Still split whether to pursue Community Health or ER Nursing. For now, I am in the process of acquiring knowledge and experience in the field as much as I can.
Hello to all my Psych nurses, I have been wondering, we use Artane or Cogentin to treat EPS in Psychiatric nursing a lot. I am just curious as to what is the difference between the two; why use the one over the other?
Does anyone here work for ONA (Ontario Nurses' Association)? I just have some inquiry about a situation that I've had the last few days with a colleague and am unsure of what to do. I can't be too sure if I was bullied by two staff or I was at a wro...
electricblack replied to wezzie, RN's topic in Psychiatric
I'm from an Acute unit of 24, we do have groups running from 0900 to 1500 on weekdays and absolutely nothing on weekends. A good 30-40% attend the groups and the rest are usually to sick to join or just did not want to go. Voluntary or not we give ...
electricblack replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric
Code Whites (always prep meds and have someone call security so its handled smoothly). We use either Zyprexa 5-10 or cocktail of Haldol (2.5-5mg), Ativan (1-2mg), and Cogentin (2mg). Always offer PO, usually the presence of security gets them to t...
electricblack replied to Sedation Vacation's topic in Relations
in my workplace if you report anything including verbal or irs... they are far from anonymous... management mentions who reported you while they do the meeting.
electricblack replied to Sedation Vacation's topic in Relations
we had a staff coming in at work bumping into things and was previously fired for similar behaviour but because of her connections with management she got her job back and gave the nursing staff responsible for reporting her a difficult time at work....
electricblack replied to electricblack's topic in Psychiatric
She has been on Percs for a good few years. I honestly am unsure if it was withdrawals but some senior nurses said it might be due to her history and presentation. She was afebrile and she has been on our unit for two days so far. Rhinitis was not...
No worries things like that happen. Next time just lower bed, make sure side rails are down unless it is stated or ordered (it is a form of restraint after all and can increase the risk for fall since theyd climb that stuff). Assess mental stats, ...
So it happens that I work nights and they put me in Charge even though I still lack the experience and traning of being a Charge Nurse. One of the staff working with me was also a new RN and her pt has been experiencing new symptoms of leg spasms. ...
So here's the situation, I am currently employed full time as a Psychiatric Nurse and have had six months experience so far. I love Psych Nursing--it's quite rewarding, but am currently feeling like this is not my 'home unit'. Unlike most new nurses...