apoppyfield BSN, RN

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  1. apoppyfield

    Does psych nursing affect ur home life?

    "Crazy" isn't exclusive to psych units. I've dealt with several people on an acute floor with Axis I & II dx.
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    Working at new DSH / CHCF

    I've got to get that book!
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    does CA state prison still have lots OT for RNs?

    I hope not! I just signed up to hear the response from others.
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    Prision dress code

    I know exactly what you mean blue sky. I don't want to buy scrubs that I won't be able to wear.
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    Restrospective

    I can't wait to be a psych RN. My entire career has prepared me to enter this field.
  6. You could be sued.... personally. Do you want to give up your home, vehicles? Insurance is $100 per year. I don't know a single doctor who doesn't carry it.
  7. And once you start on the job, leave the personal stuff out.
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    Working at new DSH / CHCF

    Hello, I just wanted to start a new thread for the employees working at the new hospital. I will be starting soon and know that there are unique problems working at a facility that it opening, like putting out fires all over the place. In addition,...
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    IV push

    Your IV drug book should give parameters for everything. I agree with a lot of the comments above that diluted meds are easier to control.
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    Fired after the first month as a new grad! In shock!

    Toxic workplace... wow that doctor. Be glad you got out before you got Stockholm syndrome.
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    Bedside handoff?

    It might work for someone with insight, but for someone in crisis, not. There are even patients in medsurg that would not be appropriate for bedside reporting.
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    CA State Hospitals/Prisons

    Hi Bluesky, Yes I got the good news and am hoping to connect with other employees working there. Sent you a pm to catch up.
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    Admission first nursing note

    Excellent narrative. Thank you.
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    CA State Hospitals/Prisons

    Anyone working at Stockton state hospital or CHCF?
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    Possible Friction with Senior Psych Techs

    Sounds like the SPT is out of line. Check with your supervisor or union rep.