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...
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, ...
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?
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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!
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!