Cougar1113

Cougar1113 specializes in Psych.

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1. Nursing Boards control of Nurses

   Cougar1113 posted a topic in Professionalism

   I ran onto this article where a Canadian nursing board is punishing an RN for posting on her private Facebook page about care her Grandfather received at a hospital, where she DID NOT work at, charging her with Professional Misconduct. I personally t...

2. Mouth checks following meds

   Cougar1113 posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Where would I find a good site with the step by step procedures (and possibly pictures) of a complete mouth check, with pen-light and tongue depressor, that can be posted in our med room? I am the Manager for the Forensic Psych dept at a local hospi...

3. Learning to read EKG strip??

   Cougar1113 posted a topic in CCU

   I've been an RN for several years, but work as a Psych RN and currently Dept Manager. I really want to learn to read EKG strips so I can one day take an ACLS class and possibly get into ER nursing. Any good books or web sites for self learning? An...

4. From floor RN to Nurse Manager .. help.

   Cougar1113 posted a topic in Management

   So, I was promoted a few months ago from floor nurse to Nurse Manager, and I am finding that it is getting more difficult because of my friendships with staff. My boss has even told me that I am to friendly with the staff and that they are to comfor...

5. Sleep Mask

   Cougar1113 replied to Emilynn09's topic in Stress 101

   When I am on nights (my shifts rotate ), I use a sleep mask that I got from Kohl's. It is very soft, has an elastic band with velcro for a good fit. As for ear plugs I have found that the silicone ones work best. I got my ear plugs at the local Wa...

6. Do psych nurses really just hand out medication?

   Cougar1113 replied to Trinklee's topic in Psychiatric

   I am a FT Psych RN in an inpatient acute care facility that is alwasys busy. YES we do more than just pass meds! We have pts that need wound care, pain monitoring and treatment, Pts with cardiac history that sometimes run a very high bp with Shortn...

7. Online stats. Anyone take it this way?

   Cougar1113 replied to tokmom's topic in Online Learning

   I have the same problem .. the Statistics class is the only thing stopping me from taking the BSN course. I just cannot wrap my mind around the graphs, xyz, etc. I look at it and my mind yells "WTH" .... It has been so long since I have been in cla...

8. Like my job but the building is making me sick!

   Cougar1113 replied to Cougar1113's topic in General Nursing

   I think its something in the building itself because the runny nose, etc will normally start while I'm still in report (which is normally 30 minutes), meaning I haven't even started pt care or charting. I have actually started sending out resumes fo...

9. I thanked a Nurse today

   Cougar1113 replied to Poochiewoochie's topic in General Nursing

   God bless you and yours! I'm sure your comment went a long way with the nurse.

10. Like my job but the building is making me sick!

    Cougar1113 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Honestly I have a great job, enjoy what I do, get along with my co-workers, etc. My problem is I have bad allergies and I work in an older hospital. I feel great .. until I have been at work for 10 to 20 minutes and then my nose is running, I am co...

11. Safety Concern

    Cougar1113 replied to jewlsRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I work on an inpatient locked psych unit that is actually in a seperate building down the street from the hospital and if anything happens we have to have someone run to the phone and call for security, then it takes a few minutes for security to sho...

12. Starting Case Management ..

    Cougar1113 posted a topic in Case Management

    What is the best way to get into a Case Management job? I have been an RN for over 10 years and due to age and a back problem I am looking to "retire" from floor nursing. I am interested in doing case management and would like to know the best self...

13. New to night shift

    Cougar1113 replied to Emilynn09's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Emilynn09. I work nights and I purchased my curtains from JC Penny .. they are advertised as Blackout Drapes. Talk to the salesperson and let them know what you are looking for. I think mine are made by Eclipse and I used velcro for the sides s...

14. Malpractice insurance

    Cougar1113 replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    I have used NSO (nso.com) since 2004. I just re-newed my policy today with a $3 million dollar cap and it was $104 for a year of coverage. I would not work as an RN without having my own coverage because your employer is not going to stand behind y...

15. Help! Is my nursing career done?

    Cougar1113 replied to NSY,LPN's topic in Career Support

    What state do you live/work in? I had a reprimand on my license in 2007 for something that happened off clock in my personal life. I have even been turned down by some travel agencies over this. It was a reprimand which is the very least you can r...