cfaith

cfaith

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About cfaith

cfaith has 26 years experience and specializes in Addiction.


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  1. Dealing with "haters"...

    Just prove her wrong! That is all what needs to happen! Believe in yourself and best of luck!!!!
  2. Staff meet and greet

    When I interviewed for a manager position I asked, "What is the biggest challenge you face in doing your job and how would I be able to help if I'm in this position?" I asked this to about 7 people they all said pretty much the same thing.....staffi...
  3. Private party: I would not be offended, but would differently not wear it myself, out of respect for all the work I so everyday to increase the level of professionalism in the field. I'm more concerned with the "sexy uniforms" I see on the wards"...
  4. new to addiction

    prettynurseL, How did the interview go? IntNSA announced a LPN workshop at the annual conference in Oct, location Washington DC... just saw it on the web site. 2013Conference
  5. certified addictions nurse question

    There is a new study guide for sale on the IntNSA web site, as well as a new test matrix. Be sure to include these in your study planning. I took the CARN-AP, true to all advance practice test it was very process oriented. The CARN is nursing care/t...
  6. chart audit tool

    Need a little clarification: Are you looking for a UR audit tool or a Quality Record Review audit tool?
  7. CPHQ exam

    I've interviewed for several jobs in the past year. They all wanted this &/or Six Sigma.... so it must mean something to someone. I would be great to hear from someone who has CPHQ. Anyone out there? Fai
  8. Goals & Objectives

    I usually have something related to Safety &/or Orientation if identified as a need. Something like... Goal: free from self injury/harm- will id (or verbalize) triggers to self harm ....will seek safety zone when impulse to harm is noted ...
  9. CARN Test Preparation

    Wow! New Study guide is available!!!!!! Check out IntNSA website store... electronic and hardcopy available.
  10. Changing medication Forms

    This the only statement from this states parctice act... "Implementing the treatment and pharmaceutical regimen prescribed by any person authorized by State law to prescribe the regimen." I'm seeking information as to when a nurse (RN &/or ...
  11. Changing medication Forms

    Steriod suppository , nurse gave steriod enema as replacement as it was available.
  12. Changing medication Forms

    no:) not homework, not anymore. I'm waiting to hear from my practice board. just taking the temp on here. I am the Clinical Improvement specialist/Educator for my facility :) Great minds think a like!
  13. Changing medication Forms

    If MAR says tablet can I change to liquid or a powder? If it gum can I change it to lozenger? If it says suppository can I change it to solution and give as an enema??? Those type of changes? Not the route ....
  14. Changing medication Forms

    Can/should a RN change a mediction form without an MD order. ex MAR reads: ASA 325mg PO every am (one 325mg tablet). the nurse med room nurses crushs the med or change it to a BC powder without an MD order. How do you feel about this?
  15. CARN Test Preparation

    The sources I used the most are "Uppers, Downers, All Arounders : Physical and Mental Effects of Psychoactive Drugs" Darryl Inaba & William Cohen