cherilee

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1. benzo withdrawal......advice please

   cherilee posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Ok calling all experienced psych nurses: This is the third pt at least ive seen that appears to be in benzo withdrawal even after the taper is DONE. Seems no doctors think that people could be...

2. Med/Surg to Psych

   cherilee replied to chrisg0705's topic in Psychiatric

   believe it or not you are a hot commodity for this field. You have psych experience, Most sick people have psychiatric issues ie depression, losses, substance abuse, you name it. Your med surge...

3. words for suicidal patients?

   cherilee posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hi everyone, I have been working in psych for eight months now. Sometimes I really love it, and other times I dont. It has been really interesting, never ever boring. Anyway, I was wondering what...

4. Lithium toxicity

   cherilee posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Im getting conflicting info on levels... anyone know what a true lith level is when its toxic? over 1.2? Also, what symptoms do you see? have u seen any patients with true lithium toxicity? What did...

5. HELP! Stressing Over NCLEX Results

   cherilee replied to tiffersmile's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   sounds like you were maybe missing info on your application somewhere? call the test center that you took the test at. Good

6. Disastrous New Grad Orientation

   cherilee replied to rndog's topic in First Year After Licensure

   If it gets better, shortly, grrreat If not, dont sweat it, take what youve learned, go somewhere else. dont accept anything less than a supportive work environment, TRUST ME there are enough jobs out...

7. Made a med check error -- feel terrible

   cherilee replied to SoundofMusic's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You are being WAY too hard on yourself. Yous ound very concscientous and you are more than likely doing fine. In a perfect world, we check bands every single time we walk in a room. Like the previous...

8. personality disorders?

   cherilee posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Im sort of a bleeding heart when it comes to patients. My question: Im thinking the other day, boy I feel so bad for this pt [borderline) because he is so distraught, acting out, crying, etc....

9. What overwhelms you the most? What did NS NOT prepare you for?

   cherilee replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I agree with you one hundred percent. Skills come eventually. By far, the greatest Issue I had as a new grad and at my last jobwas lack of support. Entered a job in LTC and lacked some basic skills,...

10. First relatively big mistake... can't stop crying

    cherilee replied to cyndilouwho12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    dont be too hard o n yourself. I had been doing that for a year, and still do it sometimes. It is POINTLESS. Trust me, everyone makes mistakes at times . EVERYONE. If the patient wasnt harmed, and you...

11. Coping with a depressed boyfriend

    cherilee replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Psychiatric

    coping with someone elses depression can be difficult. Dealing with your own is hard too. My ex husband went through some pretty bad depressions.He would lash out at me, get migraines, refuse to...

12. new job, mistakes

    cherilee replied to cherilee's topic in Psychiatric

    thanks, needed tohear that . I cant let one mistake blow me over. How is your job

13. new job, mistakes

    cherilee posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi everyone, Just started a new job in Psych and love it... But I got so nervous after realizing I transcribed an order WRONG!! today, I documented on the wrong sheet! I hat e making stupid mistakes....

14. I'm so BORED with my job!!

    cherilee replied to Happy TBA Nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow! I would say you are in the minority of people who are bored with nursing(on this thread anyway). Here is my suggestion: Find out what you love and do

15. I've lost confidence,0 time management skill

    cherilee replied to shortlittleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes. of course. You are not alone. Nursing is tough, and especially when you are new. Don't spend too much time worrying... Regroup and reassess what it is that would make you happy. One setting that...