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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)....