abbyolivia1
has 1 years experience and specializes in Psych/mental health.
Bay Area native. Los Angeles at heart. I'm a nurse first and foremost, with my top interests in psychiatric/mental health, oncology, critical care, and L&D. Love animals, reading, working out, and eating.
abbyolivia1 replied to abbyolivia1's topic in General Nursing
I did recently add a coverup. It could be that. Or even my makeup remover pads. Both are new-ish. But it feels as if my skin itself is crazy oily. I'm glad you've heard of dry eyes- I've never even...
abbyolivia1 replied to abbyolivia1's topic in General Nursing
I don't drink any coffee or caffeine! I eat a lot of quinoa and make a huge shake for the 12 hours. I'm wondering if having any oil based makeup (my cover up) is a bad idea for such a long
Hey all- I just started 12's in the ICU this month. While its, obviously, suuuuper exciting, I've found that I'm breaking out more than normal. Now, I'm not sure if this is from stress (if so, why...
I just started working 12's on an ICU floor. Everybody online SWORE by Danskos. So, I went out and spent 130.00 on a brand new, spill-resistant pair. I wore them for an 8 hour training shift...
Hi! I'm a new grad RN, and finished in June. I work at a great psych hospital in LA now, was hired in November (three months after I got my licensure). I didn't work while I was in the nursing...
Northern CA typically pays higher than southern CA for any m/s or psych RN jobs. The new grad rate m, here in LA, is livable and actually pretty nice. Abby Lessem, RN, ADN, Psychiatric-Mental
abbyolivia1 replied to futuresctRN's topic in Psychiatric
I graduated in June, and began working at a psych hospital last month, in November. I absolutely love it. I was also worried, as people like to offer their two cents, and was told I should "always...