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  1. Will I be stuck as a Psych Nurse forever?

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Some background on me: I am a new grad RN & started my first nursing job at the beginning of September at an inpatient mental health facility. I absolutely love my job as a Psych Nurse so far, and...

  2. OccuVAX...? Or other flu/vaccine clinics...

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wondering if anyone has ever worked for OccuVAX before? Is it legit? Any other flu/vaccine clinics you know of that I might apply for? I am in Tennessee.

  3. Jury Duty as Salaried Fed Employee

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in Government, Military

    So here is the scenario: My lucky self got selected for jury duty in federal court. Oh yay. I am a salaried federal employee at the VA, paid for 80 hours over a 2 week period (I usually work a total...

  4. Pt diverting pain meds, managers aware, nothing is done!

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So frustrated right now! I witnessed a patient take his pain medication & a drink, and waited nearby (since we've had prior situations with this patient not taking the pain meds). I witnessed the...

  5. Pt diverting pain meds, managers aware, nothing is done!

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. Glad to see I'm not overreacting about it! I have documented (and printed it off & stuck it in my file in my locker as a back-up). Went back and noticed that two other nurses'...

  6. Pt diverting pain meds, managers aware, nothing is done!

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My point exactly. I just don't know if I am held liable if something happens? I'm assuming if I document the incident and/or do an incident report, it is off my back? But the thing is, if something...

  7. Pt diverting pain meds, managers aware, nothing is done!

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We have found them before in the patients bedside table, about 6 pills that time. Patient denies spitting out the medications, but multiple nurses have witnessed the patient spitting them out then...

  8. Leave a job I enjoy for a chance at the VA?

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Long story short: I'm a new grad, been working at a psych hospital for 2 months now. Really enjoy my job! Got a call the other day from a nurse manager I've been keeping in touch with asking me to...

  9. Leave a job I enjoy for a chance at the VA?

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Yep. Been working there for just over a year. Learned a ton and actually love going into work every

  10. Help with VA Hospital Application Questions...slightly confused new grad. :/

    Peppermint_RN replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in General Nursing

    I filled mine out as a new grad but have no clue what I put as answers! I think i did 14- yes, 15 & 16-no. The gray part is what their department fills out. If you're looking up the position on...

  11. Does anyone like their job?

    Peppermint_RN replied to DatMurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love my job! I worked 3 months in psych but then lucked out into a hospice unit at the VA. I feel like I won the lottery on new-grad-nurse jobs. Awesome, supportive coworkers & a wonderful floor...

  12. SCRUBS (Mailorder)

    Peppermint_RN replied to nurse2211's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've bought from Allheart.com and UniformAdvantage.com and would buy from both again. Pretty good prices (especially if you catch sales) and I've been pleased with the fit and fabric of the

  13. Newbies Who Want to Pay ZERO Dues Schedule-Wise

    Peppermint_RN replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think some people just feel entitled. It's everywhere, not just

  14. Butchered graduate nurse interview

    Peppermint_RN replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The first couple interviews I went to as a new grad I royally bombed! My friends and I began doing "Mock interviews" with each other, asking interview questions & going over the answers. It helped...

  15. New grad offered job at Pain Clinic

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So I got my RN license on 6/21 and have been applying EVERYWHERE! Yesterday I got a call to interview for a pain clinic, and went to the interview today. They seem really nice and are trying to get...

  16. Salary for a new nurse in Nashville

    Peppermint_RN replied to aoliver13's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I started at $21--something at the VA with awesome benefits last December

  17. Nursing School and Work Experience

    Peppermint_RN replied to michelle99's topic in General Students

    I worked fast food for 10 years by the time I graduated with my nursing degree. No medical experience at

  18. OccuVAX...? Or other flu/vaccine clinics...

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I signed up for it again this year. Never did any clinics last year so I can't say anything about it. Hoping I get the opportunity to do some this

  19. affordable scrubs

    Peppermint_RN replied to shay39's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Check out uniformadvantage.com and Allheart.com. Sometimes they have really good sales (cheaper than walmart) and decent quality

  20. Deciding on a Path

    Peppermint_RN replied to hope1024's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A guaranteed job as a new grad versus a not guaranteed one? Easy. Go for the LTC! You'll learn a ton, probably more hands on skills than you're expecting. I have friends who graduated with me who work...

  21. 3 days orientation & now this new grad is on her own. So nervous!

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad RN with no medical background except for nursing school. I've had 3 days orientation to my new job at a LTC facility. Tonight will be my first shift alone, on a shift I've never...

  22. Here's a feel-good post

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am orienting on a hospice floor as a still-pretty-new-grad. The other day, my Coworker & I went in to give a resident a bed bath. This poor guy is in constant pain, even though he has a PCA...

  23. Here's a feel-good post

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll have to remember that next time! Some of those little frail patients got a good grip when they're in pain (or

  24. TriStar Centennial New Graduate Positions

    Peppermint_RN replied to CRU,RN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Call the HR department & ask for a nurse recruiter. I did that with St Thomas & that's how I ended up finding out about their new grad residency & job fairs. I had applied to a ton of...

  25. Your experience with online RN to BSN programs in TN

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in General Students

    I'm currently an RN working on my pre-requisites for my BSN. I've looked into some different online RN to BSN programs through TN Tech University, MTSU, and UT. I'm interested in hearing your...