Carrie RN

Carrie RN

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  1. I am sorry as well that this happened to you. I have noticed a trend where there is less assessment occurring. Technology is being traded for good patient care. Keep up the good care when you transition to LTC.
  2. Taboo: 10 Things Nurses Should NEVER Say!

    I work corrections. I never say, "Gee there are no sick call sheets today." The whole box will fill before I can get back to the medical room.
  3. Eliminating the Stigma Associated with Mental Health Nursing

    I came to mental health nursing late in my career. It has become a true calling for me. I changed over to corrections, and I find that community mental health is grossly insufficient in my state. Go "us" for continuing to meet the challenge.
  4. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Dear Esme, I hope you have a speedy recovery. Please know that I am thinking and praying for you.
  5. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    This is rural America talk. In some rural areas there are plenty of nurses as well.
  6. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    I can't swing a dead cat around without hitting another nurse.
  7. Nursing was harder than becoming a social worker.
  8. What is a Nurses Calling?

    When I was young, I would have said I am a nurse because I like to help people. Please don't be a nurse for the money. There are things I do that no amount of money would be worth it. I currently am in mental health/corrections. I really do like ...
  9. Nurses Exempt

    This sounds like management does not want to pay the nurses overtime like they deserve.
  10. Nursing Behind the Wall

    I started correctional nursing last year and love it! I never have the same day twice. The ability to assess and triage are key.
  11. Has Anyone Here Ever Worked in Assisted Living?

    Then staying in your current position was the right choice. Keep on trucking.
  12. Has Anyone Here Ever Worked in Assisted Living?

    You will need to find out what the state regulations are governing ALF/RCF. In the state where I am; the residents had the same rights to refuse to comply with doctor orders, but it comes back on you if they are not compliant. Generally, you will b...
  13. Can a Nurse Punch a Patient in Self-Defense?

    Generally, in psych nurses become certified in ProAct or CPI. So this is to say deescalation of a situation is the priority and then protecting yourself if the patient becomes violent. I don't know what the law is in New Zealand. Here in the state...
  14. Bullying - What is it?

    The definition of strong nurse should never include bullying. A strong nurse has experience, great critical thinking, good skills, and documents appropriately. I think this thread is going off course. I have had MANY shifts where I did not eat, dr...
  15. reasonable orientation for an experienced nurse?

    It does sound sufficient. Take good notes.