kadokin ASN, RN

kadokin is a ASN, RN and specializes in Psych.

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1. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

   kadokin replied to platon20's topic in NP

   HA! Forgive my stupidity :uhoh21: ! I saw orthopod and thought: Osteopath. Again: DUH!

2. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

   kadokin replied to platon20's topic in NP

   I agree!

3. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

   kadokin replied to platon20's topic in NP

   Yeah, but do orthopods perform surgery? Seriously. I'm asking b/c I don't know. I've only been acquainted w/2. One was a psychiatrist. The other an OB who begged out on "complicated" deliveries. :uhoh21:

4. top ten reasons i found a new job

   kadokin replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

   What is a Presse-Gainey?

5. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

   kadokin replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

   Yep, that's it: Arrogance. What frightens me more is when I see it in veteran nurses. They've been around long enough to KNOW they don't know it all. Yet, some of them persist in believing that they do. It can be frightening. But, I guess we're...

6. What is ur fave area in Psych

   kadokin replied to ellieRN06's topic in Psychiatric

   Ignorant, here. Would you be so kind as to explain what counter-insurgency area is? I presume it's an active military thing. Oh, and, what is meant by "none but one of our own"? Are you being philosophical? I'm puzzled. Please enlighten me. Tha...

7. What Is the Problem With These Nurses?

   kadokin replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

   I admire you for maintaining your demeanor. I take it you are a student? If that is correct, this may be a very valuable learning experience for you. Unfortunately, in this profession, we sometimes have to: bend over backwords; feed egos; take an...

8. Why did you choose psych nursing?

   kadokin replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

   I work w/adults and elderly. Can't do the children. Tried it. Burnt to a crisp. But if that interests you, give it a try. There's always room for another compassionate care-giver in that particular mine-field.

9. Why is everyone so tight lipped???

   kadokin replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

   Thank you Marc A fellow psych nurse. It's not easy is it?:uhoh21:

10. Why is everyone so tight lipped???

    kadokin replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    Remember, she worked as a tech, not an RN. And, btw, the ones that sleep on the job dont' last very long. I can't imagine even finding the TIME to sleep on the job. But then, I work days, that might make a difference.:uhoh21:

11. Question for experienced nurses about caring for "marginal" clients.

    kadokin replied to PHStudent's topic in Psychiatric

    I know. It is terribly frustrating, isn't it? The best I can tell you is to be as honest as you can be w/these clients and let them know that resources ARE available if they want them. (i.e.-AA, the local mental health ctr., etc.) and encourage t...

12. Poll: What do you love about psych nursing?

    kadokin replied to here_kitty's topic in Psychiatric

    Amen to that. And psych pt's are SOO interesting as people. Some of them have had to live through HE## and they are still surviving, despite all odds. Here's the well-kept secret: Hear a few life stories from a few psych pt.s (especially the seve...

13. Inpatient Visitation Times

    kadokin replied to p0969's topic in Psychiatric

    agreed. Our unit has similar "scheduled" visiting times. We try to make it clear to family that we will flex things as needed, though, b/c some of our clients and families are elderly and/or live out of town and making the 7p-8p schedule can be a h...

14. Why did you choose psych nursing?

    kadokin replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh, and btw, dijmart, the more time, validation and nurturing you can give your pts, the (sometimes) less frequently you have to strain yourself to "take them down". Granted, sometimes, a takedown is all that can be done, but in today's more enlight...

15. Why did you choose psych nursing?

    kadokin replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    Sometimes it can get "crazy" w/o a takedown/restraint. It's kind of hard to describe, but, let me try. A lot of psych pt.s are physically healthy. They don't have to lay in bed and wait for you to come check on them. They will follow you around a...