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    Endorsement & Temporary Practice Permit in PA - timeframe?

    mystory replied to Clovery's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was wondering if the OP and/or anyone else could explain the benefits of endorsement with TPP ($135) versus just endorsement ($100) Is the TPP granted quicker than standard endorsement? I am on a...
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    Pharm Exam Study Guide??

    mystory replied to UpliftingRN's topic in New York Nursing

    You're not missing much! I got a study packet from St. Luke's..it just lists literally hundreds of meds. We need to know the "generic and trade names, classification, indications, side effects,...
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    Would you take the higher or lower stress job?

    mystory posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in my late 20s. These jobs are just about equal in pay, benefits, and distance from home. One is at a laser removal clinic. I have a good friend that works for the chain at another location. She...
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    Advice on NP job offers: challenging vs easy

    mystory replied to morganvibes's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I hope you don't me reviving this thread, but I thought it was interesting and wanted an update on your situation. Do you still work at the lower stress job? Did you get the insurance reimbursement...
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    Psych help in Philly

    mystory replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    BUMP. Any insight on psych in
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    Is the market in LI any better? SI?

    mystory replied to mystory's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks everyone. Please keep me in your thoughts, I have arranged with my landlord to pay rent in installments this month but he will likely not be so generous in the upcoming months. I greatly...
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    Is the market in LI any better? SI?

    mystory posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I am so discouraged. I think I have exhausted Manhattan, Brooklyn, Qns, and the Bx. My question is..is the market any better in Staten Island? How about Long Island? I have done some research but I am...
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    Montefiore - new hires

    mystory replied to Cchub912's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks, Sherlucky! I am crossing my fingers for
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    LPN JOBs in NYC

    mystory replied to DailandeLPN's topic in New York Nursing

    Ah, just saw where you specified NYC, sorry I missed that. I would check HHC openings frequently as they update their postings daily. Good
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    LPN JOBs in NYC

    mystory replied to DailandeLPN's topic in New York Nursing

    Not sure where you are located in NY, but the city hospitals hire LPNs and my friend works as an LPN at an outpatient clinic at Harlem
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    Montefiore - new hires

    mystory replied to Cchub912's topic in New York Nursing

    I wanted to apply but the website is weird..they don't list the specialties! I am a psych nurse, so I don't want to waste my time and apply for unknown specialties if psych is not available. Did...
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    New Grad with two full time jobs in NYC... Being a guy helps?

    mystory replied to kobebryant's topic in New York Nursing

    Yeah, I fully admit that I am jealous. But it also seemed suspicious to me, because I have worked for some of the major hospitals in the city and none have ever been that flexible with me. Can I...
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    Help! Moving to NYC and lost!

    mystory replied to Rebecca, RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Welcome to New York!! The Upper East Side has some relatively affordable deals that are doable on a nurse's salary. My boyfriend pays $1,500 a month for a studio in the 80s East of 2nd Avenue. It is...
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    Is the market in LI any better? SI?

    mystory replied to mystory's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you so much. Your post was so helpful. I am scanning the job openings right now. I know commuting would be miserable..but nothing can compare to the misery of unemployment. Does anyone else have...
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    New Grad with two full time jobs in NYC... Being a guy helps?

    mystory replied to kobebryant's topic in New York Nursing

    And these jobs are perfectly flexible with each other? I call BS. At least you made up a question at the end to technically abide by the
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    What would you change about nursing?

    mystory replied to aellisrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would clarify the poorly defined (even nonexistent) boundaries that our role encompasses. ESPN has fuzzy reception? Trash needs emptying? Patient wants lime jello instead of lemon? A visitor wants...
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    Coworker (resident) is a former patient..

    mystory posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi folks, I am hoping some of you here can help me. At my old hospital I had a patient who was a medical student. He had a lot of issues to work through but he and I shared a very therapeutic rapport....
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    Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    mystory replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am one of said nurses. I got my BSN in 2006 and began my nursing in grueling med/surg, or as I like to call it, "the dungeon." I worked at a notoriously under-staffed and under-performing city...
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    How do you pronounce "centimeter" ???

    mystory replied to shermrn's topic in General Nursing

    I also pronounce it "cent." It annoys me slightly when I hear it pronounced as "sont"..it just sounds a bit pretentious to
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    Only young, strong nurses need apply?

    mystory replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Psychiatric

    It depends on the facility. I worked at one hospital where nurses took over in psychiatric codes, and I worked at another hospital where nurses stood back while the MHAs (who were big ex-cops) tried...
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    Goal of becoming Psych RN (eventually NP)....how to achieve?

    mystory replied to TinaTM's topic in Psychiatric

    Eh, I did my obligatory few years in Med/Surg before psych. I am grateful for the experience but I was miserable and I wouldn't recommend it to others who are confident in their desire to specialize...
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    therapies i can do in a psychiatric ward

    mystory replied to prinzessin8129's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with elkpark. Some context would be helpful. I am also confused because the title mentioned what therapies to do and then you asked about activities. I'll do my best to address the therapies....
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    If you could start over, would you still go into Psych?

    mystory replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in Psychiatric

    My answer to your question is a resounding yes! Sometimes I fantasize about other specialties..but never enough to regret psych or seriously consider switching over. With your experience, education,...
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    Coworker (resident) is a former patient..

    mystory replied to mystory's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks. I especially like the suggestion to follow his lead. I will let him decide if we are going to acknowledge our former contact and I will respond accordingly. Thanks
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    I am concerned with age discrimination?

    mystory replied to Michael Shimko's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, age discrimination is alive is well in the nursing market. My previous job was the evening shift, 3p-11:30p, and naturally attracted a younger crew - single, childfree, etc. The...