Marshall1

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  1. is it hard to get into clinical nursing with only floor nursing experience?

    Marshall1 replied to janice_c67's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not sure what you mean by "clinical nursing" - do you mean working in an actual

  2. Stress related near breakdown

    Marshall1 replied to inthesouthrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Some of what you are experiencing may be the meds getting into your system & the general chemical changes that are taking place...I know it doesn't help but you really are not alone in this and I...

  3. Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    Marshall1 replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have tried twice to work LTC in the area I live...and I can't do it. Like others have posted, lots of chaos, employees who are either decent or not, management does understand, at least at this...

  4. So unhappy, then a huge life change--is this a sign?

    Marshall1 replied to wannabecnl's topic in Health, Stress Management

    First, let me say how truly sorry I am about your mom. As far as going back to the heart unit...my own experience was similar to yours though my parents died of cancer. When my Dad died in 2002 I...

  5. Nurse II for VA clinic question

    Marshall1 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Before anyone "yells" at me...I looked through every post and every web site and googled all I can to get some information on what a Nurse II for a VA CLINIC can expect salary wise...some people quote...

  6. What would you do?

    Marshall1 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't nights pay more and have diffs as well? I've never known day shift to pay more than nights...I know what you mean about night shift...I never worked it either except for a position that...

  7. Accepted one job but got a better offer. What should I do?

    Marshall1 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Nursing Career

    As others have posted, be honest, short and to the point. It would be silly to take a part time position when this other position offers so much more. Good luck in your new FT

  8. Nurse II for VA clinic question

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in Government, Military

    elprup - sent you a PM Thanks jeckRN - most around here pay $27-28/hr day

  9. working as an RN at a college/university health center...anyone?

    Marshall1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Am not sure where to post this so I'm going for the general discussion area...anyone work for a health center at a college or university? Someone asked me to apply for an RN position she has open...it...

  10. Geri psych unit...no security, no respiratory therapy

    Marshall1 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    There is a geri psych position on a unit that is hospital based...this is a small unit and open less than a year. There is usually one RN and one tech for the patients (max 12)..however, there is no...

  11. Geri psych unit...no security, no respiratory therapy

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, i mean there is no RT for the WHOLE hospital after 5. I was shocked..as far as security...again, not just for this unit but NONE EVER for the hospital. Just strange to

  12. Accepted psych position..am now unsure due to family history......

    Marshall1 replied to Gratefulprn's topic in Psychiatric

    I have no advice but I can tell you that I have recently interviewed/been offered a position on a geri-psych unit and I am not sure the management grasps how unstable and potentially violent psych...

  13. Why are we as Psych nurses seen as bottom of the barrel?

    Marshall1 replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't know what IVR is...but...as far as bottom of the barrel..I have honestly never heard that re: psych nurses...only LTC and ALF nurses - which I do not agree with - but where I live, nurses who...

  14. Nurse II for VA clinic question

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for replying however I am not a military nurse - haven't ever been - so this is a question re: civilians hired as RN's for VA clinics - not hospitals...so I don't think your pay would be what a...

  15. State reportable incident..but who is "state?"

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Who - what agency - for the state? That's what I don't know...she said the ombudsman is NOT the reportable agency - it's actually a business that is a step before (?) "the state" steps in - is the...

  16. Is there such a thing as a good LTC?

    Marshall1 replied to MN.MelissaCNA's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I know of several in the N. Florida area that are really

  17. Stressed out from job

    Marshall1 replied to Rnurse 2008's topic in General Nursing

    Who cares what anyone thinks - you are the one who has to get up and go to this job...NO job is worth your health/well being. You gave it a shot - it didn't work and wasn't for you - lesson learned...

  18. Stress, Stress

    Marshall1 replied to RNSuzq1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Tell your director what you have posted here and that for your physical and emotional health you cannot be charge any longer..if they persist you can continue and accept the situation, find another...

  19. So is counseling worth the price?

    Marshall1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've been to therapy a few times over the years...unlike some people, I did not find it helpful - it was good to be able to vent to someone that was neutral. I have insurance an co-pay is only $20 for...

  20. Reviewing potential admissions?

    Marshall1 replied to Guest321574's topic in Psychiatric

    It is at the hospital near me.....the nurses do exactly what you said you are doing

  21. Need STAT advice ~lowball job offer~

    Marshall1 replied to Conqueror+'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The web sites such as salary.com usually do not take into account a persons experience, where the job is located etc. They are more reference points...most companies are not going to offer someone...

  22. Switching Careers/Being Young?

    Marshall1 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I have made concerted efforts to get out of/stay away from bedside nursing for the past few years..it's possible and most likely, depending on where you live, not too difficult. Living in a more...

  23. Pros and Cons of dialysis nursing, please.....(I am considering Davita)

    Marshall1 replied to LizAnn's topic in Nursing Career

    I think if you search Davita on here you will find the majority of the posts are negative...I will tell you my short (very) short tent in dialysis...I was interviewed, hired and started working. The...

  24. Borderline Personality and medication question

    Marshall1 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Those of you who work in psych...do you think antidepressants such as Cymbalta, etc (not psychotropics) are effective for people with BPD? I realize CBT is a part of treatment but given the totality...

  25. Health Dept. pay and work enviroment

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in Public, Community Health

    Yes, $17..a little over 36K/yr for FT...I think this is why they advertise fairly often for the position...I think nurses get into it thinking it will be better than whatever else they are doing but...