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  1. How did you decide management?

    psychRNmom2 replied to Cehurstrn's topic in Nurse Management

    I didn't choose it as much as it chose me. I was working at the bedside for a while and feeling ready for a new challenge. My director approached me and recommended that I go into management. I was...

  2. Charge nurse is a low performer!

    psychRNmom2 replied to mfarmer88's topic in Nurse Management

    I would get HR involved. Give them all of the evidence and have them assist you on an exit strategy for moving her out-starting with a performance improvement plan with successive discipline when she...

  3. just finished my BSN..... my story, if anyone is interested....

    psychRNmom2 replied to msa9179's topic in Western Governors University

    Good for you! Your family must be so proud! Way to

  4. Changing Attitudes of a Psych Nurse

    psychRNmom2 replied to wingding's topic in Psychiatric

    This is called countertransference. Something we need to be aware of especially in psych nursing. When you are experiencing this, I suggest to talk about it with your colleagues and ask for them to...

  5. Why nurse mangement?

    psychRNmom2 replied to ERmama's topic in Nurse Management

    I love the challenge. I love that I can have an impact on patient care on a greater scale. It's incredibly rewarding to see an entire unit improve because of decisions I have made. I love developing...

  6. RN Supervisor salary

    psychRNmom2 replied to laurenjarrod's topic in Nurse Management

    I make $8,000 more a year after being promoted to supervisor from staff RN. It's worth it to me because I get weekends and holidays off. I still get the occasional call at home and have 24/7...

  7. MHA vs MSN

    psychRNmom2 replied to tech1000's topic in Nurse Management

    I chose the MSN route. If management gets too stressful and I want out, I can get a much less stressful teaching job. My goal isn't to be a president of a hospital though. I still want to have a life...

  8. Is an MSN worth the money?

    psychRNmom2 replied to Janinern84's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    There are programs that are very reasonably priced-like WGU-where I am pursuing my MSN in Leadership and Management. It's worth it if you are sick of bedside nursing, rotating shifts and working...

  9. What more can I do?

    psychRNmom2 replied to tomjones200824's topic in Nurse Management

    I'm in my early 30s and in a management role. I have been an RN for 12 years and have been an active and engaged employee since day 1. I became a charge nurse and preceptor to new hires. I joined...

  10. FWC2 HELPPP!!

    psychRNmom2 replied to RonnieMcDonald's topic in Western Governors University

    I took that one cold and passed. If you are at the bedside currently or have been recently, you will do fine. It's all nursing judgement. Good

  11. FWC2 HELPPP!!

    psychRNmom2 replied to RonnieMcDonald's topic in Western Governors University

    So happy to

  12. FWC2 HELPPP!!

    psychRNmom2 replied to RonnieMcDonald's topic in Western Governors University

    I don't know but soon I think. It's in my 2nd term and I was under the impression that it would convert by the time that started (Aug 1st). I heard that it has converted for others already. Are you on...

  13. FWC2 HELPPP!!

    psychRNmom2 replied to RonnieMcDonald's topic in Western Governors University

    They are changing that class. I heard they were going to have the option of a OA or PA. You may want to wait. Talk to your CM. Mine advised me to wait on that class until the changes were

  14. WGU - competency based means let go of perfectionism!

    psychRNmom2 replied to klone's topic in Western Governors University

    Yup. Turned it 2 papers so far that I was SURE would be returned. Received 4s on all sections! I am constantly reminding myself to keep it

  15. how to handle difficult personalities

    psychRNmom2 replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Nurse Management

    I would document the conversations that you have had with them and follow the progression of discipline. When I coach people, I say to them "I am documenting that I coached you about this, if I have...

  16. Yikes! Violence?

    psychRNmom2 replied to Rnrpnwannabe's topic in Psychiatric

    I have worked in psych 12 years now and have never been injured (knock on wood). At most, I have been screamed at and pushed. IMO RNs on medical floors are more at risk from their delirium patients. I...

  17. haldol

    psychRNmom2 replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    Typically the only time we have given IM Haldol without IM Loraz is when we have an order to treat and the pt is refusing oral antipsychotics. Usually though when we are giving IM Haldol, it is an...

  18. New to management!

    psychRNmom2 replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Nurse Management

    I am a new manager. I was promoted from within after working as a staff/Charge/Preceptor RN for 12 years. I would suggest reading "The First 90 Days" and "Reality Based Leadership." Will this be a new...

  19. What does your schedule look like?

    psychRNmom2 replied to Bruno1968's topic in Nurse Management

    Typically I try to go in at 0600 one day a week so I can connect with night shift. 0700 doesn't really afford that opportunity because it's at shift change and they are busy. 2 days a week I go in...

  20. From floor RN to Nurse Manager .. help.

    psychRNmom2 replied to Cougar1113's topic in Nurse Management

    I'm in the same boat, but am fortunate enough to have a boss that coaches, supports and helps me develop as a leader instead of criticizes. I am sorry your boss is that way. Is there another manager...

  21. Protecting yourself from disgruntled patients

    psychRNmom2 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    What do you do to ensure that you are safe from angry/dissatisfied patients? I worked as a staff nurse in psych and never used to give out my last name. People can find out your address with your last...

  22. Protecting yourself from disgruntled patients

    psychRNmom2 replied to psychRNmom2's topic in Nurse Management

    We use our personal cell phones so my personal cell phone number is on my business card and I never give it out to patients. I think I need to have separate cards with only my office number listed. I...

  23. Protecting yourself from disgruntled patients

    psychRNmom2 replied to psychRNmom2's topic in Nurse Management

    I should clarify. The same shows up if I google myself. But if I look myself up on whitepages.com, that information shows up. Since graduating college, I have always only had a cellphone so I was...

  24. Protecting yourself from disgruntled patients

    psychRNmom2 replied to psychRNmom2's topic in Nurse Management

    Mine isn't either, but if I google myself I can pay $9.95 to get my address. It already lists my name, age and places I have lived without

  25. Help with college paper

    psychRNmom2 replied to imadoll1980's topic in Nurse Management

    I would suggest just asking your boss to set up some time to meet with you to help you with your class assignment. I am sure she would make some time in her schedule for you. I am happy to help out my...