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    Should I do my preceptorship in psych?

    chevyv replied to BlackBettyRN,OCN's topic in Psychiatric

    I started in psych right of nursing school. I had some experience as a CNA and LPN prior, but I can tell you that at the end of a BSN program, you have very little med surg skills regardless. If...
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    No Call/No Show at Work?

    chevyv replied to CNA2RN2014's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a place that would do that often. Everytime I worked and picked up I would call and request they send me up a new copy of my schedule. Seeing as you could not do that, and do not...
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    Asking for time off

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

    I wouldn't mention it. I too am part time and I can request days off as the schedule comes up. October time off may not be much of an issue because most are looking for summer or holiday time off....
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    Advice Needed

    chevyv replied to summergirl454's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    After searching for a job for months, I can say that employers have so many job applicants to pick from that competition is fierce. The market around here is so saturated with RN's that most...
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    Nursing managers: what are you looking for in a staff nurse?

    chevyv replied to QueeenB's topic in Psychiatric

    Hearing that an employer wants someone with experience so they can hit the ground running can be a double edged sword. Things are done differently at each place so there has to be some orientation....
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    "Dear" doctor that just yelled at me

    chevyv replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Handled very well! Sorry you had such a busy night and thankfully you were there! I wouldn't have done nearly so
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    Interview with scrubs on

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

    I went to a job fair in scrubs a few months back. After reading somewhere here, I shouldn't have. However, I was on my way to work, had a coworker on days cover just in case I was later than I...
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    why do i need to describe a caring moment

    chevyv replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    I hate hate hate to do those types of questions/answers too! As a nurse, I think most of us try to make our pts day better everytime we are on. The thought of having to sit and write about 1 time...
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    I don't have to listen to you

    chevyv replied to Mandychelle79's topic in Psychiatric

    Gotta love it! At least he did as
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    Nosey nurse

    chevyv replied to Caleb_RN225's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    That nurse is in violation and could face termination. She has no right to be in the chart unless she has contact and needs information regarding the
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    What are the little things you do to help the next shift?

    chevyv replied to kristandrews's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work PMs in Behavioral Health and always make sure paperwork is ready for them even if they won't need it until 0200. I'm still learning, but sometimes it's the little things that make a...
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    County Psych Closing :(

    chevyv posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I've worked in a county behavioral health facility for just about 3yrs now. I recently found out that plans have been put into motion to close us down and become more community based. Apart from the...
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    County Psych Closing :(

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in Psychiatric

    Well, fast forward a few months and I am happy to shout that I was able to move on and landed a job recently on an acute psych unit! This is my first experience in acute and am learning so much...
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    Couldn't believe he did this...

    chevyv replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    Giving prn medication is way above your scope as a CNA. CNA's cannot legally assess a pt, period. I'm not saying you as a person are not capable, I'm saying it is legally not within your scope of...
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    Psych Nursing, oh yeah!!!

    chevyv replied to Hotfornursing's topic in Psychiatric

    Congrats! Don't be afraid to listen to your gut as well as your staff. I love psych nursing! Treat your pts with respect. Many people do not do this and you will be surprised how often you'll get...
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    I am scared to do CPR

    chevyv replied to Luna1326's topic in General Nursing

    You'll be surprised how helpful everyone is during a code. I've had to do compressions but not the ambu bag yet. I can never get the bag covered on the dummy so I'm not feeling very confident with...
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    Registered Nurse VS Psychiatric RN

    chevyv replied to LisaNICUrn's topic in Psychiatric

    I've been a psych nurse for just over three years and although it is challenging, I love love love it! I too have heard the "I don't know how you do it!" from other nurses and people. I could easily...
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    New psych nurse frustrated

    chevyv replied to Luzern2013's topic in Psychiatric

    Two days of training is
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    How do you cheer yourself after a bad day at work?

    chevyv replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I head to FB and play Bejewelled Blitz for an hour
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    Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

    chevyv replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    You have surgeons that clean rooms between cases!?! You mean they grab a bucket and mop? I just can't imagine a surgeon helping to clean a room. I've never seen it and would certainly like to. I...
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    Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    chevyv replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm still wowed by Housekeeping putting tape on the pt. I can barely get them to clean a toilet! I haven't met one yet who would actually touch a pt. Sorry to hear you got fired for this. They...
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    Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

    chevyv replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard that a large hospital has done away with their Housekeeping department and now the nurses will be cleaning the rooms and doing housekeeping duties. I can't imagine having a full load,...
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    Cover Letters. Neccesary or waste of time?

    chevyv replied to BostonRN13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was told not to include a cover letter because employers have so many applications to go through that they don't read them. After putting out several apps without as much as a nibble, I am now...
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    I don't think I want to be a nurse anymore.

    chevyv replied to justasweety's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You were diverting narcs and don't want to go through the required program because you were only using for 3 months? You have no cravings but are thinking of just giving up your license to work in...
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    Cry baby CNAs

    chevyv replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was a CNA for many years, then a LPN, and curently a RN. Gone are the days of CNA when all I had to do was report to the nurse regarding a patient. So and so has a open sore on their bottom, here...