psigrl

psigrl specializes in O.R. (neuro) then Psychiatry..

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1. What the heck is going on in Portland right now?

   psigrl replied to sonnyluv's topic in Oregon

   Hey Sonny, welcome to Portland! Just go to any agency....they are desparate for your specialty and will pay well. The best web site is Indeed.com or CareerBuilders. You have nothing to be concerned about. I would love to have your specialty backgr...

2. Am I in trouble?

   psigrl replied to johnsavv's topic in Psychiatric

   :cool:Something similar happened to me while working at the state hospital. I directed a large, menacing and threatening patient into a seclusion room and then had him exit under a minute (time it took to unlock the door) later when an aide offerred...

3. For Sale: Used Nurse. Dirt Cheap!

   psigrl replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Bravo!!! Glad to know you made it to the other side. Congrats.

4. Does this bother anyone else?

   psigrl replied to stdntnurse's topic in General Nursing

   "Passion"? MMM....not really. Maybe when I first started out in the 70's before DRG's came along. Maybe then I did. We had a charge nurse, a medication nurse, and we...the nurses aides who felt priviledged just to be allowed to be inside the pati...

5. SHOES: Are Dansko comfortable?

   psigrl replied to ternerzero's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I've tried just about everything but Danskos are unbeatable for me because I have a high arch. I think for those who may not need a lot of arch support a softer sole may be best.

6. Welcome to the Stress Management Forum!

   psigrl replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Stress 101

   Dear Mollie, Please don't be discouraged. I am a dynamic nurse who has managed units, yet I left my last job like a wounded puppy because my supervisor scared me senseless! Why? Who knows? She just reminded me of my mother many decades ago. She intim...

7. PTSD- Am I alone??

   psigrl replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Disabilities

   My God, no you are not alone!! I have been searching all over the internet for a site to discuss PTSD issues for those of us who don't feel we deserve to focus on this. Maybe some of us did have issues in childhood, but the point is we ended up in nu...

8. loneliness and isolation - that agency nurse

   psigrl replied to aussiemags's topic in Agency

   I'm loving that there is a thread for agency nurses! We are a breed apart-very talented, cerebral, and sensitive. We enjoy our own time and space. I have tried so very hard to convince myself to join a staff and both times it wasn't working. I fe...

9. I was slapped by a doctor!

   psigrl replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

   My dear, I am new to this site as I have been looking for a place to find in order to discuss nurses and ptsd. And I have found your letter! When I was a young nurse and new to the O.R a surgeon wasn't having a good day and reached around and slapp...