KrissyPRN

KrissyPRN has 3 years experience and specializes in Med Surg, Mental Health & Addictions.

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1. My ER experience....what do you think??

   KrissyPRN replied to feebebe23's topic in General Nursing

   I suffer from migraines. I usually get them right before my period and they will last 2-3 days. Occassionally I will get one in between. They are absolutely horrible!!!!! At times I can't even get out of bed. We have gone as far as to put black ...

2. in shock my daughters life on the line need your help!!!

   KrissyPRN replied to cathleenrmermaid7's topic in General Nursing

   My prayers are with you and your daughter.:prdnrs:

3. Panic attacks

   KrissyPRN replied to respiratoryqeen's topic in Psychiatric

   :yeahthat: I agree with atomic1976. I hope all is going well with you. Let us know how you are doing.

4. Going the happy dance!

   KrissyPRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations!!!!!!!!:anpom::chrs::ancong!::urck::prdnrs:

5. How often do you use Valium?

   KrissyPRN replied to BoogiePop's topic in Psychiatric

   We use ativan alot prn for agitation usually along with haldol and benadryl. Klonopin is used sometimes for anxiety but more commonly we try to use vistaril first. There is a physician on our unit who uses a valium taper for his alcohol detox pt's....

6. starting on unit -- psych meds

   KrissyPRN replied to RN007's topic in Psychiatric

   I would also get familiar with: ativan, valium, benadryl, clonidine, invega, vistaril, librium, anafranil, wellbutrin, effexor, paxil, prozac, lexapro, celexa, ambien, lunesta, trazadone, ritalin, concerta, strattera, neurontin, remeron, and restori...

7. Do psych patients ever stalk their nurse?

   KrissyPRN replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric

   I suppose any patient could stalk there nurse not just a pysch pt. But to answer your question I have never been stalked by a pt nor have I heard of anyone on our unit being stalked. I have seen patients in public that have recognized me.

8. Effective coloring????

   KrissyPRN replied to behensley's topic in Psychiatric

   Hospital wide where I work RN's have to wear all black, all white, or black and white mixed. In my opinion I think it's ridiculous but it's policy. I think we should be able to wear different colored scrubs or street clothes on the mental health &a...

9. What happens if a nurse is attacked?

   KrissyPRN replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric

   First thing I would do is yell STAFF so that the staff I work with come to my aide immediately although I've not been attacked thus far I have seen pt's escalate to the point of being aggressive. The next thing we would do is call a Code so that sec...

10. stress level in my department is getting to me

    KrissyPRN replied to harley007's topic in General Nursing

    harley007 it sounds like the same situation I deal with at work. There is alot of back stabbing, jealousy, and inappropriate behavior. Like you I am also a perfectionist and I am very hard on myself. I have decided that I basically will go to work ...

11. I think I want to be a psych nurse

    KrissyPRN replied to afl123's topic in Psychiatric

    I have to say I like working mental health & addictions. I feel respected by the doctors and the other staff. I work on the obs unit in our dept and I am responsible for most of the admissions to our unit as well as the transfer of patients to ...

12. Adderall for Bipolar??

    KrissyPRN replied to ER-RN2's topic in Psychiatric

    I have never heard of using or seen the use of Adderall for Bipolar D/O. Was this a patient? If it was a patient what other meds were they on and are you sure they gave the complete history with an accurate diagnosis?

13. First Day on The Job

    KrissyPRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Congratulations! You are right as time goes by it will get better and you will become more comfortable. Keep us updated on how everything is going.

14. Why is psych nursing only 8 hours???

    KrissyPRN replied to natnurse23's topic in Psychiatric

    I work 12 hour shifts 3 nights a week. We also have 8 hour shifts.

15. Classic Patient Statements

    KrissyPRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work mental health & addictions. We hear alot of I've been "vapor acted" instead of I've been baker acted.