GalRN

GalRN

Psychiatry and addictions

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  1. Where does my responsibility lie? MD at crisis ignores request for orders!!!

    GalRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I got in the middle of a nasty issue last night at work and am at a loss. I'm sure that this has happened to many out there and would like to know what you have had to do, or would do next time... I...

  2. Where does my responsibility lie? MD at crisis ignores request for orders!!!

    GalRN replied to GalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I asked him if I could speak with him in private before he left. I knew he wouldn't, but I am a stickler when it comes to chain of command. I wouldn't have been able to say anything later if I didn't...

  3. Medical Marijuana Opinions

    GalRN replied to SL2014's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I did a research paper on the medical uses in college and used Grinspoon as a major source. He and other sources say that marinol is not the same as MJ because it contains only THC. MJ has over 600...

  4. transportation

    GalRN replied to travel nurse2009's topic in Travel

    I have to make it part of my contract. Most rental agencies will want you to pay for a month right off the bat. If I had that kind of money I'd buy a newer car and drive across the

  5. Banner in Phoenix

    GalRN replied to newrn05's topic in Travel

    Not yet, but I start on 4/27 at Banner Thunderbird in Glendale. My company took care of the housing for me. I did check out the local options before they told me they had their own real estate agent...

  6. Are travelers finding steady assignments in this economy?

    GalRN replied to BrookeRN2006's topic in Travel

    I am a psych/detox RN, and it's always a challenge to line up back to back assignments. It was possible though if you signed on with a few GOOD recruiters. I was cancelled without advance notice from...

  7. Improving assessment, verbal& written

    GalRN replied to kindgo's topic in Psychiatric

    Are you doing admission assessments, triages, or everything indluding the kitchen sink assessments? If you're doing the whole assessments you absolutely MUST have what I consider the bible of...

  8. Took NCLEXRN April 1. Stopped around 80-85

    GalRN replied to Jingjingmanila's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-RN in 1998. Wow, that makes me feel kinda old. I took it when it was all multiple choice- no fill ins thankfully. Anyway, I was absolutely horrified when the screen turned off at the...

  9. Laptops and Phones

    GalRN replied to travel nurse2009's topic in Travel

    One of the first things that I bought on my first longterm assignment was a laptop. SO necessary! I got a Compaq notebook with good graphics 2mb RAM and more hard drive memory than I'll probably never...

  10. getting licenses in other states

    GalRN replied to travel nurse2009's topic in Travel

    I also recently (1/2010) got my license there. Pantravelers.org says that the secret is to do your app onine regardless of what it says on their website. Get your livescan done. I was told to use the...

  11. Psyche RN in bay area

    GalRN replied to wrxstiPSYCHERN's topic in California Nursing

    :flmngmd:DO NOT GO TO JOHN GEORGE UNDER ANY CIRUMSTANCES!!!!! I just got cut loose on a contract there. It was obviously a low census issue but they said I was insubordinate. Damn right! I was on the...

  12. Tips please!

    GalRN replied to BananaBoat815's topic in Travel

    Go to pantravelers.org. You have to join for some of the info they offer but they have tons odvice and a list of each state's licensing info. It's probably at the beginning of this forum too. If you...

  13. Boston in May

    GalRN replied to rnerin's topic in Travel

    I personally would go for a teaching hospital, but the possibilities are endless for your specialty. If you are finding your own housing, a lot of ppl stay in Quincy, it's just south and a very short...

  14. San Fran

    GalRN replied to Creamsoda's topic in Travel

    Update on the psych hospital. I love Cali staffing!!!! We had 4RN's and 3 techs on last night for like 20 pts including an admit. In Mass we would have had 2ppl. The facility is set up so you have to...

  15. Is this the right choice for me?

    GalRN replied to nursern07's topic in Travel

    Take it from someone who is 34y/o, separated from a nasty marriage, starting over, and on her 1st cross country contract. DO IT!!! I'd advise you to leave your place empty and have your mom keep an...

  16. Oakland CA

    GalRN replied to Creamsoda's topic in Travel

    I've been at the psych hospital that covers Alameda County. I stayed in Emeryville and am about to go to Berkeley for the rest of the contract. The company housing in Oakland was waaay too expensive...

  17. San Fran

    GalRN replied to Creamsoda's topic in Travel

    I'm in the middle of mind numbing orientation but just want to confirm that a MD was killed there. She took a pt into her office and shut the door to talk to him. Stupid stupid stupid. They have had a...

  18. Boston in May

    GalRN replied to rnerin's topic in Travel

    Advice- get your license paperwork in to the Board ASAP. It takes at least 45 days to get it from the time they receive the last piece of

  19. Travel nursing through the VA

    GalRN replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Travel

    I did an 18 mo travel contract in Mass- locally so it paid like a regular job w/ none of the tax free. It was originally for a year then extended six more months. I had not done oupatient psych before...

  20. San Fran

    GalRN replied to Creamsoda's topic in Travel

    I'll be living in SF but the hospital is in Oakland so I get the Oakland stipend. I ended up with $41 an hour with stipend and

  21. San Fran

    GalRN replied to Creamsoda's topic in Travel

    Alameda County Med Ctr. I just read a post that said a MD got beaten to tell a death a few yrs ao. She might have lived after the assault but no one notice she was even gond. Less than thrilled about...

  22. Aaaaaah!! Packing insanity!!!!

    GalRN replied to GalRN's topic in Travel

    I looked around online and found a few companies that do it independently. Plus on Craig's List a lot of the short term rentals are listed as having everything. I do have to get a

  23. Aaaaaah!! Packing insanity!!!!

    GalRN posted a topic in Travel

    This is semi ridiculous, b/c I've been on one other out of town assignment, but it was 100 miles away so I could come home and grab stuff that I'd forgotten. Now I'm going across the country to San...

  24. Aaaaaah!! Packing insanity!!!!

    GalRN replied to GalRN's topic in Travel

    Now the hospital is dragging their feet on the actual written contract. I'm all set except it's not in writing- at this point I am slowly packing. I know I have the job- they fired the other nurse who...

  25. San Fran

    GalRN replied to Creamsoda's topic in Travel

    I am interviewing with a hospital in Oakland in the next few days. I'll let you guys know how the pay is across the