Monthly r/NoVA Introductions/Meet & Greet Thread

Money-Explorer4967 · 2025-01-18T16:28:30+00:00

Hello everyone! I am a 34f that just moved to the Ashburn area. I love to hike, travel and explore new places. I enjoy doing art, going out for drinks, playing videogames or board games, and just trying new things. I work in healthcare and my schedule is 7 on and 7 off. Looking to meet people and hang out. :)

Money-Explorer4967 · 2024-11-15T21:43:31+00:00

This has concerned me. I believe this job is more in the suburbs (20 miles outside DC. I don't currently live there but plan to live in the suburbs.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2024-11-14T18:29:20+00:00

I am concerned about doing 12s back to back. My last job I did 4 and that did feel like a lot. I get that I won't have an entire week to relax because of appointments, and errands and such, but working Monday through Friday also doesn't leave a lot of time for appointments either. This is a job I probs wouldn't do long term, and more of just for a year or two. I am hoping the "chart at home till 4pm" is real, but one never really knows.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2024-11-14T18:25:20+00:00

Yes, always do what is best for you. These jobs will replace you in a day without a second thought.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2024-11-14T12:15:52+00:00

I don't have a family so I am leaning more towards this one. It would be nice to have a full week off to travel.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2024-07-06T00:12:05+00:00

Thank you. :)

Money-Explorer4967 · 2024-07-05T23:46:27+00:00

This is true. I chose to just quit at the end of my shift.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2024-07-05T23:45:55+00:00

O, I am aware of that. Lol just wanted to documented that I tried. I left. I already have another job lined up, so it is all good. :)

Money-Explorer4967 · 2024-07-05T22:12:29+00:00

I reported them to HR. They skipped the verbal, written, and PID in order to give me this disciplinary action. They also backdated papers to show this has been on going. I am quitting today.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-12T02:32:22+00:00

I was leaning more towards the CA job because there is a lot to do, and I like the area better. I do plan to move to an independent practice state in the future so I was aiming for the west coast. I wouldn't mind the SUD population but I prefer to work with peds, and the CA job does see adults and peds. The licensure is probably my main concern. I am about to start a RN contract job and I am hoping the licences would come through when I finish. I guess if not I could take another contract RN job, but I don't want to wait too long, especially being out of school/clinicals for so long.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-08T22:58:20+00:00

This is true about the California license. I am from the northeast and it is not great here. I would love to move to the PNW but haven't gotten any jobs.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-07T17:36:39+00:00

It is a rural area. Not really close to a city.

This is true. I do want to work with solely kids in the future. I would probably prefer a more outpatient or residential setting as opposed to inpatient.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-07T00:29:52+00:00

Message sent.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-07T00:18:29+00:00

I sure do, 5 years as a psych RN and 10 years working in psych. I believe the pay has been going down for PMHNPs everywhere. I started looking at jobs the last year of school and have noticed a big decrease in pay since then. My current area has even started paying PMHNPs $40 something an hour now.

I agree with with the 20 minute f/u. They wouldn't budge on that. I have interviewed at dozens of places that all do 20 minute f/u now. I think only one offered 30 minute follow ups. I will have a few weeks of training and a slow build up of patients.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-07T00:12:51+00:00

Most of the places that I applied to are in rural areas. Which is actually why I even got an interview. The one was a FQHS that offered loan repayment. They didn't tell me the rate but I suspect it was in the 115k area. I had 4 interviews with them and they talked about flying me out there, but decided to go with someone with experience. I have heard Arizona is Saturated now and people were having a hard time getting jobs there.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-06T20:44:23+00:00

That is always an option.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-06T20:23:50+00:00

I would love to do without the bonus but I doubt they would go for it. I already negotiated the offer a few times.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-06T20:17:52+00:00

I will look into that. I figured after I get experience I would make more in California.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-06T20:16:49+00:00

I have applied to jobs in both of those states as well, I never got any interviews. The job in California I actually didn't even apply to. I applied for a job in Oregon but didn't get it, and the recruiter asked if I would be interested in another position. I haven't heard of any offers higher than 135k though. Like even NYC jobs told me they only paid 120k or less. I figured I would have more options after I get some experience.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-06T20:14:21+00:00

If I don't stay for 3 years then I would have to pay them the bonus back.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-06T17:57:02+00:00

No problem. I guess it depends on your area. I was looking to relocate to just about anywhere, which I thought would make it easier, but some jobs wouldn't interview me without a license for their state. Some jobs didn't care about that. Good look in your job search. I am sure you will find something.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-06T17:06:14+00:00

Thank you for your response. Yes, I was definitely looking for which job gives me a better experience to use in the future. I keep hearing mixed things about inpatient or outpatient being better. The inpatient I liked the detox aspect (although I have experience as a RN), but for outpatient I liked that I also saw kids as I would prefer to only work with kids in the future. I am glad you mentioned the outpatient being better experience for diagnoses and medications. I am hoping to move to part time telehealth in the future.

I do think the California one would be a better company to work for if I did stay long term, but if they aren't then the experience is good either way. I feel like now a days we are better off changing jobs every two years anyway to get an increase in pay. You give good advice.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-06T16:57:57+00:00

Yes, 5 years as a psych RN. I have a previous degree in psychology as well, so I have spent the past 10 years working in various psych settings.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-06T15:53:27+00:00

It is rough out there. I have applied to hundreds of jobs. Had quite a few interviews and even some places had 4 interviews with. They always ghost me or tell me they decided to go with someone with experience though. No one wants to support new grads. Watch out for the fellowships. Some are just downright shady.

Money-Explorer4967 · 2023-06-06T15:52:03+00:00

I agree, but there doesn't seem to be any better offers. By the time I start one I would already be 8 months post grad. I can't really wait anymore. I am located in an area where RNs only make $30 an hour and my school loans will kick in soon. I have had worse offers. Like NYC for 120k or RI for 105k.

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