HangInThere

HangInThere BSN, RN

taking a break from inpatient psychiatric nursing

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  1. Are you Tanning?

    HangInThere replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Ah, the 2L of water is

  2. Are you Tanning?

    HangInThere replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Mind if I ask what you usually eat at 'breakfast', 'lunch', and 'dinner'? In other words, what foods keeps you going? I started evening-nights three months ago, and really want to figure this out to...

  3. Hired as a NYC School Nurse ... Almost!

    HangInThere replied to HangInThere's topic in School

    P.S. Just to clarify, I wasn't hired by NYC DOHMH. I found a different job with a different

  4. Hired as a NYC School Nurse ... Almost!

    HangInThere replied to HangInThere's topic in School

    Hi. I wasn't hired as a school nurse, but I kept my job hunt going. Everything did work out, even though I was hired for another kind of job. Best of luck to you, and I hope you get hired and make a...

  5. Silly question about asthma

    HangInThere replied to mc3's topic in School

    Well done, and good luck with those

  6. Hired as a NYC School Nurse ... Almost!

    HangInThere replied to HangInThere's topic in School

    Thank you! And thanks for asking, but I've not yet heard back. I will be checking in with the recruiter again next week. About three weeks ago she checked in with Brooklyn and Manhattan directors to...

  7. Hired as a NYC School Nurse ... Almost!

    HangInThere replied to HangInThere's topic in School

    Thank you, vvasq87. That makes sense that the real offer will come with the school assignment. I have a list of the documents they need and I am prepared just in case I get that call too....

  8. Hired as a NYC School Nurse ... Almost!

    HangInThere replied to HangInThere's topic in School

    And if the process is backed up, I'm

  9. Hired as a NYC School Nurse ... Almost!

    HangInThere replied to HangInThere's topic in School

    Thanks! I guess I'm hoping for one more "forth" in the back-and-forth. If it's a city budget problem, I hope the new mayor and city council support new

  10. Hanging It Up

    HangInThere replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired Nurses

    lol! Too

  11. Hanging It Up

    HangInThere replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired Nurses

    Congratulations on finding a great new job. What is

  12. Never waste an opportunity...

    HangInThere replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Concerto_in_C, how long is your commute, and is it tough on winter roads? Also, is it easy to build social circles at your hospital or neighborhood? I am a city dweller now, and I wonder how long it...

  13. Salary for school nurses in NYC?

    HangInThere replied to 1lollipop's topic in School

    Because the NYC school nurse works 10 months of the year, it's considered part-time. But, there are still health insurance and other benefits throughout the full year. The title is JPHN, Junior Public...

  14. What do you tell parents when...

    HangInThere replied to mason83's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Validating their feelings is essential. Sitting in a waiting room is tough for people who relieve stress through activity, so I ask what they usually do to relieve stress in difficult situations. If...

  15. Silly question about asthma

    HangInThere replied to mc3's topic in School

    Could his question be an opening to express more about his symptoms? Maybe describing it more could lead to relieve some of his stress. I might try, "Well, how do you really feel

  16. School nursing or not? I need advice!

    HangInThere replied to EsMo18's topic in School

    I agree, there's no harm in applying for the job. See what happens! Also, here's a trick when making a big decision: pretend you have made the decision, and sit with it for three days. In this case,...

  17. School nursing or not? I need advice!

    HangInThere replied to EsMo18's topic in School

    I agree, there's no harm in applying for the job. Also, here's a trick when making a big decision: pretend you have made the decision, and sit with it for three days. In this case, pretend that you...

  18. School Nurse Procedure/Policy Manual

    HangInThere replied to 100kids's topic in School

    Great resources! Thank you. I will begin as a NYC School Nurse in 2014, and plan to study up and gather materials into a binder for my office. Thank you, intheweeds! And, a question to 100kids, how is...

  19. Nursing Jobs in NYC

    HangInThere replied to dnsonthego's topic in General Students

    Didn't Kingsboro Psychiatric inpatient close last year, too? And don't forget St. Vincent's. Gosh, it looks like we nurses may have to open our own care centers, because there are certainly many New...

  20. School Nursing: Burnout and Renewal

    HangInThere replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    So terrific to know how you made it though feeling burned-out to the place where it makes sense for you to stay in your job and make a difference. I really enjoyed reading that. Thank

  21. Has anyone attended Suny Delhi's online RN-BSN program?

    HangInThere replied to libra.rn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for your generosity in filling in the gaps, Metfan! Suny Delhi's website is very informative, but you filled in the gaps for me.

  22. does 1199 SEIU helps you find a RN job?

    HangInThere replied to libra.rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also, from the website I posted above: RN Graduate Exit to Employment Workshop September 19, 2013 Fund: Training and Employment Event Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: Manhattan Site 330 West 42nd...

  23. does 1199 SEIU helps you find a RN job?

    HangInThere replied to libra.rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    fyi - 1199 Training and Employment Center 1199SEIU Funds » Employment

  24. 4th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    HangInThere replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "Okay you're right, nurses are NOT

  25. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    HangInThere replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    CourtneyH, do you have the link for the Facebook page where you saw the photo?