CASTLEGATES

CASTLEGATES has 27 years experience and specializes in Addictions, Acute Psychiatry.

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1. 'No Name Seizure'

   CASTLEGATES replied to tining's topic in School

   You can always tell mom it's a child protective issue, where he has a disorder and he needs to be seen, so you can better look after his needs. If he's having uncontrolled "seizures" at school, you need to have a multidisciplinary meeting how to atte...

2. Has anyone gone through nursing school with depression?

   CASTLEGATES replied to trapstudent's topic in Disabilities

   Depression is a horror, I know. In nursing you're expected to be a resource, so it would be very difficult trying to help someone with unresolved issues that could complicate traumatic situations like suicide, death, and horrible things that happen t...

3. Dealing with mean docs

   CASTLEGATES replied to MillyPeets1234's topic in Operating Room

   That's an easy fix. Make a formal report to HR for workplace harassment. You'll be covered by the whistle-blower act for any retaliation, as well. They shouldn't dare to touch you once you put it in writing. This is your workplace where you should be...

4. Demotion from DON, self report to BON

   CASTLEGATES replied to MB,RN's topic in LTC Directors

   Goodness! I'm sort of split on that one. We've had some directors who should be reported to someone for abuse of power and gross incompetence, but that's an employment thing. It would be nice to be able to have them interviewed by someone on one hand...

5. Nursing Legislation TREAT Act allowing NP's to help addicts

   CASTLEGATES posted a topic in Addictions

   One interesting piece of legislation they're pushing RIGHT NOW is for NP's to be able to prescribe buprenorphine, fixing DATA-2000 Act barriers. This is called the TREAT Act, however, it requires physician hand-holding to prescribe this proven, safe ...

6. RN-MSN-FNP Chamberlain

   CASTLEGATES replied to HappyRN3's topic in Chamberlain College

   Hi Fellow Nurses! I am actively seeking the Chamberlain RN-BSN-MSN FNP Program (whew, that was a lot to type.) I have a BA in another subject and work PT as an RN. I have a lot of questions before I send in my transcripts. 1. How long does this e...

7. RN-MSN-FNP Chamberlain

   CASTLEGATES replied to HappyRN3's topic in Chamberlain College

   Not recommended. I dropped out first class. Massive mistake on my part.

8. I quit Chamberlain today, what a relief!

   CASTLEGATES posted a topic in School Programs

   There are certain benefits, rolling admissions (some places claim it, but it's really rolling registration). Price is roughly2x normal Univ. Discussions come Sun, due Wed, 2 APA referenced responses (basically APA papers) plus 2 more APA responses/3 ...

9. Wilmington University RN-BSN ONLINE! wgu opted out

   CASTLEGATES replied to 4everAnimeRN's topic in School Programs

   Last Master's rotation that led to FNP's had not one but 2 instructors sleeping, instead of instructing graduate students. These were not the easy classes, but the infamous P's classes you really need for you career, and the boards. Classmates took i...

10. Nurse Practitioner's prescribing buprenorphine

    CASTLEGATES posted a topic in Activism

    Unfortunately the AANP wasn't even present during the DATA 2000 act that allowed only MD's to prescribe buprenorphine (nevermind NP's and PA's can prescribe potent opiates they can become addicted to). Due to the absence of NP's at that legislation, ...

11. Having kids & working 12hr nights??

    CASTLEGATES replied to Drexel_ShaySN's topic in Pennsylvania

    If my wife didn't stay home, we'd have a serious issue. It's complicated, but if she ends up being deported for any reason (still may happen-I don't want to get into detail at the moment), then I'll be in dire straits. I do 12hr nights. I've almost a...

12. Lateral violence. How did you handle it?

    CASTLEGATES replied to lvan0904's topic in NP

    For me, I know they cannot fire me, since I follow the rules and do exactly as directed. If they're breaking the law, I'll say something and run it up the pole (if that's what needs to happen). My only issues are unfair treatment and lateral violence...

13. Doctors vs. Nurses

    CASTLEGATES replied to MsPebbles's topic in Relations

    People go to hospitals because they need nurses. Nurses are revenue producers, not just costs. When a patient is admitted, it is for nursing care. Labs and tests can be scheduled in, or outpatient, but it's the nursing care that gets them back to hea...

14. First NP Job and unhappy...What to do?

    CASTLEGATES replied to TCUgirl15's topic in NP

    I echo what was just said.Take your clinicals, what you learned and apply to the best of your ability. Easy to say that (knowing you can't go back in time), but perhaps that may help those in clinicals now (see yourself handling all this on your own)...

15. Passing cut offs

    CASTLEGATES replied to vonricter222's topic in General Students

    Mine was 80%+, as well. 96-100 for an A, 90-96 for a B and most were 85 (we dropped to #5 in the state and they changed everything).