Juryizout

Juryizout

Psych, geriatrics

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About Juryizout

Juryizout has 5 years experience and specializes in Psych, geriatrics.


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  1. Three 12s vs Five 8s

    I was on 8's when I first started out. We also work every other weekend, so the only time I got 2 days off in a row was my weekend off. Now working 3 12's with the same every other weekend off. Being older does make a difference. I feel like all I do...
  2. Interview this week in Acute Adult Psychiatric Unit!

    Hi, I've been in psych since I graduated, and have always had a heart for anyone struggling with psych issues. There is a book another poster referred me to called, "Verbal Judo". I picked it up on Kindle and it's a great read for the types of situ...
  3. Recent patient drunkenly kills motorist

    I can't really add much to what the previous poster said because it was so awesome! But I did go through that. Boundaries are what saved me from taking it so personally. As bad as I hated that it happened, I know in my heart we did all we could, and...
  4. are you guys exhausted after your shift?

    I'm usually always tired. Lots of times we are short, so it's just me and another nurse. I do meds/treatments and help the aides while she does the RN stuff I can't legally help her with. I'm not ever bored in Geri-psych; there is always someone to h...
  5. No Restraints

    I'm finding that facilities are more focused on days without seclusions/restraints and will chastise the staff member who makes the call to use either of those. It "messes up the numbers", regardless if staff have been injured or not.
  6. I am not a chew toy

    We have security, but they don't come to codes. They are for intake only. I have used some of my male nurse's presence to deter patients going off, and some aides.
  7. I am not a chew toy

    I got attacked a few months ago and ended up in the ER. I was fortunate to have my manager advocate for me as I was having a hard time being on the floor around that patient following the incident. It was one of those attacks that you don't see comin...
  8. Good looking male borderline patient.

    Yeah, you need to run like heck.... nobody is worth you throwing away that license for...NOBODY!
  9. Tips for the new girl?

    Hi, I've been the LPN at a psych facility for 4 years. The pp is correct about compliance. The more they get to know you, the more they will attempt to trust. I say attempt because sometimes they try trusting and decide it's too difficult. Don't take...
  10. There's no fool like an old fool

    Just letting you know: for remittance, they required I take the final from the previous semester of med-surg, that I passed. I studied a lot and made an 84. Now awaiting the required check off that will be in August. Thanks a lot for your advice. I...
  11. There's no fool like an old fool

    I did withdraw, and now am seeking readmittance. I have to retake the final from Med Surg I (that I passed) to make sure I retained enough to retake Med Surg II. I also will have to do check offs. You're probably right...I most likely answered questi...
  12. I'm talking about me, by the way. Here's the short version: LPN who went back to a small community college after finishing micro last fall. Mental Health nursing...check, Med surg I...check, OB... check, then I get to Med surg II. Our semester's are ...
  13. Patient Population?

    I work with mostly older people, 60 is a young person on our unit. Sometimes we get younger patients because our unit is the calmest in the hospital. I love geriatrics! They are so cool!
  14. "Just a Psych Nurse"

    Well said! Thank you!
  15. Jefferson Community College Online LPN to RN

    Thank you so much!