fawnsternurse

fawnsternurse

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  1. Psychiatric PBDS exam

    fawnsternurse replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow... thanks so much for replying! Yes, that does sound like the med surg version of the PBDS exam. But I think based on the area i will be working on that it will definetly be the psychiatric one....

  2. Psychiatric PBDS Exam

    fawnsternurse posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Any thoughts? Anyone ever done this before? It is similiar to the PBDS exam that many hospitals are now giving to new employees including travel nurses. However for a psychiatric travel nurse a...

  3. Jobs in N.New Jersey

    fawnsternurse posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hello, I am a travel nurse currently working in the South. I have been a nurse for 19 yrs and my current experience has been psychiatry and medical. Any possibilities of finding a good paying travel...

  4. Housing in NYC ?

    fawnsternurse posted a topic in Travel

    :nurse:Hello All, Just wondering what travel nurses in NYC do for housing? Does anyone stay at motels or hotels? (excuse me if this is a naive question) LOL I may be submitted somewhere in...

  5. NYC- common Nurse to patient ratio's

    fawnsternurse replied to fawnsternurse's topic in New York Nursing

    Wow... Thank you everyone for feedback. I have been a nurse for 19 yrs in various areas but havent truly worked on a traditional med surg unit in many years other than a stint at Duke (patient/nurse...

  6. Staff Abuse

    fawnsternurse posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Any feedback or recourse for staff abuse by patients? I have worked as a travel nurse in 3 State hospitals in NC. This last one I am working at has had more staff being jumped and beaten by patients...

  7. Staff Abuse

    fawnsternurse replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Psychiatric

    All you have to do is go to http://www.newsandobserver.com and type in John Umstead Hospital and you will get a load of information. Thats why they use travelers, because the mental health system...

  8. Staff Abuse

    fawnsternurse replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you all for your feedback. I guess its like a bad marriage. You cannot always expect your partner to change but you can certainly re vist things and implement changes on your own behalf. Which I...

  9. Umm, 16 hour shifts anyone??

    fawnsternurse replied to olol765's topic in Psychiatric

    Where are these hospitals located at? I would love to do that. I am working 8 hr shifts currently and I cannot stand

  10. Forced Blood draws

    fawnsternurse posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello Fellow Nurses! I am currently working in a Hospital that will commonly order forced labs on new admissions after 1-2 days of them refusing admission labs. My experience in other locations is...

  11. Move to Canada?

    fawnsternurse posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello, I am a nurse in the USa and saw this article and thought you may find it interesting. My fellow Americans: Want a health tip? Move to Canada. An impressive array of comparative data shows that...

  12. Psychiatric travel in Vancouver

    fawnsternurse posted a topic in Travel

    Hello, Does anyone know of any Psychiatric travel nurse positions in Vancouver, Washington? I already know about Supplemental because I travel for them but I dont think they have positions in this...

  13. U.S. to Canada?

    fawnsternurse posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello, I am a U.S., associate degree R.N. living in Buffalo. How difficult would it be to be able to work in Canada? Find a job? Do I have to retake the exam? Any input would be appreciated. I have...

  14. R.V.'s ?

    fawnsternurse posted a topic in Travel

    Hello, I am requesting the help of my fellow nurses and sepcifically my fellow travel nurses. I am thinking perhaps of purchasing a small R.V. so I can keep my belongings with me as I travel. The...

  15. U.S. to Canada?

    fawnsternurse replied to fawnsternurse's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Fergus! I will defintely look into this and certainly appreciate the information. I was thinking about Toronto which is a city I really love! Have a great day!

  16. psych nurse travel

    fawnsternurse replied to lvmytime's topic in Psychiatric

    Hello, I have worked for Supplemental Heathcare and have also worked Psych since 1997. Please feel free to email me and I would be happy to share information with you. Mary Jo:) :)

  17. CNET exam

    fawnsternurse replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks for your reply! I did look at the web site and did write to them. I recently took this exam as part of pre employment screening. I was wondering if there was a way to prepare for this exam as I...

  18. Uniform stores in North Raleigh area?

    fawnsternurse replied to GoHeels's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello, There is a uniform shop off Capital near the beltline and a uniform shop off Old Wake Forest near the beltline.(440). Falls of the Neuse turns into Old Wake Forest. I have only been here a...

  19. A Nurse's Lifestyle

    fawnsternurse replied to Lauren3249's topic in General Nursing

    Shel, I am a nurse from Western NY (Buffalo) and I had to leave to find work elsewhere, so I am currently on travel contracts. It took me TWO MONTHS of consistantly filling out applications before I...

  20. Reiki Therapy?

    fawnsternurse replied to NurseLizard's topic in Holistic

    I am a recent level one Reiki practioner. Hoping to go to level 11 very soon. I believe that you have to wait one year to go to level 3. There is also this other energy healing modality I just heard...

  21. Federalize Nursing Licenses! Who's with me?

    fawnsternurse replied to mobileLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Bring it on!!!! I agree that a Federal license is the way to go. I understand cognitively the pro's and Cons of this argument but practically we boast of being so advanced. I want a federal license...

  22. Diabetes;RE: AKA or BKA

    fawnsternurse posted a topic in Operating Room

    Question: Hello ! All you O.R. Nurses (wish I was one, anyway different subject) My friends Mom lives in Vietnam and recently(1yr ago) developed cellulitis, leading to gangrene. Well, you know the...

  23. Lymphedema Therapy

    fawnsternurse replied to 5150dx's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Here is some info on the vodder method. Continuing Education for Massage Therapists and Nurses May 2004 Are you looking for C.E.U.'s ,or searching for a challenging new therapy modality? Put your MT...

  24. My new job...so far.

    fawnsternurse replied to CherryRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations Cherry on your 1st month in your new job.I have been reading about your transition and wish you all the best! MJ

  25. i did not pass

    fawnsternurse replied to amanda44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so sorry to hear this. I also went through school as a single mom with two kids.It was very challenging.... Please dont, give up!!! I can't emphasize that enough. You are in my prayers. Mary