can'twait2B1

can'twait2B1

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  1. What to do? Feeling very alienated on my unit.

    can'twait2B1 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I have been working on an acute adult inpatient unit now for nearly three years. I have been feeling increasingly burnt out and have been looking for a different job. I love my patients, I really want...

  2. Issues with therapists/social workers on the unit? (Long)

    can'twait2B1 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I work on an inpatient behavioral health unit, we have 20 beds at this time. The days are very scheduled and we as nurses spend most of our day in the rec room with our patients whether it is meal...

  3. Issues with therapists/social workers on the unit? (Long)

    can'twait2B1 replied to can'twait2B1's topic in Psychiatric

    I think my biggest complaint was the tone/way the lead therapist (who is also the program manager) addressed my question. Had she said, "Hey I heard you had a question about the nursing role during...

  4. Issues with therapists/social workers on the unit? (Long)

    can'twait2B1 replied to can'twait2B1's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for your reply. I am going to just steer clear of the social worker's daily group and mind my own business and bide my time until I can find something

  5. Help, new unorganized behavioral unit!!!!

    can'twait2B1 replied to AlleeBooRN's topic in Psychiatric

    We have a very structured program, activity therapy, leisure group, circle group, nursing education and goal setting and reflection (setting in the am reflection in the pm) we also have personal time...

  6. Should I stay or should I go?

    can'twait2B1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been working at a inpatient psych unit since last year. I work as charge almost everytime I am scheduled, we have a team lead who works the other days, she doesn't work weekends and if we...

  7. Should I stay or should I go?

    can'twait2B1 replied to can'twait2B1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all of your replies, I have sent out a couple of resumes, I applied for a hospice job, its closer to home and I think my psych nursing background could be very helpful, thanks again, its so...

  8. Car Tags with Nursing Abbreviations

    can'twait2B1 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I recently saw a very pregnant woman get into a car with the plate LMP, I thought it was kind of

  9. Should I stay or should I go?

    can'twait2B1 replied to can'twait2B1's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting.... your psych position is driving YOU nuts??? LOL, yep, that about sums it up. Thanks for your replies. I have actually already emailed a contact of mine about a position at the hospital...

  10. Is my supervisor trying to get me to quit?

    can'twait2B1 replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    Are you the newest nurse on the floor? I can't see why they would schedule you as the "fill in " nurse unless you were lower seniority. I would def talk to supervisor and if things don't get better I...

  11. about Davita...

    can'twait2B1 replied to Billy5949's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I applied online Monday had two phone calls the same day and interviewed Wed, which was

  12. Need some advice from seasoned nurses

    can'twait2B1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys thanks for reading this, I am having some job issues that I really need advice on, Some background info, I have worked on the med-surg unit since April of 04, first as an aide while I...

  13. Is L&D for me????

    can'twait2B1 replied to Toots71506's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well I am a new RN grad myself (was an LPN prior) and I have been wondering the same thing, I am interested in L&D but as I have spent my whole nursing career in Med surg it is a scary step. But...

  14. RN- How do I get the most from CNA/s while not causing major conflict on the unit

    can'twait2B1 replied to kyrn1999's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Okay, this is a very common problem where I work, I myself worked as a CNA for ten years before going on to LPN and later RN school. I have never seen such disrespect between nurses and aides...

  15. ATT wait

    can'twait2B1 replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I got my temp RN today! Finally! My paperwork was turned in on June 4th, I am still waiting on my ATT but so far so good! Good luck to you guys hope you get yours

  16. ATT wait

    can'twait2B1 replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    The FBI background check can take a while, our school had us turn ours in by March, everybody in my class has now received their temp or ATT but me. I am so

  17. ATT wait

    can'twait2B1 replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Why are your records still at the school and your classmates have already tested? That doesn't make any sense? I would be calling the school today if I were you. My school sent our stuff in and it was...

  18. ATT wait

    can'twait2B1 replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated RN school in May and I too am still waiting for my temp license and ATT, I have called the BON and was told that since I have an arrest on my record my paperwork was in a huge pile on a...

  19. Length of time it takes to get temp license from arsbn?

    can'twait2B1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I completed the LPN program in April and I am still waiting for my temp license and my att. Anybody have any idea how long it takes? I am really needing the LPN pay right about now, the cna pay I am...

  20. scores on NCLEX-PN practice tests

    can'twait2B1 replied to lilreepeace's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Where did you find practice tests? My best friend took her boards in April and said the NCLEX PN review book didn't really help. I am hoping to get my att soon. Good luck to

  21. Questionable Dr. Ethics

    can'twait2B1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a LPN student graduating in Jan 05, I have been working weekends at a rural hospital as a CNA, this hospital also has helped me with my tuition for school. Saturday night (we work 12's) Only two...

  22. Questionable Dr. Ethics

    can'twait2B1 replied to can'twait2B1's topic in General Nursing

    Our docs are on the "buddy" system, I am sure he called his good buddy the doc caring for his father in law and told him to order it, I am not sure why bc the patient can use a urinal. As for the...

  23. What to expect after a tubal

    can'twait2B1 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am due next month, my previously scheduled c-section has changed and now I will be delivering lady partslly, I am to have a tubal the morning after I give birth. Can you tell me what to expect in...

  24. Your professional Opinions needed, Would you suggest changing Dr's late in pregancy?

    can'twait2B1 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry, this post may be long. Thanks in advance for your advice. I am a nursing student, I am also expecting my 4th baby. I was on the pill when I became pregnant. LMP was 3/26/03, due date orginally...

  25. Your professional Opinions needed, Would you suggest changing Dr's late in pregancy?

    can'twait2B1 replied to can'twait2B1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have called back and spoke to a nurse but all she said was whatever the dr said is correct. Actually this doctor is a NP I don't have a problem with that I just wish they could be a little more...