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  1. Increase abuse of Bath Salts

    WendyBensonRN posted a topic in Addictions

    I am a Psych Nurse in WV and over the last 3 months, there has been an astronomical increase in the amount of admissions that we have gotten that have been abusing bath salts. Here is my experience...

  2. 1st traveling offer! I think it SUCKS! your thoughts?

    WendyBensonRN posted a topic in Travel

    Here is the offer: University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore $35 a day for meals and incidentals $100 monthly for parking $1350 month housing stipend or take their housing $6 week for health,...

  3. First Assignment! Any thoughts?

    WendyBensonRN posted a topic in Travel

    I just accepted my first travel assignment and needed some feedback before I signed the contract. Here are just a few of the terms: 1. $1500 monthly for housing stipend 2. 36 hours a week...

  4. First Assignment! Any thoughts?

    WendyBensonRN replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Travel

    The assignment is great! I love the unit, the people I work with and the nurse:patient ratio. So, are you coming to JHH on an assignment? If so, what unit? You will have to look me up and keep me...

  5. First Assignment! Any thoughts?

    WendyBensonRN replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Travel

    Hello! I start my new position at John Hopkins Hospital on Monday on the child/adolescent psych unit. As far as finding short term housing, it has been a nightmare. I went to Baltimore this past...

  6. First Assignment! Any thoughts?

    WendyBensonRN replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Travel

    My travel allowance is $1000 round trip. I am looking into subletting an apartment to save on costs. With it being summer time, there are lots of apartments available for the

  7. 1st traveling offer! I think it SUCKS! your thoughts?

    WendyBensonRN replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Travel

    I start the new assignment on May 23rd. I am so excited! Since this is my first time, I am not really sure what to expect. But, I am super easy to get along with and I am a fast learner so I have...

  8. 1st traveling offer! I think it SUCKS! your thoughts?

    WendyBensonRN replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Travel

    You are right, it was with CCTC. Did not take the job, but got a different job at John Hopkins University Medical Center with a different

  9. Tips for administering Haldol

    WendyBensonRN replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Psychiatric

    For a physically aggressive patient, we activate the Code Team, and all staff are trained in NVCPI. We always do least restrictive means first, so with that being said, here is what we do: 1....

  10. 1st traveling offer! I think it SUCKS! your thoughts?

    WendyBensonRN replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the reply CrunchRN. I just don't know what to expect and I really want to travel and just don't want to be taken advantage of. I am doing my homework on the companies but haven't gotten...

  11. Maryland Hospital Starting Salaries

    WendyBensonRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I just got an offer today from a traveling nurse company that are placing nurses at University of Maryland Medical Center in Blatimore for a whole lot less than what you guys have posted here. The...

  12. Increase abuse of Bath Salts

    WendyBensonRN replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Addictions

    OK, this is what it has been reported that patients are doing with the bath salts. They are saying that it can be smoked or snorted. I have also had one patient tell me that it can be cooked down...

  13. I need honest to God answers to my questions

    WendyBensonRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I need somebody to give me some honest answers to my questions without sugar coating the responses. So, without further ado, here are my questions: 1. Is travel nursing for psych nurses worth giving...

  14. Looking for younger travel partners ages 20-30, ER

    WendyBensonRN replied to xxJohnnyTxx's topic in Travel

    I am looking to start traveling this year, however, I am in a totally different situation than all of you young peeps! I am married and traveling with my husband. I would love to find another Psych...

  15. HIV Positive Nurses

    WendyBensonRN replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In 1999 I was drawing my own labs on an HIV infected patient and he became physically aggressive. The needle slipped and I was stuck. Talk about scary times! I underwent blood work for 10 years....

  16. National RN license vs State issued licensed

    WendyBensonRN replied to laynaER's topic in General Nursing

    I am in total agreeance with the above posters. 1 license should cover all 50 states. It would make it much easier for those that live on the border of of 2 or more

  17. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    WendyBensonRN replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Being a psych nurse, spitting, hitting, verbal and physical abuse by patients is VERY common. I thank God everyday that I would with an AWESOME group of individuals that have my back EVERYTIME I need...

  18. What pay are nurses making these days?

    WendyBensonRN replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    State: West Virginia Degree: Associate's Degree in Nursing in 2001 Experience: 8+ years in Psych, 2 years LTC, 2 years TCU, 1 year Corrections, 1 year Pediatrics Pay: Started at $16.00/hour plus...

  19. Traveling with a Mooch/Dirtbag?

    WendyBensonRN replied to 79Tango's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the input Nomad5150! He is passionate about money! He is pretty flexible and will do whatever he has to do to earn a paycheck. He has the mentality that a husband should work regardless...

  20. Traveling with a Mooch/Dirtbag?

    WendyBensonRN replied to 79Tango's topic in Travel

    I completely agree! Men should work unless they are unable to! I am planning on travelling with my husband starting in September and he wants to work. Is it hard to find temporary work when...

  21. RV's anyone???

    WendyBensonRN replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    I absolutely love the posts on this thread! You guys are so full of good, useful information. I am going to start travelling in September, and at first, I am going to be staying in the company...