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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 he and 6 other co-workers watched me give an IM in...

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. Thx.

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. Thanks!

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 up and quit your job thinking you will be able to ...

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 pick? I appreciate your input. I'm sorry I can't h...

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 persistance. If you are an ICU or L and D RN, you can stil...

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 hospital, d/t ageism and descrimination regarding my...

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 room; this man opened the door and pointed his fing...

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 of pay, or step, your promotion potiential with a...

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 room; this man opened the door and pointed his fing...

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 to leave the state and got my 1st job working at ...

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 you!

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

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" for sure, and you don't really know about it, until ...

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 $$. California is expensive, especially, SD, and the Bay ar...

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 a day shift could open in the future, and you coul...

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 to work with adults. Could you send me an e-mail? ...

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 choice.

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 existed. I would say that 99% of the kids had been th...

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 within the bathroom that could be a safety issue. It a ...

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 "One year experience" there is the new BSN thing g...

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 employees tell me they always say "NO MORE TRAVELERS" but...

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 to work there, but there is a lot of other stuff yo...

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 you.

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 you.