emilyray

Hi everyone! I am a new BSN graduate. I just accepted my first nursing position at an inpatient adolescent psychiatric facility. I had a few clinical days during mental health at this facility. I also did my practicum in adult mental health and absolutely love mental health nursing. I am excited to begin my new career, but nervous as well. Also, I've never worked nights before. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys! I don't think I'll be accepting the job. I really want to get experience as a floor nurse and don't want to sit behind a desk. I appreciate the advice!

Hi guys! I am a new graduate (actually graduating tomorrow!) and I had some questions about MDS. I have worked as a CNA at a LTC facility for the past year while in school. My plans after graduation were to continue as a floor nurse at my facility for about the next 6 months before moving back to my hometown (my daughter is in Kindergarten and I want to wait til summer). However, my DON recently asked me if might be interested in the MDS position at my facility. To be honest, the only reason I would take this position and not move back home would be if it was financially worth it. I already have some experience with Medicaid and Medicare from a previous job. However, my dream job is to work in the hospital in critical care, but I don't want to pass up a good financial opportunity for my family. I didn't ask how much it paid because the position is just potentially available possibly in the next two months, and she said I would have first choice in the position as the only BSN nurse at my facility. I guess my question is- do MDS nurses make significantly more than a hospital floor nurse, and as a new graduate is it a good idea to start in this position?

here in KY i was able to just sit for the CNA test after passing my fundamentals class first semester. I've been working in a nursing home since, and they have already offered me an RN job when I graduate this December. Good luck!

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