Rhone

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  1. Life just sucks sometimes.

    Rhone replied to Thanet's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks (belatedly) for this post. I feel very much the same way--while I'm sure there are some people with legitimate chemical imbalances, when I read/hear about what home/famly life is like for some...

  2. What a difference a year makes!

    Rhone replied to rnrainy's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the new job and that you feel more appreciated at work (after, apparently, working so hard to get that respect from your coworkers).

  3. Mental Health Worker interview...need tips!

    Rhone replied to nkrn0129's topic in Psychiatric

    I'd give the same advice that I gave in this thread regarding a psych nursing interview. Good

  4. Psych Techs

    Rhone replied to RN4life74's topic in Psychiatric

    In my facility the techs are called "mental health workers". They don't have to be CNAs, but some are, and some have undergraduate degrees. I appreciate the work they do. Despite the fact that we...

  5. Anesthesia Provider Pay to Drop 60%

    Rhone replied to Screen name's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm not sure why there's some much money in anesthesia to begin with, but it's moot because the public option was dropped from the health care bill months ago. Those posted articles are

  6. Suicide Precautions & Scrubs

    Rhone replied to BSN_DEC_2006's topic in Psychiatric

    The patients on suicide observation don't have to wear any visual indication at my facility. Our rounds sheet, computerized charting system, and a dry erase board in the nurses' station (not visible...

  7. NOT ABLE To find a job as a NEW GRAD RN

    Rhone replied to EviS123's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Try LTC or Psych, as Jules says. Some of the LTC facilities that turned me down as a new grad LPN seemed like they might be interested in new grad RNs. Psych doesn't seem as bad for new grads--it...

  8. Questions from frustrated new grad LPN

    Rhone posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I graduated my PN program in August last year, have had my LPN license since October, and I still haven't been able to find a job. Haven't even gotten an interview. Does anyone know any place that...

  9. Questions from frustrated new grad LPN

    Rhone replied to Rhone's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Ms. Ann and Military Spouse, thanks for the suggestions. Mt. Washington wasn't hiring new grads, and I recall looking at CMS, but at the time their only open position was a bit too far...

  10. During interview for Psych RN, would it help or hurt to bring up . . .

    Rhone replied to On The Way's topic in Psychiatric

    Well, in fairness, it takes about 4-5 years of full-time study to complete a clinical psychology PhD or PsyD program, so if On The Way intends to work at this place for all of that time, then the time...

  11. Why do i hear that nurses are mean???

    Rhone replied to star1287's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nursing is stressful. Stress brings out the "meanness" in a lot of people. Also, taking the time to word things nicely and diplomatically often takes, well, time--something nurses often have in...

  12. Misperceptions of Nursing

    Rhone replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with TheDude here. Most people have misperceptions about professions they aren't familiar with--nurses are no different in this regard, other than (if this board is any indication) their...

  13. During interview for Psych RN, would it help or hurt to bring up . . .

    Rhone replied to On The Way's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with everyone else, you don't want to talk about the personal stuff. There's a high probability that it will hurt your chances of getting the job, and it's very unlikely to help. Also, in...

  14. CCBC Anyone?

    Rhone replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Everything is on weekdays. It's not the same exact schedule every semester (and I don't know if they might try something differently than how they had it while I was there), but generally each week...

  15. INFPs where are you working in nursing?

    Rhone replied to N51308's topic in General Nursing

    Well, thanks for the correction. In the PACU I observed, the nurses only had one patient at a time. And I wasn't trying to suggest that PACU is easy. Some people are good at focusing intensely on...

  16. INFPs where are you working in nursing?

    Rhone replied to N51308's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an INFP, but I'm a new nurse so I can't really compare different areas of nursing based on anything other than experience from clinicals and my own hypothesizing about what I might or might not...

  17. Psych Nurse Wannabe :)

    Rhone replied to emilyjoy's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Emily. I have a BA in Psych and worked in human services direct care positions for a few years before going back to school to become a nurse. I'm now an LPN and just got my first nursing job (in...

  18. Pls. give me some pointers for my job interview in a Psychiatric facility next week

    Rhone replied to jhowannaRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Familiarize yourself with whatever population you would be working with (kids, adolescents, adults? Mood disorders, thought disorders, MR/DD, substance abuse, dual diagnosis?). Be aware that being...

  19. CCBC Anyone?

    Rhone replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I attended the LPN program at CCBC Dundalk and was happy with it. I like the instructors and while the program could be very difficult at times, I felt like the instructors were fair and genuinely...

  20. LPN course that bridges over to RN...more overwhelming?

    Rhone replied to lina.561's topic in LPN to RN

    LPNs learn a pretty big percentage of what RNs learn, so it's not like you have a 2 year RN program crammed into that 9 months. 16+9 = 25 months--sounds about right for an RN. Here in Maryland,...

  21. CNA to LPN/LVN?

    Rhone replied to Jessfulce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's probably best to check with your State's Board of Nursing (or whoever regulates CNAs if it's not the BON). In Maryland, the nursing programs generally have a "Fundamentals of Nursing" class in...

  22. Choice of path

    Rhone replied to jennycglad6's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks for the clarification; I've only lived in MD about 4 years or so and hadn't seen it abbreviated like that before. In that case, I'd also recommend looking at the Virginia and Delaware board of...

  23. Choice of path

    Rhone replied to jennycglad6's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm not sure what you are referring to by "DMV". I would recommend that you do what I did: Check out the Maryland Board of Nursing website and follow the appropriate links to see the lists of...

  24. Choice of path

    Rhone replied to jennycglad6's topic in Maryland Nursing

    The short answer: It really depends on your situation. Generally, if you can get admitted to an RN program right now and there is no barrier (e.g. financial) for you, then that's probably the best...

  25. New LPN's

    Rhone replied to J4865's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Lilmsnurse, I share your frustration. I've been licensed since October and couldn't even get an interview until just recently (might get the job *crosses fingers*). And I probably only got that...