Valnoslo replied to ToothFairy(5)'s topic in Psychiatric
Thanks for the feedback justkeepdriving. I'm hoping things turn out good. The staff seems really great, and everyone has been nice. I was a mental health worker prior to getting my RN, but in a much...
Valnoslo replied to ToothFairy(5)'s topic in Psychiatric
I'm curious about others thoughts on the ratios I am about to face... I am a new grad starting at a state psych hospital. It is a pretty big facility with several units- the unit I am going to work on...
Valnoslo replied to dcw132003's topic in Texas Nursing
Hi- I just moved to Austin with as a new ADN. The market is tough, especially if you don't have contacts/networking or a BSN (the universities here are pumping out BSN nurses who have done there...
Valnoslo replied to BennyBear's topic in Texas Nursing
If you are looking for a more in depth explanation, you may be better off on a different forum on a different website, or talking with an accountant. This may be especially true if you are not a...
Valnoslo replied to BennyBear's topic in Texas Nursing
If you know your salary, just divide It by 12 and use one of the online paycheck calculators to figure it out. Yes, TX has no state income tax. But your monthly salary will be specific based on how...
Valnoslo replied to mikkie1317's topic in Texas Nursing
Hi, I know you said Houston and Dallas, but I wanted to comment that Austin is still ADN friendly. I recently moved here from out of state- I definitely felt a bit disadvantaged with an ADN VS a BSN...
Valnoslo replied to rnliz21's topic in Texas Nursing
Honestly, to get the best answer for your question you should just call the TBON customer service line. They are usually friendly and helpful, and answer right away (I dont think I was ever on hold...
Hi, I am a new graduate and have been working at my job hunt for the last month or so. I've applied for about 15 positions (I'm trying to take my time to write cover letters and adjust my resume to...
Valnoslo replied to dfwbsndude's topic in Texas Nursing
I know in NH (where I am from originally) our state nurses association has a listing of nurses who are willing to be mentors or interested in talking to new nurses/students/etc. A little leg work...
If you think Psych nursing is interesting definitely take some psych and sociology classes, and if you have never worked in mental health before, see if you can get into an internship/field work...
Valnoslo replied to resilientnurse's topic in Psychiatric
Prior to going into nursing, I worked a mental health worker in a group home for patients with severe and persistent mental illness. One of my coworkers was bipolar, and throughout her youth had been...
The SNHU program was just created this year- so I doubt you will find anyone who has graduated yet. =) SNHU is indeed a brick and mortar school in Manchester NH with several satellite locations in...
You are partially correct- I didn't take into consideration that the OP was applying from a non-compact state. I misunderstood. But I was correct regarding initial licensure for new graduates. If you...
Texas and Arizona are both part of the Nurse Licensure Compact. I'm pretty sure you cannot endorse to either state without being a resident of the state first.This website has some good info...