I graduated May of 2009 and just took my boards a few weeks ago. There are no jobs around here so I took a break and hung out with my kids. Thankfully, I'm used to living from hand to mouth. Now...
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    Should nurses with long hair be required to wear it up?

    chevyv replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

    I always wear my hair up. It's funny you asked because I also wear my hair up while cooking. I didn't once while making a shrimp dip. Just forgot but my hubby went to dip and got a huge knot of my...
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    Why Are So Many Students Worried About Expensive Tuition

    chevyv replied to khiasdestiny's topic in General Nursing

    Why worry about expensive tuition? I'm paying back student loans already and haven't found a RN job. Eventually, you have to pay them back and with the state of the economy, you may not find a job...