mtdnk

mtdnk has 28 years experience and specializes in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.

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1. I desperately need some advice

   mtdnk replied to Sensibility's topic in Career Support

   2 questions: 1. Did you? 2. Do you?

2. Capella University vs. Walden

   mtdnk replied to freezebabyRN's topic in Post Graduate

   I graduated from Walden MSN-Nursing Education 2007. Since then I have secured teaching positions in both ADN and BSN (2) colleges and universites, and online education. I have developed and presented a 6 ceu seminar, presented at a conference, co-aut...

3. VENT: Clinical Instructor for last clinical rotation

   mtdnk replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Students

   Yikes, CBsMommy. You do need a chill-pill. Nrsg dx: Ineffective individual coping related to self-esteem issues as evidenced by poster verbalizes hostility and egocentricity when offered constructive criticism (you need to be able to tolerate this, ...

4. nursing career without touching people

   mtdnk replied to confusedstudent2011's topic in Relations

   The OP most certainly has a "BS" N, lol!! My diagnosis: FOS

5. Nurse pressing charges

   mtdnk replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Relations

   I seriously doubt that I would resort to assault regardless of what I was told. I wonder why it is that nurses would even question holding an individual accountable for criminal behavior. Think a cop would think twice? A layperson?

6. Ranting!...

   mtdnk replied to brotherbear's topic in General Nursing

   I think it was a put on to get everyone to respond. BS for sure! Have a nice day!!

7. B-52

   mtdnk replied to BSN_DEC_2006's topic in Psychiatric

   LOL, I LOVE that reference "B 52"!! We learned it at our facility when we got a transfer from upstate. Anyway.....we follow the "BAHA" rule. Everything mixes with Ativan (actually helps to get it through the needle), but don't mix benadryl and Ativa...

8. Pysch Nursing clinical

   mtdnk replied to metricalpound's topic in General Students

   It sounds like you may have missed the objectives of the psych clinical. Though it may sound biased coming from a psych clinical educator, there is so much to learn....but you do have to put yourself out to learn it! Firstly, you should not have a 4 ...

9. Walden University Students and Alumni

   mtdnk replied to Dude,RN's topic in Post Graduate

   Good luck. Having my Master's has opened many doors for me. I have kept my full time position as a psych nurse (I will be able to retire in 6 years with 30 years completed!). I find that I have to turn down teaching positions. I currently have 3 scho...

10. Walden University Students and Alumni

    mtdnk replied to Dude,RN's topic in Post Graduate

    Hi, I graduated April 2007, MSN-Nursing Education track. I developed a conference (in-service) program. I ultimately got it approved for 6.6 CEU's by the New York State Nurses Association. I did not have to actually give it, but, after I graduated I ...

11. ANCC certification - does good, or just looks good?

    mtdnk replied to NiteNurz79's topic in Psychiatric

    I have been certified by the ANCC as a Psychiatric and Mental Health nurse since 1984 (2 years after graduation). Yup, that's 27 years! I would have done it even if the original test and subsequent renewals were not reimbursed. I do get a differentia...

12. I refuse to be a punching bag - NO MORE ASSAULT

    mtdnk replied to abbaking's topic in Relations

    New legislation being fought for in NY- "Healthy Workplace". Addresses bullying in the workplace. It's our responsibility to identify and fight for legal protection!

13. I refuse to be a punching bag - NO MORE ASSAULT

    mtdnk replied to abbaking's topic in Relations

    In New York State it is a felony to assault a nurse. Law effective 11/10!! We lobbied hard for this one, it's in your power to do the same in your own state!

14. Why do nurses feel the need to put RN on their license plates?

    mtdnk replied to 3dayRN's topic in Relations

    Having some notification that you are a nurse can save you from traffic tickets.......not that I would know ANYTHING about something like that:nurse:

15. Digoxin Care Plan help?

    mtdnk replied to LilacRoses's topic in General Students

    Increased risk for Dig toxicity ......I don't believe that is an approved NANDA impairment, is it?