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  1. Does anyone know a good site to get RN CEUs for Psychiatric nursing?

    fancyhen replied to Nurselacey's topic in Psychiatric

    RN.com has unlimited CEU's for a year for 19.99. They have quite a few psych topics and will also keep track of the CEU's. You print out your own certificates too. Good budget priced site for basic...

  2. Straight nights or day/nt rotation for new grad w/ kids

    fancyhen replied to LordHaveMercy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that rotating shifts is the pits. You always feel tired. When my kids were the age of yours, I worked a lot of nights. I got in the habit of going to sleep as soon as I got home in the morning...

  3. RNs, are ya stressed out? Need a good cry?

    fancyhen replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I really needed that today. Helps to keep things in perspective. Thanks to all our Veterans and those who love them.

  4. LTC.. will working here eventually help me in psych?

    fancyhen replied to cherubhipster's topic in Psychiatric

    I've worked in psych/mental health for over 20 years and LOVE it. I've worked adult, adolescent and geriatric and have my certification in it. You'll get some experience under your belt at your LTC...

  5. do you find it hard to find jobs in other field after Psych?

    fancyhen replied to jxRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I've worked psych for over 22 years and really didn't have trouble finding other jobs BUT I usually worked a per diem job in another field....such as Med/Surg, Maternal Child Health, skilled nursing...

  6. ANCC certification - does good, or just looks good?

    fancyhen replied to NiteNurz79's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree that it makes a "statement" that you care enough to go above the minimum standard and it was also the hardest test I ever took. LOL. I usually do very well on standardized tests and I passed...

  7. ANCC certification - does good, or just looks good?

    fancyhen replied to NiteNurz79's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree that it makes a "statement" that you care enough to go above the minimum standard and it was also the hardest test I ever took. LOL. I usually do very well on standardized tests and I passed...

  8. Need honest opinion. Best area for new grad to start

    fancyhen replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Med/Surg is great but can be a bit overwhelming to a new graduate. Depends on what type of preceptorship program your facility offers. The longer the better but with the economy, that's not really...

  9. switching from nights to days - differences

    fancyhen replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    It's great to ask for advice BEFORE you start something new. I've been a psych nurse for over 20 years (adults, kids, teens, inpatient and outpatient) and worked all the shifts. No matter what kind of...

  10. Suggested Videos / Movies About Mental Health

    fancyhen replied to NCindasun21's topic in Psychiatric

    "As Good As It Gets" is great for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and "Shutter Island" is great for...lots of reasons.

  11. Lewes, delaware assignment

    fancyhen replied to goins004's topic in Travel

    Me again...I didn't address your question about the weather. September is usually still pretty warm. The ocean temps are wonderfully warm by then and the beach experiences it's "second season". Bring...

  12. Lewes, delaware assignment

    fancyhen replied to goins004's topic in Travel

    Hey. I live about 30 miles from Lewes. Very beautiful area with an active night life, at least during the Summer. Beach town about 10 miles from Rehoboth Beach, DE and Ocean City,MD.(Atlantic Ocean)....