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  1. Resources on drug/alcohol detox

    I for some reason cannot open pdf files, my computer dosen,t download adobe either, and sites with nonpdf file forms to find protocols?
  2. I feel that psych nursing can be physically demanding and emotionally demanding. It seems in our area outside of Pittsburg PA Psych nurses d o not get the respect that they deserve. Medical nurses don't want to deal with the Psych patients..that is a...
  3. 12 hour shifts

    I have worked 12 hr shifts for 12 years. Some days i get burnout but that can happen in the first 8 hrs!. The days off are worth it. putterfly74:saint:
  4. Resources on drug/alcohol detox

    The cows scale is located on the ASAM web site . It looks at VS, tearing and nasal congestion chills myalgia,arthalgia,nausea. The systems are rated by numbers and then you can make a decision if medication is required. Axiety is also assessed. Good ...
  5. Resources on drug/alcohol detox

    We also use a CIWA for ETOH patient and the COWS for opiates. We are working on a more uniform scoring for PRN meds. Does anyone know of any other forms or information. A step by step non chemical interventions rather than prns for low scores? Thanks...
  6. A newbie RN- Drug and ETOH Nurse

    Hi there. We haven't seen alot of meth yet. We deal with heroin and oyxcontin. Hashish is emtional daddicting but not a physical withdrawl unless it is cut with something. Keep me posted on how things are going putterfly
  7. Starting a PN ministry

    Hi everyone. I did take a course on Parish Nursing. i am taking a different slant and using it to develope a formal comminity outreach program. We do a monthly outreach. this month is our Shop n Share. We will deliver soup and offer prayer with our ...
  8. Resources on drug/alcohol detox

    Hi there. Iwork on ahosp based detox. There is not alot out there. I found a new site. Look under drug and alcohol certification. Alot of study materials to be found. putterfly74:rotfl:
  9. A newbie RN- Drug and ETOH Nurse

    Hello everyone. I am new to the site . I am an RN Iwork in a hpspital detox and rehab unit, I also help on Psych and Med Surg. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone. I am christian and married. I have grown kids. I am49. Love to golf. Hell...