terry-upstate-ny

terry-upstate-ny specializes in Psychiatric, Crisis.

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1. Depressed and Lost

   terry-upstate-ny replied to Trying23's topic in New Nurse

   Different facilities use different technologies. Where I work now, we do not enter orders into the computer, instead we fax the Doctors Order sheet to the pharmacy, and the Pharmacist enters the order into the computer. Then, as Nurses, our responsib...

2. Please help a Newbie with some info on Psych nursing!!

   terry-upstate-ny replied to McPheelingLucky's topic in Psychiatric

   I know a few nurses that I have worked with that have completed a masters degree after having first gotten their BSN. Some take courses online while they work full time as RN on the units. Unfortunately, the hospital where I work does not employ Nur...

3. Depressed and Lost

   terry-upstate-ny replied to Trying23's topic in New Nurse

   I have learned from experience that it is most helpful to check the actual Doctor's order on the patients chart before giving the medication if there is any doubt at all about the correct dose. You can even call the pharmacy or write them a note to u...

4. Certifications? Do you have any?

   terry-upstate-ny replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

   If you check out the ANCC website, you will find information about Nursing Certifications. The applications to take the tests spell out the required number of working hours, etc... that you must have in that field of nursing before you can even take...

5. Please help a Newbie with some info on Psych nursing!!

   terry-upstate-ny replied to McPheelingLucky's topic in Psychiatric

   Psychiatric Nursing should enable you to speak/communicate with patients with mental health issues and is part of your assessment skills. Every nurse is an individual, and each of us may do things a little differently, hopefully within approved guide...