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  1. Very Confused about first job-cont. of very nervous first job. HELP!

    beat2beat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, Here I am again. Thanks so much for the words of encouragement last night, now another possible road block and please be honest with me about this, especially the seasoned nurses out...

  2. Anyone Bipolar???

    beat2beat replied to phoenix72's topic in Health, Stress Management

    i cannot agree with you more on midnight shift being destabilizing. i was diagnosed as bipolar in 1994 and have been mood-swing free and stable on medication for over 10 years. i was fine all the way...

  3. Psych NP or Psych CNS???? Confused!

    beat2beat posted a topic in Psychiatric

    hello fellow nurses, i just received my bsn in march 2009 and began working in addictions treatment and recovery. prior to earning my nursing degree i worked in the psychiatric field and earned a...

  4. Psych NP or Psych CNS???? Confused!

    beat2beat replied to beat2beat's topic in Psychiatric

    I will explore the site further. I was looking for a combined program as you mentioned, but have been unable to find one. I am mostly curious as to what to type of different settings I can work in...

  5. New grad starting in substance abuse rehab center need help please

    beat2beat replied to Saint637's topic in Addictions

    Hi, I have been working with in addictions treatment for 6 months now and am also a new nurse. The main duties of my job are to assess for detox symptoms and treat the patient with prescribed detox...

  6. New Grad entering Skilled Nursing

    beat2beat posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello, I am a new member of the forum and I am in need of some advice, encouragement. I graduated in January, and have had a real hard time finding a job. I just was offered and accepted a RN...

  7. Did anyone consider becoming a psychologist first?

    beat2beat replied to darthbreezy's topic in Psychiatric

    I considered being a psychologist before becoming a nurse. I got a degree in Human Services and spent some time working in the field. I love psyche. I stand in awe of the mind and how it works....

  8. PerDiem - can I work for more than one company?

    beat2beat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I have a question about correct per diem protocol. I have just started orientation for a per diem position at a substance abuse recovery program and got a phone call today from a psych...

  9. Recent New Grads: Job Search Poll

    beat2beat replied to muesli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated end of January 09', took boards in mid-March, and still haven't found anythinge except per diem at drug treatment facility. Hope it turns into full time though. It is right up my

  10. Looking to Relocate -- What is the Virginia nursing market like right now

    beat2beat posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    hi everybody, my husband and i are considering a relocation to virginia if things don't open up here in the sunshine state soon. my family lives in linden. can anyone tell me how the nursing market...

  11. WAS I REALLY HIRED???

    beat2beat replied to snowyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Call HR. I don't think it would be coming across as nagging, or maybe you could send an e-mail telling them you are just checking in to make sure they have recieved all of the necessary pre-employment...

  12. Always curving TESTS!!!!!

    beat2beat replied to Etana85's topic in General Nursing

    unfortunately i had that problem at my school too, and i was the one who got ripped a new one like you get ripped while others just screwed up time and time again and got away with it --- but not me,...

  13. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    beat2beat replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to that last statement. I am one of the seriously in debt loan holders, but I too will just face the music. The lenders were good enough to invest in me and make the money available to me, one...

  14. Very Confused about first job-cont. of very nervous first job. HELP!

    beat2beat replied to beat2beat's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in West Palm Beach. You know what, since I am a new grad I haven't developed the foresight of what you mentioned which really has swayed me to make my final decision to not venture into this...

  15. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    beat2beat replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, As I read this thread I sit here with that all to familiar sinking panicky feeling in my gut and I actually am breaking a sweat as I have so many nights laying in bed wondering how I am...

  16. Very Confused about first job-cont. of very nervous first job. HELP!

    beat2beat replied to beat2beat's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I would be responsible for patient care and for supervision and delegation of assignments to the LPN/LVN and CNA's. The actual title is RN-Supervisor. I would be the only RN on the subacute end...

  17. Finally found a job!

    beat2beat replied to prudence09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so happy for you. Those of us who are finding jobs right now are truely

  18. Very Confused about first job-cont. of very nervous first job. HELP!

    beat2beat replied to beat2beat's topic in General Nursing

    changeofpace, I went online to see what the facility ranking is (I can't find it). I went on Fldoh and google. I did find a report and noticed that their pressure sore for long and short term...

  19. Very Confused about first job-cont. of very nervous first job. HELP!

    beat2beat replied to beat2beat's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, OneLoneNurse, I feel the same way about the setting up for failure thing. I think my orientation may have been shortened at the rehab (drug) because I have worked in drug rehab in another...

  20. Very Confused about first job-cont. of very nervous first job. HELP!

    beat2beat replied to beat2beat's topic in General Nursing

    O.K. so I've been thinking. Drug rehab drop wants me to meet with HR tomorrow to get the paper work rolling. Facility orientation for SNF is on Wed and Thurs. Actual floor orientation with the nurse...

  21. Starting first job--- really nervous

    beat2beat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello to all my fellow nurses out there! I am in need of some words of wisdom and encouragement. I am starting my first job as a RN next monday and I am super nervous. I will be working in SNF. I...

  22. Starting first job--- really nervous

    beat2beat replied to beat2beat's topic in General Nursing

    pookatunie, I promised myself that no matter what, I'd stay a year on this job. Some of my classmates are on their 3rd job already and most of us just sat for boards in March or April. It will be...

  23. Another care plan question !!!

    beat2beat replied to studentmumof4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    off the top of my head how bout, for bowel and urinary incontinance: Risk for Impaired skin integrity, Self Care Deficit. Alzheimers: Risk for injury, Disturbed thought processes, Impaired Social...

  24. Another care plan question !!!

    beat2beat replied to studentmumof4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would love to help with this but I am not sure exactly what you are looking for. Are you looking for nursing diagnoses with interventions and expected outcomes or are you looking for the different...

  25. Starting first job--- really nervous

    beat2beat replied to beat2beat's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad you all are out there, because I would really be feeling a lot more scared right now if you were not out there for me. I have some questions if any one would like to toss out their...