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1. SANEs - what's in your bag?

   tapeitup replied to tejon's topic in Forensic

   ALS= alternate light source. Someone did a blurb about what it detects a couple of responses above .

2. SANEs - what's in your bag?

   tapeitup replied to tejon's topic in Forensic

   We also have carts with supplies. I bring my SANE bag and leave my purse locked in my vehicle. I have a water bottle for me, mints and a prepackaged snack (I’m in the room for several hours.) my bag has a carabiner attached to it so I don’t lose my c...

3. Psychiatric charting help

   tapeitup replied to cooyoo's topic in Psychiatric

   Hi. We have an EMR which requires a mental status assessment (checksheet) to be done separately, which includes orintation, mood, affect, thought contant etc. I then do my sift note. My standard note template is as follows. I change the below as need...

4. Theraputic ideas for patient activities

   tapeitup replied to amwatkins72's topic in Psychiatric

   Many patients like the adult coloring books. I also taught finger knitting in an adult unit and it was a HUGE hit with women AND men. Patients were so proud of their accomplishment. We finger knit a scarf. No needles needed, so there was no danger ...

5. Pros and cons of psych nursing?

   tapeitup replied to AngelusLapsus's topic in Psychiatric

   How often does one work with a violent/aggressive patient? (daily, weekly, monthly?) One perspective... I am on a med/ surg floor. We deal with physically aggressive, verbally abusive patients ALL the time. We frequently have patients withdrawing f...

6. To all current and past Massasoit Community College Nursing Students

   tapeitup replied to TC_2014's topic in Massachusetts

   I'm in the day program. - What do I like: we have great instructors who really want us to succeed. I love the program. - What do I dislike: we've had some communication issues. I think they are getting better at using technology to notify us about t...

7. My patient dropped her baby!

   tapeitup replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm just starting my maternity clinical. OP, I think you bring to light an important topic, so I asked what the policy is at our facility. I was told that moms on PCAs are NOT allowed to be alone w/ the baby unless the dad is in the room.

8. On being a mandated reporter

   tapeitup replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

   PS- can you contact the court? Another thought - years ago I was given great advice... Start at the top... a letter stating your concerns for the child's safety to the interim DCF commissioner OR even the governor and let it trickle down. Ignoring y...

9. On being a mandated reporter

   tapeitup replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

   Random thoughts.... Contacting the police that a controlled substance is missing? So sorry for you and the child.

10. Massasoit nursing program 2014

    tapeitup replied to Masstudent2014's topic in Massachusetts

    GUYS, CHECK your mail. GOT MY LETTER today!!! Tell the world :).

11. Massasoit nursing program 2014

    tapeitup replied to Masstudent2014's topic in Massachusetts

    Sent my request! Yippee!!!

12. Massasoit nursing program 2014

    tapeitup replied to Masstudent2014's topic in Massachusetts

    Mallygirl - yes I would be interested in doing that.

13. Massasoit nursing program 2014

    tapeitup replied to Masstudent2014's topic in Massachusetts

    OMG!! I'm changed to Nursing Day. Best news. Going to "tape up the town" tonight. I can't express how happy I am and can't wait to get the letter. - for those feeling in the dumps, this is my 3rd year applying to nursing school. 2nd time to MCC. My F...

14. Massasoit nursing program 2014

    tapeitup replied to Masstudent2014's topic in Massachusetts

    Very frustrating.

15. Massasoit nursing program 2014

    tapeitup replied to Masstudent2014's topic in Massachusetts

    Another day... No change to the portal.