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  1. Z track for IM injections?

    gnursjr2 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, I just started working at a new job on a psych unit. My preceptor watched me give a IM Ativan. I have given many an injection at other facilities, so it's not a forgien thing to me. Anyway, after...

  2. Does this sound like a decent rate?

    gnursjr2 posted a topic in Travel

    Recruiter offering take home of 1300 per week. Out of that I have to pay housing. This is in Calif. They are offering 1000 completion bonus at end of 10 week contract. I appreciate any feedback.

  3. VA Hospital Travelers

    gnursjr2 posted a topic in Travel

    Hi: Has anyone out there been a traveler at a VA hospital? I just got signed on a contract and want to know what to expect, since it is a federal job.

  4. Travel opportunities for psych nurse

    gnursjr2 replied to nf0772's topic in Psychiatric

    Travel for Psych RNs is not plentiful. They are few, and lots of competition. My first contract was by lots of phone calls all over to recruiters, took tons of work. So, in my personal opinion, don't...

  5. Psych nursing in MD/DC/Northern VA

    gnursjr2 replied to Nicci123's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, I just wanted to know how your ADN to BSN was going. I am looking into different colleges at this time. Is it a do-able thing to work full time and go to school. If I may ask, what school did you...

  6. Travel nurses - any regrets?

    gnursjr2 replied to vegnurse21's topic in Travel

    Psych is really hard to find travel jobs in, especially now. I don't recommend traveling if that is your speciality, there is no real demand. You can find a job, but it takes ALOT of work and...

  7. Travel position turned permanent

    gnursjr2 replied to NYRN315's topic in Travel

    The last travel assignment I did, they offered everyone a perm job, so it's not unusual. My company had no problem with it. I think it depends on the company. I decided not to sign on perm with the...

  8. Rude interviews - Common?

    gnursjr2 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am wanting some feedback regarding job interviews that you have experienced. I've been on quite a few, but this last week was the icing on the cake for me. It started out when I was in the waiting...

  9. VA RN pay? Step system- previous degrees?

    gnursjr2 replied to kss0740's topic in Government, Military

    From my experience at a VA in CA, you are going to do very well. They are really big into people with degrees, the more education you have, to them you walk on water. You will hire in at a higher rate...

  10. Rude Interviewers - Common?

    gnursjr2 posted a topic in Travel

    I am wanting some feedback regarding job interviews that you have experienced. I've been on quite a few, but this last week was the icing on the cake for me. It started out when I was in the waiting...

  11. Job Market (Specific to Psych Nursing)

    gnursjr2 replied to ChineseLantern's topic in Psychiatric

    There is no shortage of psych RNs. When I graduated in 2009, no jobs were to be found for New Grads in So. CA, and believe me I went to every job fair far and wide, tons and tons of competition. I had...

  12. Psychiatric Nursing at Glendale Adventist

    gnursjr2 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, has anyone out there ever worked at Glendale Adventist, in Glendale CA, behavioral health units? I was wondering if you could give me any feedback. It is much appreciated. Thank

  13. Psychiatric Nursing at Glendale Adventist

    gnursjr2 replied to gnursjr2's topic in Psychiatric

    VVMaze: Have you applied to this unit yourself? Let me know.

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

    gnursjr2 replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in Psychiatric

    I've gotten a lot of flack about being a psych RN, from family, neighbors, hair stylist, gym instructor etc. People in general are very frightened by the mentally ill. It is by far "another world"...

  15. Best Cities to Work (Pay and Experience)

    gnursjr2 replied to godbless-yute's topic in Travel

    I was just in San Diego on contract, paid really well, but it was a fortune to live there. You have to take into consideration, things like TX, and NV don't have State tax, so you clear more $$....

  16. new grad psych shift hours

    gnursjr2 replied to xdelitezx's topic in Psychiatric

    If you don't think you can hang with the night shift, I'd take the p/t evenings. Night shift is not for everyone, especially 5 nights a week. You never know what might happen, if they like you, maybe...

  17. Psych nurse moving to LA area

    gnursjr2 replied to cache77's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi: Yes, getting a Psych RN job in CA is not easy, takes a lot of persistance, and it helps to know someone. Yes, l would like to know the Psych possibilities you had talked about in Phoenix. I want...

  18. Thoughts on Emerald Health Services?

    gnursjr2 replied to flowerffuts's topic in Travel

    They have been trying to get me to sign with them, but the recruiter I've been talking to is a shark circling - lies, nasty. Not my first

  19. Child Psych? Your opinions...

    gnursjr2 replied to nursemelyn's topic in Psychiatric

    I personally have had my worst days as a psych RN on the adolescent unit, that's what my grey hair is from. It was heart breaking, and it opened a world that I never in my wildest imagination knew...

  20. acute psych unit

    gnursjr2 replied to Aviationurse's topic in Psychiatric

    A locked Acute Unit means the doors are kept locked at the entrances and exits to a unit. Patients bathrooms are not kept locked within the unit, unless there is some type of maintenance problem...

  21. Getting a job with RN (already have BA from years ago)

    gnursjr2 replied to Amee200's topic in Psychiatric

    After going back to school as an older person, and attaining my ADN, what a huge disappointment it was to find out new grads were no longer in demand. Now, after moving to another state to attain the...

  22. VA Hospital Travelers

    gnursjr2 replied to gnursjr2's topic in Travel

    79tango: They had 7 positions open up to hire into LVN/RNs on the unit I work. I guess the Feds freeze hiring and then open it back up. I've been here since March, need a break. All the perm...

  23. VA Hospital Travelers

    gnursjr2 replied to gnursjr2's topic in Travel

    79 Tango, the VA in San Diego is also doing away with Travelers, d/t Federal Budget, but they seem to always be short nurses. Many of them transfer into other positions, promotions etc. It pays well...

  24. Gila Hospital, Silver City

    gnursjr2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi:, wondering if any of you have ever worked at Gila Hospital in Silver City. I would appreciate any feedback, plus any additional info on living in Silver City. Thank

  25. Psych nurse moving to LA area

    gnursjr2 replied to cache77's topic in Psychiatric

    How is the Psych RN market in Phoenix area? I am thinking of moving out of CA d/t excessive, and every increasing cost of living. I appreciate your help. Thank