Ruthbud19

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1. Haldol Decanoate

   Ruthbud19 posted a topic in Medications

   Has anyone every given a dec shot over 100 mg. All of the medication info I have read states not to exceed a 100 mg dose. However, one of our physicians ordered a 300 mg dose. This concerns me since the patient has not been compliant for months. Any ...

2. Week-end Baylor Positions

   Ruthbud19 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was wondering if anyone can answer this question? Does your facility have a holiday expectation for week-end only staff? If they are expected to work holdiays not falling on a week-end, how many do they work a year? Thanks Ruth Ann

3. Patient searches

   Ruthbud19 posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I'm wondering what the policy at other facilities are regarding patient searches at time of admission. Seems the new unit I will be working on allows the patients to keep everythng (ie. belts, shoelaces, etc.) Makes me very nervous. Any info or journ...

4. Workplace violence

   Ruthbud19 posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Just wondering what type of policies your facilities have in place related to staff assaults by patients. I don't mean assaults that take place in a psychotic state, but intentional acts of violence that leads to staff injuries. Any information would...