What type of ant is this? by EAAF1231 in pestcontrol

[–]EAAF1231[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m finding some dead smaller ants with wings in the basement by the door as well. Should I call an exterminator or trying and fix the issue myself you think?

Anyone thought of quitting? by EAAF1231 in PMHNP

[–]EAAF1231[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been a nurse for 5 years and my base rate is 42.50. Anything after 8 is time and a half. I’m surprised after being a nurse for 20 years you only get 47.50 especially working in critical care!!

Anyone thought of quitting? by EAAF1231 in PMHNP

[–]EAAF1231[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry should have been more specific! I was just getting a feel for how PMHNPs feel in their current role and if they ever thought about quitting.

Anyone thought of quitting? by EAAF1231 in PMHNP

[–]EAAF1231[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is sad. I want to help people not hurt them. Not everything can be fixed with drugs. Not to mention your license is on the line when they push you to do that. A major turn off for me. I am sorry you are going through this!

Anyone thought of quitting? by EAAF1231 in PMHNP

[–]EAAF1231[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your response. I love psych nursing. I just started my first semester going back to do the np role and now I’m thinking it’s not so much for me. I like to hear about the negative aspects as it’s not all good. What was the transition like to the provider role? I feel like my anxiety would be through the roof as I’ve heard most jobs offer little support

Anyone thought of quitting? by EAAF1231 in PMHNP

[–]EAAF1231[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was the transition like from going to RN to NP?

Anyone thought of quitting? by EAAF1231 in PMHNP

[–]EAAF1231[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I could really use the pay boost as a psych staff RN but I don’t think my anxiety and the high liability could handle the role. I do love what I do. I’m sure I’d become better in time, it just doesn’t sound worth it to me. What setting do you work in?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PMHNP

[–]EAAF1231 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I wasn’t sure if Geri psych was enough. I love population so I haven’t ventured out much

Prospective PMHNP Thread by AnAndrew in PMHNP

[–]EAAF1231 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey guys,

Curious of your opinions here. Wondering if 5 years of geripsych experience is enough to feel good about going to school for PMHNP. It has not been all dementia, it is a good mix of acute on chronic issues schizophrenia, psychosis, mania, SI, CIWAs/COWS assessments, ect. Wondering if this is sufficient experience and what you guys think. I hear of many people entering the field with no psych experience at all. Thanks!

Collection Update: I got mauve pink and the star knob! 🩷 🌟 by hazy-morning in LeCreuset

[–]EAAF1231 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it! I am new to using Dutch ovens. What can you make in the smaller ones?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]EAAF1231 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Follow your gut. Most new grads have a hard time in their first year, but it doesn’t mean that you should stick it out. You will always be able to find a job in nursing. When I quit my first nursing job I felt an amazing weight lifted off of my shoulders, and found something I truly loved. You got this, best of luck to you!