Chaoticdreams33 MSN, RN

Psych, substance abuse, MR-DD

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    1 yr out of school, no floor experience - Mental Health nursing info

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to jayrelic's topic in Psychiatric

    We call it meds against will, and there is a process of evaluations by different psychiatrists and then a court hearing to determine if the pt can be given meds against will if they refuse po meds....
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    Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Female, starting new Psych job tomorrow, love both cats and dogs. Have 2 cats, 1 pit bull, and all 3 are grey and super
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    I need your advice ASAP

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to biafra's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow, that is totally scary. I'm starting in Psych on Wednesday and I will be on orientation for at least 4 weeks. I can't imagine trying to learn it all in one week! I wouldn't put it on my resume,...
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    STCC anyone?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Well gee, people don't start answering after I've already graduated! ha ha I didn't take the entry HESI, I think mine was the last class before they started that. I did take the exit HESI though, and...
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    what is the salary for RN's in Connecticut

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to julietoo's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    From all the hospitals I know of, starting base is $24.50 to $27.75 an hour. Diffs can add $2 to $8 to
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    Introductions: New-grad RN/OR nurse

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to kelci22's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you and congrats to you:) How is it going with your
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    OR Advice

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to ILL OR RN 2007's topic in Operating Room

    I start training September 10th too. I have taken out a few books from my Hospital's Library. I only fully read one, and the others I have been skimming through. The one a read was Essentials of...
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    I LOVE the OR!!! An introduction of sorts

    Chaoticdreams33 posted a topic in Operating Room

    [bANANA]Just wanted to share my recently confirmed passion! [/bANANA] I spent 12 hours in the OR yesterday with several different nurses. I learned so much and really got the feeling for the job. I...
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    I LOVE the OR!!! An introduction of sorts

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks
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    Lost & Confused

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to tou860's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    If you know that you want to work in the OR, getting your RN will allow you to circulate. I believe that most hospitals will only allow RN's to circ. LPN's can scrub but most hospitals use Surg Techs...
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    I LOVE the OR!!! An introduction of sorts

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Operating Room

    Just thought I'd update- yesterday I had my interview, then went back up to the floor to work, and within an hour they called me and offered me a position! Which of course I accepted:) :up:Yay!!!...
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    Just To Say "hello"

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to nurselatino's topic in Operating Room

    Wow, congrats to both of you! Keep us updated on how it's
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    Introductions: New-grad RN/OR nurse

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to kelci22's topic in Operating Room

    Oh yeah, I forgot to mention: A 10 week clinical in the OR!!! I am SO jealous, we only got ONE
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    Introductions: New-grad RN/OR nurse

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to kelci22's topic in Operating Room

    [color=sandybrown]congrats! share your experiences with us. i too am a new grad and i've been working on a surgical floor for 2 months but am hopefully going to start or training in
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    How to pick the best OR RN Internship/Fellowship?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to luvs2readlotsRN's topic in Operating Room

    I'm not even hired for an OR position yet but I am hopefully going to interview soon at the hospital I started at in June as a new grad. So I might not have the BEST answer for you. I would look for...
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    what does it take to be an OR nurse?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to lenjoy03's topic in Operating Room

    Well I'm not an OR nurse YET, hopefully starting in September though! By "what does it take" do you mean what qualities should an OR nurse have? I think it will take good communication and...
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    Full-time shifts in the OR

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to bcyogi's topic in Operating Room

    Hmm, I was told that I'd have to do days for a year until I could move to nights! I'd love to do 10's, but I'm probably gonna be stuck with 8's. If I get a position in the OR at all!!! I'm already...
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    HELP! 2.5 hour interview! AHHHHH!

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to jamonit's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd definately go for cardiac tele! I had my last semester of clinical on a cardiac tele floor and I loved
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    What do I have to do????

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to MerdalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you in Boston? I've read a lot on here about new grads having a hard time getting a job in Boston. I am sorry, it must be so frustrating! Keep trying, and maybe try some hospitals that are a...
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    One preceptor for two orientees?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Jenniequa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is happening a lot where I am too and personally I think that it sucks. No one else I went to school with has this happpening, I didn't ever even think to ask because where I had clinical and...
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    Chances of a new GRN-RN working in OR

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to brookorrn's topic in Operating Room

    I really have no credentials to say, but I think that if the OR is where you want to be, then you have much better chances than someone who just kinda thinks it would be a good job. It depends on the...
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    Help, my first day in the OR

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to pamc217's topic in Operating Room

    Ha ha! I know it is just so chaotic:devil: Even the best most experienced floor nurses are spiraling out of control half the
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    First time in "my own" room...

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    Congrats That sounds like a big accomplishment! Keep it
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    Help, my first day in the OR

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to pamc217's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks Pam. OR and Med-surg must have very different types of stress. I think I would prefer the more methodical (don't know if that's the right word) stress of the OR to the absolutely chaotic...
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    Help, my first day in the OR

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to pamc217's topic in Operating Room

    Do you think it's more stressful than med-surg floor or about the same. i'm on my 5th week on a surgical floor and I can't imagine being MORE stressed! I am shadowing in the OR next week, and then...