Neurotic Student

Neurotic Student

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  1. Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

    Neurotic Student replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If only that were true! I worked with someone who ran to the supervisor/charge for every little thing on people she didn't like. She had tons of experience, a veteran nurse. She reported things that...

  2. Words You Hate

    Neurotic Student replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Sputum

  3. Do you go to work with parabens on you?

    Neurotic Student replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I apply

  4. How in this world do you ever get 1 year experience?

    Neurotic Student replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like a good deal of experience to me! I just got hired in Northern CA for new grad med-surge. I had to relocate from southern CA. I only have nearly 2 years of experience in psych. I'm...

  5. Successful Orientees Vs Unsuccessful Orientees

    Neurotic Student replied to purplegal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am also one of those who gets passed over for the ostensibly charismatic. I'm charismatic too! In my own quiet way I take some time to open up, but once I do, people seem to enjoy my quirkiness and...

  6. 6th nursing job in 4 years?

    Neurotic Student replied to rjstrickland23's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. I am prone to anxiety and depression. My first 3 months at my first RN job I thought I was going to be fired for incompetency. 6 months in, I felt better, coworkers complimented me and wanted...

  7. Manipulative, attention-seeking, impulsive, demanding pts

    Neurotic Student posted a topic in Psychiatric

    How do you deal with a pt like this? I am the only female working in an all-male unit so often more than not, there are pts that want to talk to me, and I don't mind talking to them as long as they...

  8. Driving REALLY far for an interview?

    Neurotic Student posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Has anyone driven outlandishly far for an interview? I applied to several places and one called me but I didn't realize how far it was when I agreed over the phone to a interview in person. They are...

  9. Relocation Advice?!

    Neurotic Student replied to Spuen's topic in General Nursing

    If you are going to do a big relocation, I suggest you not settle. You might as well settle for something lesser in your own area. That is a a small hospital in an area with questionable safety. It's...

  10. Worked 2 yrs. Can I apply to new grad programs?

    Neurotic Student posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've worked nearly 2 years in psych as my first RN job, but I think I could benefit tremendously from a new graduate program. I feel like a new grad, or a worse than that since new grads have more...

  11. Worked 2 yrs. Can I apply to new grad programs?

    Neurotic Student replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    HEY ANYONE READING!!! JUST FOUND OUT I GOT INTO A NEW GRADUATE

  12. Driving REALLY far for an interview?

    Neurotic Student replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Nursing Career

    I drove 2 hours there and 2 hours back to the airport the same day. Just found out I got the

  13. Driving REALLY far for an interview?

    Neurotic Student replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Nursing Career

    I did a flight and drive. If I don't get the job, then at least I have somewhat of a story to tell

  14. Worked 2 yrs. Can I apply to new grad programs?

    Neurotic Student replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks to all who answered. I found my answer: It varies. Some will allow it and others won't. I know someone who is not considered the textbook definition of "new grad" but got into a new grad...

  15. New Grad BSN-RN, no work exp. NEED GUIDANCE!

    Neurotic Student posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So I graduated with BSN in June, licensed in August, and now on job hunt today. I don't want to wait too long between the time I graduated and getting a nursing job. I feel like my nursing knowledge...

  16. Bullying or Not? Rant!

    Neurotic Student replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    She needs to get laid. That's what one of my coworker says about all those who radiate negativity. It's really difficult to work with someone like that, I can only hope that you become friends with...

  17. Nursing is a passion?

    Neurotic Student replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I dread when I apply for a job and it tells me to describe why/how I came to be a nurse. I'm thinking, you really don't want to know...it's not that

  18. New Grad BSN-RN, no work exp. NEED GUIDANCE!

    Neurotic Student replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Best to call and ask, I did some searching and found posts from around 2011 saying that they want to hire those only with ties to the Reno area because of the failure to retain staff. One poster said...

  19. How do nurses view psychologists?

    Neurotic Student replied to PsychNewbie's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't know why you would get rude comments from nurses. I would love it if there was a psychologist available, because I need one. hah. Jokes aside, I'd be happy if there was one readily available...

  20. Nurse-Patient Ratio Adult Unit

    Neurotic Student replied to pennie4n6's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a smaller unit, but for all units we typically have 2 licensed nurses (1 RN, 1 LVN or LPT) and 2 unlicensed techs. Max capacity on units range from 14 to 20. I don't have to pass meds, I do...

  21. Should I learn martial arts for psych nursing?

    Neurotic Student replied to Wanderer RN's topic in Psychiatric

    We get a yearly MAB class, which I forget it after about a week. If you take classes on the regular, like having sparring sessions, it could possibly decrease your reactive fight response a little....

  22. High amounts of flatulence in Psych

    Neurotic Student replied to funnypharm's topic in Psychiatric

    Hah! I don't notice it more than usual but I work with the mid to high acuity patients, they seem to be less self-conscious and considerate of others in letting it go. My unit has an odor, but is...

  23. New Grad BSN-RN, no work exp. NEED GUIDANCE!

    Neurotic Student replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for the tip! I'm also considering

  24. New Grad BSN-RN, no work exp. NEED GUIDANCE!

    Neurotic Student replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Maybe it's your state or area? I had no experience at all when 2/3 psych hospitals I applied to called me. The one that I didn't get call back from was county hospital. If you do private hospital...

  25. New Grad BSN-RN, no work exp. NEED GUIDANCE!

    Neurotic Student replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    @kiwi111 I didn't do preceptorship in psych. It took them 2-3 months to call me after I filled out an application. I did put my professors down but I don't know if they called any of them. I didn't...