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  1. Mental Health Emergency Room

    ear replied to tavonde's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a crisis unit in the ER. I have been there for about three years. I have never worked inpatient, so I cant give you any feed back from that. Any specific questions? How is your unit set...

  2. Anyone attend conference by Institute for Natural Resources (INR)???

    ear replied to *Steph*'s topic in General Nursing

    I really enjoy INR seminars. I have been going to their seminars for many years here in NJ. They are organized, their material expands on the lecture, and they usually leave plenty of time for...

  3. Psych Nursing Job Interview Advice Sought

    ear replied to Botto's topic in Psychiatric

    I was asked the normal interview questions. I was also asked about my feelings towards restraints and medications. I guess they were making sure I would be able to deal with those situations. That...

  4. Pros vs. Cons: Starting Career in Psych?

    ear replied to JerseyGuy2's topic in Psychiatric

    Jersey guy, I went straight into psych. I am also in central NJ and there were not very many jobs avain a couple of years ago. I applied to the same hospital for 1 med surg and 1 psych position....

  5. Need help committing a family member

    ear replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Do you have mental health services in your town/county? Perhaps they would be able to give you some direction in getting some support. Each state is a little different, so it is hard not knowing...

  6. Trying To Enter a college with our wait list in NJ

    ear replied to 49*1's topic in General Nursing

    It is a 2 year (approx) wait after the NET. But, stick to it! You should get all of your classes out of the way before you start the program if you can. So, get these classes done, then onto the...

  7. Nurses Week

    ear replied to meandrog02's topic in General Nursing

    i got a nice juicy write up not even to my face. lol. yeah, i deserved it but still. nursing week wasnt even aknowledged. perhaps they did somethingfor the day shift? happy nurses week...

  8. Job Fair

    ear replied to smak60's topic in General Nursing

    Take a bunch of resumes, ask a lot of questions, dress professionally (like a pp said) and also wear a big smile. I enjoy going to them, as a matter of fact, I am off to one tomorrow. You never...

  9. I need help managing a very difficult resident!

    ear replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This bothers me a whole lot. IF the DNS really doesnt know what is going on, then when the states walks in because of this residents complaint, the whole facillity looks like they arent working with...

  10. Night nurses

    ear posted a topic in General Nursing

    When is your weekend? I am thinking of taking a job, but I am not sure how I will ever have a real weekend off again. 7p-7a, Weekend to work Saturday and Sunday. When I will be off weekend, I will...

  11. New to NC, looking to meet some people

    ear replied to beckyvon's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Becky, Good luck on your big day tomorrow~! Just got home from looking at places in your area. Hopefully will be there within the next year. Anyone know of psych facilities/units in Mooresville area?...

  12. Postpartum Depression Screening

    ear replied to niccilam's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just delivered in November. I had to take the screening. I know NJ has been doing it for months

  13. LO's that KNOW IT ALL

    ear replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    This was always the key when I was in LTC. Mostly it wasnt a talkin to they needed, but some honest and open education. Best to

  14. I am so grateful...

    ear replied to AtomicWoman's topic in General Nursing

    I am thankful for my new baby girl (11/15) I am thankful for my supportive DH I am thankful for my OB and the surgeon who helped me on 12/20 I am thankful I surivived 2007 I am thankful for my family...

  15. Baby Brain?

    ear replied to BlearnRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I recently started my first RN job in May. I had some serious "preggo brain" Now since I had my sweet one, I have a little baby brain. I have not gotten back to work yet. ( Had some complications...

  16. The Unwritten Rules of Nursing

    ear replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is perfect!! Love

  17. Injured in E.D. (kinda long)

    ear replied to emsboss's topic in Emergency

    Sorry to hear about your injury... I do have aquestion though.... What in the world was the spouse doing helping with a restraint?? Is that ok with policy? That is TOTALLY against policy where I...

  18. New Jersey New Grads, RN

    ear replied to EMERGENCYRNNJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It is tough out there. I know some of the monmouth county hospitals are hiring new grads. It just depends on if you want to work there. Also, get to some nurse recruitment fairs. There is one on...

  19. Nursing Shortage?????????

    ear replied to EMERGENCYRNNJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Rose, Have you thought about applying to other areas besides hospitals?? There are acute rehabs, subacute rehabs, LTC. Although they are not hospitals, there are many skills that you can hone in on...

  20. new grad feeling discouraged

    ear replied to newladyRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi and CONGRATS on passing!!!:balloons: Have you been applying through the hospital websites? I know that they dont normally look at random resumes they get. So perhaps that is where you should...

  21. It's moon flower season!!!!!

    ear replied to FlyingScot's topic in Emergency

    Thank you!!! I have had at least one of these, possibly two this week. Thanks for the

  22. Has anyone had the experience of knowing a patient on their unit?

    ear replied to njmonsterboi80's topic in Psychiatric

    I haven't yet, but I do know someone who does go through my system. I can only hope that when they come through the ER, I am not there at the time. When I am there, I am usually the only one. If I...

  23. New Grad RN: Two offers and I need HELP with what shift and psych unit to take?

    ear replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    Being a new grad, you should (will) orient for a while on days, so you get to know the whole picture. As for child vs adult, in our childrens unit, they are mostly sleeping at night. The occasional...

  24. Something Different

    ear replied to Can't Wait's topic in Psychiatric

    Give it a try! I applied to a hospital for both a psych position, and ortho position. They wanted me on the psych unit. I am a new grad too btw...(dec 06) Good luck to you!!!

  25. Regency Ltc Settings?

    ear replied to Faby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You could always check the survey results on Medicare.gov. Then follow the link for nursing home compare. it will list the last 3 years of state surveys...check that out and see if there are any...