PsychRN-Kris

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1. Staff Abuse

   PsychRN-Kris replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Psychiatric

   Yikes. Sounds like there are some serious management problems there. The idea is to diffuse situations early before they turn in to escalated violence. If patient's have access to dangerous objects that's also a serious problem on the unit. I'm reall...

2. Why do one year Med surg nursing before going into Psychiatry Nursing

   PsychRN-Kris replied to PurifiedH2O's topic in Psychiatric

   I went straight into psych right out of school and have never regretted the decision. I was even told that I wouldn't be hired without the year of med-surg experiance and that I'd make much less money. I was hired right out of school and I work at ...

3. What do Psych nurses really do?

   PsychRN-Kris replied to tessa45's topic in Psychiatric

   Much more than just "meds and paperwork". Here's a list of some of the things I do: Pre-admission screening and admission acceptance, continuing mental health assessment and medical assessment, treatment planning and consultation with the whole menta...

4. 1 yr out of school, no floor experience - Mental Health nursing info

   PsychRN-Kris replied to jayrelic's topic in Psychiatric

   Here in WA we call it "Second Opinion Involuntary Injection" of medication.

5. setting boundaries with pt.'s, appropriate vs inappropriate, HELP!

   PsychRN-Kris replied to nmb81's topic in Psychiatric

   Assessing your patient does involve asking questions and a lot probing sometimes. Ask the questions directly and try not to worry that you sound scripted. Part of a good assessment is asking the appropriate questions that need to be asked in order to...

6. Fingerstick Glucose Testing-Do Alcohol Wipes Interfere w/ Results?

   PsychRN-Kris replied to PsychRN-Kris's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for your thoughts and input. :) I'm still in search of documented guidelines for the CDC, ADA or NIH to settle this debate/issue at work and to aide in writing of our policy. I haven't been able to find anything so far, but if anyone r...

7. Fingerstick Glucose Testing-Do Alcohol Wipes Interfere w/ Results?

   PsychRN-Kris posted a topic in General Nursing

   What is your employer's policy and procedure on fingerstick blood glucose testing? My employer doesn't have a policy and procedure on this and my co-workers and I are all in debate as to whether it is okay to clean the finger w/ alcohol wipes, as lon...

8. Any Suggestions for Comfy Shoes?

   PsychRN-Kris replied to sg6307's topic in General Nursing

   I had Nurse Mates in school and HATED them.

9. Any Suggestions for Comfy Shoes?

   PsychRN-Kris replied to sg6307's topic in General Nursing

   I bought some expensive Klogz brand shoes that were really comfortable but made my feet sweat like "a _____ in church." Anyhow, I decided to try some of the inexpensive (like $10) ventilated comfort clogs on allheart.com thinking what the heck? Let...

10. Please don't eat your young.

    PsychRN-Kris replied to Kiren's topic in General Nursing

    ROFL! :lol2: Seriously though, I used to wonder the same thing as a student since the majority of nurses I worked with seemed less than thrilled to have a student. I've had students coming through the last few months and really got a birdseye view...

11. Did I miss the memo???? (rant)

    PsychRN-Kris replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...sounds like you work with a real team player. You sound like a dream co-worker to work with, keep up the great work, your efforts are surely appreciated and will be noted by managment. :)

12. Midnight Dr. Call.

    PsychRN-Kris replied to m4blondi's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel the doc needs to be called then it's warranted. Provided you have a pressing issue that can't wait until morning. And as the previous posters noted, make sure you have all your info in front of you. Also repeat any order given back to ...

13. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    PsychRN-Kris replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm......my school must of been different because it didn't focus on bed making, bedpan emptying or denture cleaning. :uhoh21:

14. Do any of you work 10 hour shifts?

    PsychRN-Kris replied to JHUBRAIN's topic in General Nursing

    I work a few 12's back to back each week and I hate them. I think 10 hour shifts would be better. On the plus side, when I work 8's they just fly by compared to 12's!

15. Please Help Me

    PsychRN-Kris replied to konahi7's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, so sorry to hear about your troubles. What were the grounds you were failed on? Did you fail to meet the requirements/grades as stated by the school? If so, I'd say there's not much you could do. Or was it something else? Please ex...