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1. Patient on patient abuse?

   Vedder316 replied to Vedder316's topic in Psychiatric

   Our population is mainly severe schizophrenia. They usually are at our facility for approximately a year though some much longer. We have eight beds in our facility. We step in constantly verbally but cannot physically remove them from each other....

2. Patient on patient abuse?

   Vedder316 replied to Vedder316's topic in Psychiatric

   Thank you all for the responses. I have been ill the past 4 days so I apologize for the delay. Yes we are told that they (the patients) are here for the reasons of my concern and that we are unable to do anything about the bullying and horseplay du...

3. Patient on patient abuse?

   Vedder316 posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I currently have been working as an LPN at a long term locked residential psychiatric facility for five years. Recently we have seen an increase in what I believe is patient on patient abuse. I wanted to get some advice from the community here. F...

4. Have you been assulted as a nurse?

   Vedder316 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   It is a damn shame that it seems to be the norm to be a nurse and have been assaulted on the job. Where the hell are our rights?

5. Assault on a nurse

   Vedder316 replied to futureRN09's topic in General Nursing

   Is it fair to be assaulted and have your company say you cannot press charges? I work in a locked residential facility for mental health patients and I am assaulted weekly. They are on a 302 commitment. If we press charges we loose our position. ...

6. Assulted on the job

   Vedder316 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am an LPN @ a locked residential facility for mentally ill patients. I have been there for three years and have enjoyed my job up until recently. We have a new batch of residents that are constantly threatening, touching and flat out assaulting m...

7. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

   Vedder316 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

   Couldn't of said it any better. Nurses are Patient advocates. We need to stand up and say enough is enough! But unfortunately standing up for what is "right" usually get you labeled as a complainer and makes you life hell when dealing with manag...

8. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

   Vedder316 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

   Again if this is happening all the time and nothing is done blame not the person calling off/coming in late, blame your place of employment. Parents shouldn't be given special rules I %100 agree with that. When your employer lets this happen it je...

9. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

   Vedder316 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

   If management does nothing and you have expressed that it is a safety matter to your patients and your license, then I wouldn't feel too comfortable working for that place. What does that say about your employer if you tell them there is a safety co...

10. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    Vedder316 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree that some people abuse the "sick child card" but that is for management to worry about. Iam a new nurse that has just started the field but I have been in the health care field for some time. One question I have is, Why do people worry m...

11. NCLEX study recomendations/ need HELP!

    Vedder316 replied to Vedder316's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    So you say the Saunders Comprehensive review for the NCLEX-PN Examination is a good book to go by? This is the book I have.. http://images.bestwebbuys.com/muze/books/25/9781416000525.jpg So i should focus attention on test taking strategies for the ...

12. NCLEX study recomendations/ need HELP!

    Vedder316 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hello I just graduated last Friday and I'm preparing to study for the "states" Does anyone recommend and books or software for studying? I have the Saunders 3rd edition review book but find it difficult studying from it. I also have Silverstri cd ...