KristieRae71 replied to KaffeineFiend's topic in Addictions
Your DON should have definitely had some policies or standards of care in place before this place even opened! However, that being said, I suggest that you find out who regulates your place of employment. Is it DNV? Joint Commission? There are so...
KristieRae71 replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Relations
Cut yourself some slack. We've all made some verbal faux pas or possibly a less than great judgement call. Sounds like you have learned from this experience and that's what is important. You just try to improve... as we all should. You can't control ...
Ask questions!!! We get a lot of students where I work and often times I see them standing against the wall with their eyes as big as saucers like deer in headlights. I remember that feeling but it's important that you cultivate your nursing experi...
KristieRae71 replied to Britton29's topic in Addictions
I agree with the above poster. Especially # 5. Open meetings of AA and NA are just that… open to any that would like to attend. We have also been encouraged to attend Al-ANON meetings as this is helpful to family, friends and caretakers of those w...
KristieRae71 replied to Anagray's topic in Addictions
It sounds to me (just going on what you have stated) that you were being a pretty awesome patient advocate. I do not see why the councelor felt that way.. however it has come to my attention that coucelors and therapist don't always understand what ...
KristieRae71 replied to supermark219's topic in Addictions
After realizing that I needed help for my own abuse of alcohol, entering treatment and embracing a life of recovery (yes that's the short and tidy version) I knew that I wanted to work in this field. I had already been nursing for 13 years in a vari...
KristieRae71 replied to lexi90820's topic in Addictions
I agree with the above comments. I decided when I went through treatment myself that I would love work in this field. I have always been honest during my interviews if asked directly. I think that you have to use your judgement and intuition about...
KristieRae71 replied to jordanpj's topic in Recovery
You daughter is fortunate that she has a good support system and a Mom that is willing to search for resources! She will definately need the support when she gets out! As a nurse that (now) works in the field of chemical dependancy and as a person ...
KristieRae71 replied to Indy's topic in Addictions
Venting is good for the soul! Good to get it out. After After 13 years of working various "medical" nursing jobs (CCU, ACU/PACU, Endoscopy, geriatrics.. etc) I found my niche. I have now been in the psych and addictions field for 4 years and LOVE ...
KristieRae71 replied to JasonNunez's topic in Addictions
Alcohol, drugs, food, sex, shopping, gambling.... All addictions are at their core related in the way that the addicts mind operates. We call it "stinking thinking" in the rooms and it's universal in addicts of any kind. The 12 steps (if done honestl...
KristieRae71 replied to BChapp3182's topic in Addictions
I agree with the other post. I have been on both sides of the fence and can tell you from experience, pt's will respond and respect you if they feel that you have a little knowledge under your belt. The co-dependants books (Beattie) are great, but ...
KristieRae71 replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric
oh come on! It's all a matter of what each person wishes. A person can choose to work somewhere else! I would do it in a nano-second if I felt that the surgeons were skilled at their craft. I most definately would NOT go to a dentist whose employe...