tempest

That is why I did not go into med/surg lol.

I went right into psych from nursing school 2.5 yrs ago. Believe me you DO lose your skills. Unless you love psych and want to stay there, go with the rehab.

This is why I went straight into psych. Med/surg SUCKS!!!!! I learned that during clinicals. Always hated the med/surg rotations, and tele is no different. Psych is the bomb, it's clean, very little charting, entertaining, and I have about 7 hrs. of downtime a shift. In fact I am at work now! We even have a bed set up if any of us needs to take a nap on night shift. And since most of the pts. are frequent fliers you REALLY get to know them well. My fellow nurses and the techs are all as crazy as I am (you need a warped sense of humor to work psych) and we all have a good time at work.

you are in charge of the techs. Have a talk with her before you report her.

try a different specialty if you can.

go into psych. it's fun and you don't kill yourself!

I went right into acute psych and love it. I will probably stay in psych for the duration. It is easier than most other specialties, cleaner, and really entertaining! I hated med/surg in clinicals, would never work it.

chances are in this job market you would have a hard time finding a job as a new grad anyway. Go for the bsn, by the time you graduate the economy should have recovered at least a little.

in this horrible job market, I would NOT tell your current NM that you are interviewing for another position. In case it does not work out, you still have a job.

breath. oops

don't hold your breathe...

I had to move out of state for a job and I was lucky to get one at all!

eeeww

I work in psych as well and love it! very low stress.

Your school should have a tutor service free of charge. Spend some time there it will help.