Chaoticdreams33 MSN, RN

Psych, substance abuse, MR-DD

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    Getting a MSN without a BSN

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to tracie0305's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    mom2michael- what school is that? where did you find out about the
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    number of visits per day

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Passion for the Job's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have not started yet, but while shadowing I learned that 3-4 visits per day is average. The nurses do case management with a caseload max of 12. Per diem nurses do visits every week too, so the case...
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    Starting new job in hospice

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to life's good's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, I am a pretty new nurse, only graduated last May. I am starting a job in Hospice next Monday and am very excited, and also nervous about it. So I just wanted to say Hi and I can give you an update...
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    Post mortem care

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    With all due respect, perhaps someone should explain what Hospice is to this
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    Help with picking a school

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to lmekuria's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Tunxis has a RN program? Capital has a lottery system to accept stuents, so you may end up on a waiting list for 1-2 years even if you are their best candidate. Three Rivers and Naugtuck Valley accept...
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    disallusioned with nursing! psych new grad

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    PS, finding other staff who agree with you may be helpful too. more support for the
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    disallusioned with nursing! psych new grad

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    :no:Well, that does sound quite unsafe and scary! :confused:I wish I had the answer to the short staffing issues. Part of the issue may be that the staff on this floor are used to these ratios and are...
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    disallusioned with nursing! psych new grad

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    Yeah but get up too much over 60 and you'll get an orifice kicking by a fiesty combative dementia
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    STCC anyone?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Angela, first of all, take a deep breath:) If you didn't get in this semester, it's not the end of the world, if means you have a whole year to take those prereqs and get in next year. I would HIGHLY...
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    Online RN degree?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Michlete's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes it is frustrating, but you will find somthing that will work for you. A lot of people have big choices to make when they decide to become nurses because sometimes it means a large sacrifice in...
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    Mileage reimburssment

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to curiousauntie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I just have to say that in Connecticut gas is hovering around $4/gal. Thank goodness for my compact
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    AA vs BSN - does it matter???

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Als6w's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As far as pay and perception go, I have not seen anyone being treated differently based on their degree. I know that some hospitals offer a slightly higher salary to BSN nurses, but none that I know...
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    Online RN degree?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Michlete's topic in Nursing Career

    I am just starting my online RN to BSN program, and I still have clinicals I have to do and arrange on my own. I took many of my liberal arts co-requsites for my ASN online, like Human Development,...
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    State of CT DDS

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to 4YearNurse's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    :wlcmggrp: I'm sorry if I am not reading this correctly, but did you accept a position without discussing your pay rate? The state of CT has pretty good per diem rates and I know that for DMHAS they...
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    Mental Health Acute Wards

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to wnoise's topic in Psychiatric

    We are smoke free. We offer patients the patch and the gum if they cannot tolerate the patch. It usually isn't a problem, mostly just when a new patient is told that they will be able to smoke as soon...
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    Help with interview:)

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to poohbear1968's topic in Psychiatric

    My best advice is to be prepared. Google common interview questions and think of your answers beforehand. Many initial HR interviews use very common questions, like your strenghs and a weakness, and...
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    Your going to think I am "Crazy"

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Sorry I am not familiar with your situation, but I'm glad that you had the experience with the other job and realized you wanted psych back:) Congrats, and I am sure that your co-workers are glad to...
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    What kind of person???

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to bise75's topic in Psychiatric

    Just wanted to say that antisocial doesn't mean that they don't interact with people or that they isolate, it means that they don't follow sociocultural norms and have no regard for other people....
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    Ins Co Disability Casemanager --need info

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to needlemary's topic in Case Management

    Congrats:balloons: Thank you:) Do you have any interview tips? What kind of stuff did they ask you? I have an interview, or actually 3 mini interviews, scheduled for Wednesday. Thanks and good luck...
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    What all do nurse managers do?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to candiceena's topic in Nurse Management

    I just thought I would add a little comment. One day as a nursing assistant I was called to come in because they were short. So short in fact, that our Nurse Manager was working as an aide! Yes, I...
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    Ins Co Disability Casemanager --need info

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to needlemary's topic in Case Management

    Sorry no one responded... So how did it go? Did you get the job? I am interviewing for a similar position this
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    Help! RN returning to work after staying home w/kids

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to ga*gal's topic in General Nursing

    Around here, in CT, I have seen some hospitals offering refresher courses for nurses who have been out of nursing for 2-3 years. And they require a contract, which if broken, you owe them for the...
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    disallusioned with nursing! psych new grad

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    Hate to say it, but, welcome to nursing. The working conditions you describe are very dangerous to all of the staff and all of the patients that are there to be kept safe. A patient recently hung...
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    1 yr out of school, no floor experience - Mental Health nursing info

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to jayrelic's topic in Psychiatric

    I've never heard of
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    Staffing Problems, Any ideas??

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Amazed*bythe*Mind's topic in Psychiatric

    We staff RN's, MHW's (with 4 yr degree) and MHA's (with CNA). Each RN is in charge of everything for 5-7 patients on my shift. That includes meds, 1:1 assessments, treatment plans, education,...