ivyleaf

ivyleaf

Ambulatory Case Management, Clinic, Psychiatry

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  1. Psych RN to MedSurg

    ivyleaf replied to katyb213's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Wondering how the OPs are doing with the switch... I am a psych nurse considering the

  2. Psych nurse interested in ED....

    ivyleaf replied to ivyleaf's topic in Emergency

    Haha I see what you're saying. Yeah, I live in the city and there isn't a rural area for a long way out around here... further then I'd want to commute-- although I may consider this in the future....

  3. Psych nurse interested in ED....

    ivyleaf replied to ivyleaf's topic in Emergency

    Missnurse- Thanks for all of your responses. I would love to do tele vs regular med surg if I could get in. NCLEX review book and policy/procedures are great ideas. Before I took my current job I...

  4. Psych nurse interested in ED....

    ivyleaf replied to ivyleaf's topic in Emergency

    Are you an ED nurse? I currently work at a large teaching hospital so I'd be hoping for an internal transfer (from the case management dept)--I'm told they don't take new grads into the

  5. Transitioning from office work to med-surg

    ivyleaf replied to Rmac307's topic in Medical-Surgical

    OP-- are you still at the office job? Any more

  6. NP vs MD and other discussions...

    ivyleaf posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know this has been discussed on other threads, but I am looking for advice for me personally.. I am an RN in my late 20s who has practiced only in psych. To give you some background, I did some...

  7. Transitioning from office work to med-surg

    ivyleaf replied to Rmac307's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have a somewhat similar situation, although I'm not quite ready to make a move. Due to multiple factors, after graduating I took a part time job at an unlocked mental health unit and since have...

  8. Psychiatric NP's on hospital consult service?

    ivyleaf posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Has anyone ever heard of PMHNP's working on a psych. consult service in a hospital? I currently work as an RN case manager for an MD-run psychiatric consult-liaison service in a large teaching...

  9. Psychiatric NP's on consult service?

    ivyleaf replied to ivyleaf's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Interesting!! Where do you work, and where did you train, if you don't mind me asking? In our hospital, the consult-liaison team is comprised only of psychiatrists (attendings, residents, fellows)...

  10. Psychiatric NP's on consult service?

    ivyleaf replied to ivyleaf's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are you in the SF area? Have you seen other positions like this, and if so, in what area of the country? I work in the Boston MA area and haven't yet seen NP's in this role, but it's exactly what I...

  11. Two years BH case management can I get on the floor

    ivyleaf replied to thekid's topic in Psychiatric

    I definitely think it would help! If you have med-surg experience, that is definitely an asset, as many psych nurses don't (I am a psych nurse w/no med surg exp so this is not a dig to psych...

  12. Assertive Desperate Professional In-need of EMPLOYMENT!! (ADPIE) ;)

    ivyleaf replied to Chapo84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Also make sure you follow up with calls and emails--- this is how I have got my past positions. They get tons of apps; the people that follow up get theirs pushed up the

  13. Assertive Desperate Professional In-need of EMPLOYMENT!! (ADPIE) ;)

    ivyleaf replied to Chapo84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Have you looked into psych nursing? There are usu jobs available, as it is a "less desirable" field for many nurses (I work in psych so this is not true for everyone!!). Even if you dont want to stay...

  14. Let go after three days? Seriously?!?!

    ivyleaf replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds like it definitely wasn't you-- yes you may have been slower then they'd have liked, but they knew your background going in and they hired you!! I think that is very unfair and...

  15. Assertive Desperate Professional In-need of EMPLOYMENT!! (ADPIE) ;)

    ivyleaf replied to Chapo84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Try Genesis LTC/Rehab, they have many sites and def. have openings. Also I heard that Leonard Florence (LTC/Rehab w. vent and other neuro d/o units) is looking to hire. Good

  16. Anyone who works at MGH?

    ivyleaf replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I just started a job at MGH in case management as an external candidate. I had 5 yrs experience in my specialty and had an interview for a per diem position. 2-3 wks later I got a call-- the full-time...

  17. ANP vs FNP vs ACNP for ED?

    ivyleaf posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I am interested in working as an NP in the ED someday and am wondering which degree would make the most sense. I'm not particularly interested in working with children, but I don't want to limit...

  18. Pursuing a job that would possibly lead to declining a job offer after accepting?

    ivyleaf posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I accepted a job offer at a hospital 1 wk ago, but am now having second thoughts. The job is in my current specialty, and over the past month or so I have been thinking about switching specialties. A...

  19. Starting in LTC as old "new" nurse with short orientation-- what should I review?

    ivyleaf posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am an RN with 5 yrs of experience, all in psych. I have not touched a wound vac, dressing, IV, catheter, or decubitus since nursing school, and I feel like I didn't even get much hands-on experience...

  20. Nursing homes pay??

    ivyleaf replied to mb19's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Would it be appropriate to ask for more ($30 or 31)? I make a little over $34 full time and have another PD job where I make

  21. RNs who work both hospitals and LTC, is your pay the same?

    ivyleaf replied to tokebi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How does $27/hr sound for LTC per diem pay in MA right outside of Boston? I have 5 yrs of experience, psych only and none in LTC.

  22. Starting in LTC as old "new" nurse with short orientation-- what should I review?

    ivyleaf replied to ivyleaf's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks! Lol, yeah, both tube feedings and PICCs sound scary (as in, unknown) -- I am hoping I get a good preceptor/person to shadow who is patient!! Yes, I have a lot of experience dealing with...

  23. Fair LTC starting pay (esp. in Mass.)?

    ivyleaf posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm an RN with 5 yrs of experience, only in psych. I am interviewing for PD positions in LTC/rehab b/c I want to gain more "medical" nursing exp. in case I decide to branch into acute care (and no one...

  24. Nursing homes pay??

    ivyleaf replied to mb19's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I was quoted $27/hr starting as an RN with 5 yrs experience in psych but none in acute or LTC. This is less than 5 miles outside of Boston. Is this

  25. RN pay at Melrose Wakefield Hospital

    ivyleaf replied to mry2121's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I worked there per diem with 2 yrs of experience-- I think depending on the shift and if it was the weekend I got between