fawnsternurse

fawnsternurse

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  1. want to open my own agency

    fawnsternurse replied to shakeh.hagh's topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi this is a really interesting post. However what about the Hospitals who tell you they only have contracts with certain agency's? I personally have tried putting AD's in for private duty and never...

  2. How many do you Case Manage in a Certified Home Health Agency?

    fawnsternurse posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello, I am wondering what the norm is for case management in a Certified Home Health Care Agency? Is there a limit in terms of how many you can safely Case Manage and how many visits per day that...

  3. Recommendations for FL travel companies? horror stories??

    fawnsternurse replied to maverick87's topic in Travel

    Which Agencys staff psychiatry/Detox or Drug Rehab in

  4. CPEP

    fawnsternurse replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I am really enjoying my experiences in the CPEP unit. I may never want to return to floor Nursing again~

  5. Charting based on other's assessment????

    fawnsternurse replied to marilyn crisp's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow Marilyn, Never have I hear that it is acceptable to give medications based on a Techs assessment(which is not allowed) Even an LPN in many facilities MUST go the RN before giving anything PRN,...

  6. Wound care course

    fawnsternurse posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hi everyone~ I am a Travel Nurse that has primarily worked in psychiatry/addictions and have also done medical. I had an opportunity to help out a new Wound Care clinic and I LOVED it. However they...

  7. CPEP

    fawnsternurse replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh yes, you are correct. Sorry It's an Acronym for Comprehensive Psychiatric emergency program. It is basically an ER for psychiatry. Just wondering how its run. Nurse-patient ratio. Restraints?...

  8. Wound care course

    fawnsternurse replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hi thank you for your response. I did contact them and apparently you must be working in it or have worked in Wound Care for at least 2 yrs .This does not describe me so I guess I am tough out of...

  9. CPEP

    fawnsternurse replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Hmm, no one here works in a

  10. Addictions vs. Psych nursing

    fawnsternurse replied to mingez's topic in Addictions

    Hello, Personally I have worked both and enjoy both. There was a time when I worked in Psychiatry and didn't really like addictions. But as a result of many factors I took a travel position in...

  11. Travel opportunities for psych nurse

    fawnsternurse replied to nf0772's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi I have been traveling for 12 years in Psychiatry/Addiction: Rehab and Detox and even a few medical things. (Please psych nurses do whatever you can to maintain some skills and assesment skills) We...

  12. How does your facility search for and/or handle contraband?

    fawnsternurse replied to cfaith's topic in Addictions

    I have worked in settings that have done it both ways: #1 no searches # 2 searches prior to admission. Lock it up and return upon discharge. Also they should not be going out into the community for NA...

  13. How many do you Case Manage in a Certified Home Health Agency?

    fawnsternurse replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Home Health

    Hi, thank you everyone for your responses. I am wondering if there is a standard of care in terms of how many a person can safely case manage. We are in NY state and the agency has my friend Case...

  14. Nurse -Patient Staffing Ratio

    fawnsternurse replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Addictions

    Thanks for the reply everyone. I am doing a very short term local travel contract. One RN. One CDA , who is gone most of the time doing activities and transports . No unit Secretary. So my rationale...

  15. List of Psychiatric/behavioral Health/detox units by state

    fawnsternurse posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, We all need to stick together. I am seeking to re locate to another area , either as a traveler or FT. However one thing I do not want is to get somewhere only to find out the job is horrible and...

  16. Best Psych/CD nursing facilities in AZ

    fawnsternurse replied to justice for all's topic in Psychiatric

    I would be interested in any responses as well. Trying to revive

  17. Psych RN in NE FL/JAX

    fawnsternurse replied to KateRN1's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi has anyone PM'd you? I am also interested in psychiatry/behavioral health/detox in Florida. Best places to work? Worst places? Team nursing or Primary care? 12, 8 or 10 hr shifts? Last but not...

  18. Can someone give me advice? please?

    fawnsternurse replied to rebk's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi are they currently hiring? I am an RN , lots of psych experience and have been a travel RN for some time now. Mostly because of a lack of jobs in the Buffalo, NY area. Are you working in Rochester...

  19. Cognitive Beh Therapy

    fawnsternurse replied to TheNurseIsIn's topic in Psychiatric

    I am a travel nurse in psychiatry and currently working in NYC. We do supportive psychotherapy on the unit and every day we offer groups on DBT....

  20. Psych Travel Nurses

    fawnsternurse replied to AUMPsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, I am sitting on the edge of my chair and just had to respond to this. I have been primarily traveling since 2001. I have worked with Supplemental and Worldwide and now Onward. I am making a...

  21. Sleeping on lunch break

    fawnsternurse replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.naturalnews.com/031429_power_naps_energy.html#ixzz1EbeF1u5p (NaturalNews) Power naps are one of the best kept secrets of successful people. These short naps (usually thirty minutes or less)...

  22. nurses dating nurses?

    fawnsternurse replied to rnski's topic in Nursing Humor

    I personally would love to date another nurse. I think it would be

  23. Need advice on how to respond to a manager after interview

    fawnsternurse replied to Nadz02RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Without sounding redundant I would have to reiterate what the above posters have said:Thank God you did not get that job". During an interview I also interview them and in this case the Hospital and...

  24. Any happy psych nurses?

    fawnsternurse replied to Hsmommy's topic in Psychiatric

    I too am a happy psych nurse but that as Dave said is dependent on where I am working. Currently I am working in a nice location as a travel psych nurse. Nurse/patient ratio on days is 4-6 :1 and on...

  25. Mount Sinai.....Getting a foot in the door

    fawnsternurse replied to herowneulogy's topic in New York Nursing

    Try White Glove Ultracare Speciality These were the name of agencies given to me amongst the nurses I networked with. A Warning though: It is agency so even if you are a new grad you will have to hit...