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For nurses that DID NOT get accepted into EKU...do you know why? Are they highly selective? I’m just surprised I was rejected and not really given a reason.

Hello fellow nurses! I’m wondering if there’s anyone else with experience getting into this program. I meet all the qualifications and I have years of psych experience. I received a rejection letter today for the program without any real explanation. It seems odd to me because I didn’t think this was a difficult program to get into. I’m so discouraged! Any advice??

Haha! A coal mine! Thank you Brenda! I think my minds made up.

Hello fellow nurses! I would like some feedback from anyone who can give me any information regarding these hospitals and working conditions. I’m moving to the area from south Florida and I’m currently seeking a psych position. I have an interview with both facilities. HCA in Florida doesn’t have the best reputation but I’m not so sure in other states. Carilion is growing and appears to have a lot of opportunities in the future. LewisGale has a clinical ladder... please help!!

Well, after waiting months for an interview(after graduating), I finally got a call back & have an interview scheduled for next week!! And my dream job nonetheless!!! I love psych & currently work with eating d/o clients(as an LPN). My interview is at a psych hospital, which I have never done acute inpatient psych before. Any pointers for the interview? Anything I should start brushing up on?? Thanks for your help!

Been looking for 8 months since graduation. Been licensed for 3 months. No luck at all!! Not even an interview!

hi all! I posted here a couple of months ago looking for psych positions opening up anywhere in the country. I have two interviews next week in private hospitals located in florida(in small towns). Jut following up an wondering if there's anything else out there?! I would love to move to Cali!! Thanks =)

Hi all! I've been an LPN for 7 years now and I am a recent RN grad. I have applied for numerous RN positions with no call backs EXCEPT for one..case management. Now, I know nothing about case management or have ever considered it. My passion is in psych nursing and eventually plan to get my psych NP. why I applied for this position? Due to the current surplus of nurses in south florida, there isn't many options out there AND I was on a website and saw the ad and just had a FEELING. Sure enough, I applied and got a call back the same day!! The position is a peds nurse case manager working in the welfare system. Sounds pretty cool! anyone else work in a similar environment? Though...I'm not sure if I'm making a mistake by giving up hands on nursing and I'm scared I'm going to end up regretting it!! Also, any pointers for the interview? Questions I should ask?? Thank you ladies & gents!! :yelclap:

Also, are you working in a state/forensic hospital or private? how do you like it?

3 psych positions?? Do you or did you have experience at the time??

Hi everyone! Well, after all my hard work, I have finally completed my LPN-RN bridge program =) I've been a prison nurse for a couple of years and LOVE psych. I am planning on going back to school this year and starting on my Psych NP/CNS. I am looking for my first psych job and willing to relocate ANYWHERE!!! any ideas?!?!?

yes, the va hires lpn's..but it's not easy to get your foot in the door. i doubt um hospital hires lpn's but the sylvester center does! good luck!

what school are you looking into?? Where have you applied for work??

Haven't found anything either:crying2: I ended up landing a job in hollywood at a nursing home and it was a nightmare!! needless to say, I only lasted a week. Ive continued looking on the internet and asking around. I've gone to promed(they never call, and I always fax my availability) and maxim won't send me on assignments without my physical(which I have no money for right now). Still, nothing permanent. I'm trying to get into keiser's LPN to RN bridge program. I've had enough!!

Graveyard LPN; Did you ever have any luck with finding a job?