u/No_Possession220

I have been a nurse for 4 and half years, mostly med surg and tele background, and I recently started my first full time inpatient psych position. I am enjoying it so far, but this position actually feels kind of lonely. My family really does not want me doing this because they fear for my safety. At work, the majority of my coworkers are new grads that just fell into this because this is the first job they got out of nurisng school. More often than not they look at me like I grew a second head when I tell them I am here because I want to be. Then they start asking me for help on getting a bedside position at my old hospital ( I am still there per diem). This morning my mother hit me with the “I don’t understand why can’t you just be a school nurse.”conversation again. I am just exhausted from repeated conversations I have with everyone about why this matters to me. Can anyone else relate?

TLDR: Burned my scalp with a relaxer a month ago, burns are healed but scalp still tender and itchy, what can I do to help heal it and prepare for possibly another attempt at a relaxer?

Hi everyone, about a month ago I did the dive and went in for a pixie cut and relaxer to my usual hair person. The appointment went horrible. The last time I actually had my hair relaxed was probably 10+ years ago with minimal issues, ever since then I usually just do like a keratin treatment every once in a while. I do take ownership in the fact that I knew my scalp was not in the best condition before the treatment given that I just had miracle knots in a few days prior, but my scalp has never reacted like this before under these circumstances. I went in, she cut my hair, the started applying the relaxer (mild strength) and it was like holy water hitting a vampire. I left the appointment with several burns and an unfinished cut. I had to go to the urgent care and be out on antibiotics and everything. I HAVE to relax my hair at some point because it is just so unpresentable now that I have to throw on a glueless wig daily. I am scared and I don’t think my scalp is ready to attempt a relaxer again. I have an appointment made with a new stylist who specializes in pixie cuts for a consultation, but until then what can I do? The burns are healed but my scalp still feels tender and itchy. I appreciate any advice 🙏

TLDR: RN interviewing at a UHS facility. Looking for interview tips and how to negotiate pay.

I have read some of the horror stories here. I am trying to hope for the best but prepare for the worst. I have been an RN-BSN for 4 years, mostly have Medsurg and tele experience plus a few stints in the OR and Medical Detox. After a few months of applying to a few places, this is the first one to invite me in for an interview. It’s a psych hospital with 5 units with populations ranging from adolescents to geriatrics. Any tips or words of advice would be great. Also, has anyone ever had any success negotiating the pay with a UHS facility? I am new to the specialty, but if they offer to start me at the beginning of the pay range, I will be losing 14$ an hour compared to my current job. I appreciate any comments! Thank you all!

UPDATE

Guys, I went to the interview! Some thoughts:

1. You guys were right. They have no security and no restraints. When I asked that, they said they heavily rely on BERT for escalating patients and I was like oh…

2. The interview itself was pretty simple. They asked some pretty basic questions. It threw me off a little becuase I was preparing for scenarios involving de escalation or someone refusing meds or something. The unit I applied for is Detox and 5150 holds so I thought they would ask.

3. When asked for what I’m looking for in salary, I asked to be toward the higher end of the pay scale since I have been a nurse for over 4 years and already have some psych experience. They were like “Well, we can see if we can work with you on that.” My state recently passed a law requiring psych hospitals to have mandated ratios last month so it sounds like they might be scrambling to get staff to be in compliance.

4. Also, ALL PAPER CHARTING

They said to allow them around 48 hours to get back to me, so we will see what happens. If I don’t get selected then maybe it’s the universe protecting me. If they DO select me then im gonna really pray on it 🙏😅. Thank you guys!