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  1. Psych question

    lynds80 replied to lynds80's topic in Psychiatric

    Omg!! I feel the same way. If I was never part of a Code I would be ok. If I never had to be chest compression again I would be ok. Pysch doesn't scare me at all. Med surg scares me!! I don't feel at...

  2. Question

    lynds80 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi, I was wondering will OR hire RN without OR exp? I have been a nurse for less then a yr now. I have about 4 months psych exp and now working a on medical floor. Any suggestions how to get into...

  3. Question

    lynds80 replied to lynds80's topic in Operating Room

    Good luck!! Hopefully you will get into into

  4. Psych question

    lynds80 replied to lynds80's topic in Psychiatric

    Good luck!!! I hope to get back into psych as

  5. Psych question

    lynds80 replied to lynds80's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree! The medical aspect of things foleys IV's poop pee stool sample wounds its grosses me out. I know that sounds weird coming from a nurse, I feel that's why I'm struggling on a medical floor....

  6. How is Psychiatric nurse job opportunity in central New Jersey

    lynds80 replied to twinma's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree, work on communication. I loved psych.. I would much rather work with psych then insert foleys, IV's etc. be prepared to set limits as

  7. Question

    lynds80 replied to lynds80's topic in Operating Room

    Omg, I feel the same way.. Bed side nursing is not for me!!! I'm in med surg now learning

  8. Psych question

    lynds80 replied to lynds80's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks everyone. I'm trying to come back to the dark side. I loved psych. I always wanted to be a social worker or a psychologist. So pysch nursing for me is the closet thing. I also wanted to dabble...

  9. Psych question

    lynds80 replied to lynds80's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks.. I'm pretty sure I'm met to be a psych nurse and I'm kicking myself for leaving. Med surg is not for me... I'm sad and disappointed for leaving

  10. What is psych nursing really like???

    lynds80 replied to ifhn10's topic in Psychiatric

    That's awesome congrats! Do I need med surg

  11. What is psych nursing really like???

    lynds80 replied to ifhn10's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi! I'm in the same boat. I just started med surg and feel like its much like a nursing home. It's not something I enjoy either. Maybe try psych. I worked psych a few months I really liked it. Is it...

  12. Crazy?

    lynds80 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi, I'm a recent grad with a few months psych experience. I just accepted a med surg position. Has anyone switched from psych to med surg and feel they made the right decision? Any advise would be...

  13. Crazy?

    lynds80 replied to lynds80's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes I can see why. I like psych but I don't think I could do it my entire career. Lots of the nurses I work with are really lazy. I like to be busy and it's what i thought. I just hope I can adjust ok...

  14. Advise

    lynds80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I could really use some honest advise. I've been working on inpatient pysch unit for the last few months part time 8 hr midnight shifts, which is good no issue and Im comfortable there. However...

  15. SANE PRN with other part time job??

    lynds80 replied to LillyFish's topic in Forensic

    Where can you find SANE positions at? I'm in

  16. Advise

    lynds80 replied to lynds80's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I just keep talking myself out it off it

  17. Advise

    lynds80 replied to lynds80's topic in General Nursing

    The MS position is closer to my house, more $, better hours, and it's FT. MS just makes me

  18. Bedside, what else?

    lynds80 replied to obizyanka's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in psych now, its my first RN job. Its very interesting. I get bored because I like to critical think and there isn't much of that where I am. I wish I was in OB!!!! Try maybe ER, float nurse,...

  19. New Grad Salary

    lynds80 replied to Sweet charm's topic in Psychiatric

    Depends on the Hosptial. I'm in MI I have a BSN new grad and I'm starting off at $25 with 2.50 shift premium. I also started in psych, good

  20. New psych rn grad

    lynds80 replied to lynds80's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks :) I actually really enjoy it. Do you know where I can keep on with my medical ceu's from? Will a medical floor hire me tiem with psych

  21. New psych rn grad

    lynds80 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, I am a new BSN grad and accepted a position in a psych unit. I really enjoy my psych patients. Do psych nurses have a hard time getting other experience after working on a psych unit? I just don't...

  22. There is hope!

    lynds80 replied to ageiger07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for this post. I also failed the first time. I borrow someone's hurst book as well, I read it twice. Did about 150 questions daily. I did Kaplan qbanks, ncsbn questions, and reviewed the...

  23. Confused Help Needed

    lynds80 replied to lynds80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks everyone. How did the decision tree help you? Like when to assess or implement ? Or eliminating psychosocial questions

  24. Confused Help Needed

    lynds80 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I recently took the NCLEX test and failed. Since then I get mixed reviews on how I should study what I should study. Questios vs. content I have Saunders book, Kaplan, and LaCharity book. The...

  25. NCLEX Kaplan Practice Scores

    lynds80 replied to Inori's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! I take my nclex for the second time in 2 wks. Could you send me your pharm spread sheet PLEASE??? Good luck everyone.