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I've posted here before on this topic. I'm a BSN with a BA in psych. I currently work in private care with a dementia care patient and part time at an urgent care clinic. I have been actively applying and (quite aggressively) reaching out to every...

Several people in my nurse support group have gotten out of their IPN contract a few months early. In fact....pretty much all of them have, now that I think about it. Even those who had relapsed early on in their contract. Anyone else notice that? ...

Did you talk to your CM about next steps? I'm so sorry you are going through this. I am in the IPN too and I seem to recall a girl in my nurse support group, who has since graduated, having a similar story. I recall she was able to graduate per he...

Of course- I'm happy to help in any way. I know what you mean about patience, too. Again- if you have a nurse support group- they are your best resource for things of this nature as each monitoring program is different. My group has been invaluabl...

In my state, several restrictions were lifted once I passed the 3 year mark in a 5 year contract, including direct supervision. I'd be cautious about asking your case manager. It's just not a good look, in general. But, if you are involved in a nurse...

Hello Everyone. Finally, I caught a break. I had a great interview the other day with the director of behavioral health for an inpatient psych position. I wish everyone could be interviewed by this man. He was kind, warm, engaging, and encouraging....

For so many reasons- both personal and professional- that are too long winded to get into here, I believe I really am meant to be in addictions nursing. I have a degree in psychology and personal experience with support groups for both behavioral he...

You've mentioned that quote before here and I made a mental note of it cuz I loved it so much! Such a great and true message.

I recall reading some posts about how to avoid dilutes/abnormals. This is directly from IPN and I think it will benefit anyone struggling with urine screens, regardless of the program you're in or the company who screens you. Hope it helps! Avoidin...

Oh also... yes, you messed up. Maybe more than once. I'm sure more than once. But you are still a decent person capable of love and loving. No amount of beating yourself up will change what you did. You must find a way to let it go so that you c...

I don't know if your particular monitoring program requires you to participate in weekly Nurse Support Groups, but if so, that is where the bulk of my healing took place. A room full of fellow nurses who have done (pretty much) exactly what you have...

I'm glad you found what worked for you. I, too, have had my own issues with dilutes/abnormals for no reason other than I am healthy and like to stay hydrated. Was floored when I first started dropping at how easy it was to fall outside of the IPN's...

That's probably the biggest hurdle. Not being able to connect with a human being. On the one hand, I get it, especially from HR, recruiters, hiring managers, etc... Can you imagine if every applicant was stalking them and had access to their direct...

i am scared straight. Message received loud and clear.

There are 2 large facilities in the miami-ft. lauderdale area that I'm applying to... but now I wonder if I could even do it if I were hired. Sigh Universal Health Services (UHS) Skewered (Again) by New Report | World of Psychology

That's such awesome and inspirational news! Nice to meet you too and thank you so very much for your kind words.

Yes! I just applied to corrections positions and some newly posted state facilities. I'm not giving up. Thank you for your recommendation.

Thanks for the recommendation. I live in Miami area so that's a bit far but I appreciate the reply. There are a lot of HCA facilities down here, Aventura, Kendall Regional, Mercy, etc... . I've applied to all. They all want inpatient psych experi...

I'm interested in learning about trauma informed care training but having a hard time finding information on line as I'm not quite sure what exactly I'm looking for. I'm looking to take courses or certifications on my own, that might make me more at...

just sent my application in for the crisis text hotline. Thank you for a great recommendation. That's something I would like to be apart of even if I weren't looking to fluff up my resume.

interested in this trauma informed care training but not sure I'm finding the correct course online. Would you be kind enough to provide a direct link to the course you have in mind? Thank you so much.

Thanks so much. You have so many awesome recommendations. Would you mind if I PM you later?

Just now really exploring government positions Agree that this is where you get the hardcore experience and really can prove yourself. I'm literally exploring every avenue. Thank you so much for responding.

Very interested, actually, more so interested in dual diagnosis as I have personal experience with addiction. There are many treatment centers down south and I've had 2 interviews. Both went very well but ultimately, they ended up going with anoth...

Thanks! I'm interested in learning more about the trauma informed care you recommend. I will PM you later. Thanks!