Thanks for your advice, all! I guess I feel like I should get more experience in the hospital/with "basic" assessment skills, as I've never worked FT as a nurse before--the past 2 years, work has...
For some background, I obtained my RN 2 years ago and immediately went back for my BA, which ended up being in psych. I have just graduated and am looking for FT work in psych. I have been working PT...
Hi all! This is related to the "advice on which job to take" post. I am hoping to get some info on what it is like to work as a nurse as part of a community mental heath agency, as part of a team...
Hello! For some background, I obtained my RN 2 years ago and immediately went back for my BA, which ended up being in psych. I have just graduated and am looking for FT work in psych. I have been...
Hi all! I would gladly appreciate your input in helping me decide..I have been offered one job, and had an interview for another today, which went well. I will hear back by Monday. Although I don't...
Thanks for your response! Yes, there would only be a counselor/MHW on for the entire shift. I am in this situation in the psych crisis unit I currently work at, and I feel safe--but pts are less...
Eileen, Thank you so much for your input!! I have been checking this thread incessantly for a response all evening! I feel pretty confident with my assessments, although I will definitely need to...
Hi all! I have an interview scheduled for a "Health and Wellness RN" position at a local (urban) mental health agency that sees a lot of DMH clients. The position is new (for the agency), and I was...
As a psych nurse, I would recommend it. A lot of people in RN school really didn't end up liking psych after their rotation..it's not for everyone (Just like any other