CASTLEGATES

CASTLEGATES

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  1. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

    CASTLEGATES replied to SN1234's topic in General Nursing

    "I'm depressed, I don't feel like doing sh&*" "Do you want to eat?" "NO" Do you want to shower "NO" "Your clothes reek of 6 month old dead animal; ground hog to be specific...maybe you'd like to...

  2. Re-Entry into Acute Care

    CASTLEGATES replied to marksimmons's topic in General Nursing

    find places that offer externships and grad nurse programs. Start calling around, find your target and call HR let them know you're getting in there it's just a matter of how long (politely). If you...

  3. Would you encourage someone who was considering nursing school?

    CASTLEGATES replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    nursing is a great job but a micturatingly poor career. pay compression (for those of you who don't know what that means; a 20 yr nurse with a bsn gets the same pay as an diploma nurse 1 yr out of...

  4. BRAND NEW HERE!! Need a little help, please? :)

    CASTLEGATES replied to SB113's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Now I know what field I need to go in to...teaching-PhD and open a program! Backlogged with applicants and they're worried about the shortage. Soon as the economy turns back, the vacancies will...

  5. JHU vibe?

    CASTLEGATES replied to mollysdirtysprocket's topic in Maryland Nursing

    JHU schooling is like their hospital...it's an honor for you to be there so you have to settle for lower pay or major inconveniences. Depending on your degree, most I talk to complain of having to...

  6. Will work for...anything?

    CASTLEGATES replied to maman2zoe's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I would always throw spaghetti on the walls and see what sticks. I've got 15 applications rolling right now. Got a drug test order in the mail but I didn't formally apply there yet (but it's a good...

  7. Moving to Baltimore--quiet/safe areas to live?

    CASTLEGATES replied to Toby's mum's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Baltimore DC area pays more because it costs more. Same with NYC. Expect your electric bill to double over the next couple years (mine already went up 25%) thanks to bad MD legislation. Carroll county...

  8. which is better

    CASTLEGATES replied to MINNY31's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'd get my BSN whle you have the opportunity to go to school. My mother went back when she was 50 something and here I am seeking my advanced degrees now. I regret ever stopping school for a second....

  9. Hospitals in MD

    CASTLEGATES replied to runmommy1's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'd definitely knock out a year of floor experience then move on. It rounds you out perfectly and what you think may be great may limit you to a job that wasn't what you thought. You're definitely...

  10. Shady Grove in Rockville

    CASTLEGATES replied to nursprl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    It was the former CEO Breckenridge whose bonus was exactly the amount that would have cost to pay nursing salaries to make up for the critical shortage that got them in trouble a while back (it's all...

  11. Southern Maryland Hospital

    CASTLEGATES replied to OriolesMagic's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I would NOT recommend it. I turned down a LOT of money but losing my license wasn't worth it. It felt quite dysfunctional and out of control. I learned working for a stellar facility was my only...

  12. Montgomery College Takoma Park

    CASTLEGATES replied to MNRN22's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I went there; being one of four males, who had to take tests separated (one exam, I'd be in the hall outside the classroom and the others in each corner of the room the next exam the other male would...