RamTaur

RamTaur specializes in Psych.

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1. Being called in to work extra.. ALL. THE. TIME!

   RamTaur replied to 20plusyearRN's topic in General Nursing

   Its gotten to a point with my employers that they stop you while you are at work, and ask you. If I do overtime its on my terms when I clock in, and when I leave. I'm very firm with this, my employers know it. I have flexible hours when I do overtime...

2. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

   RamTaur replied to northmississippi's topic in Medications

   Vistaril, Lithium, Trazadone, Risperdal, Depakote, Zyprexa, Zydis S.L., Neurontin.....

3. Should I become a nurse?

   RamTaur replied to MarkAD's topic in Men

   If your doing that well in algebra, physics, and trig, by all means go for it. Yes we do use calculators, and nurses collaborate with each other in finding answers. We need more men in nursing; an efficient medical team needs both genders. I've been ...

4. What have you learned about Death?

   RamTaur replied to g2255lw's topic in General Nursing

   Some patients accept death better than others. Some with fear some with acceptance and completion. Death to me is simply the ultimate form of liberation..............

5. Win $100! May 2015 Caption Contest

   RamTaur replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   Must be payday..........

6. Advice on creepy doctors?

   RamTaur replied to carterr's topic in Relations

   Filthy unprofessional sexual harassment is clearly what this is. Think of it this way. If he is doing this to you as he pleases, I wonder what he is doing with female patients who cannot defend themselves. If your husband catches wind of this, the do...

7. Staying late, not getting paid.

   RamTaur replied to ladylawless2317's topic in New Nurse

   No, No, No!!!! Never work for free! Unless your volunteering somewhere. I clock in when I get there and clock out when I finish, period. What if something happens on the unit while your clocked out, and you find yourself in litigation. You think ther...

8. Mens nursing shoes?

   RamTaur replied to BumbleBuddy's topic in Men

   Air Nikes is what I wear. I have flat feet so I need all the help I can get. My feet don't hurt like they used to.

9. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

   RamTaur replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I went back to school for nursing at 44, and don't regret it. I like doing patient teaching, you'll be surprised how many people don't know anything about their medications, and what there for. You will have to go through a vigorous curriculum to ach...

10. To tell or not to tell!

    RamTaur replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Relations

    Lead by example, it may be a slow process but an effective one. That's advocating for both sides. The nurse, and unit that your assigned to should be an extension of your educational experience. You should feel comfortable where your assigned, to tak...

11. Calling a transgender patient an "it"

    RamTaur replied to Angeljho's topic in Relations

    Some people need to learn how to open their hearts before opening their mouths. I've dealt with gays, lesbians, transgender patients, and am very swift, direct to anyone who discriminates. This is clearly out of bounds, and professionally unacceptabl...

12. Eliminating the Stigma Associated with Mental Health Nursing

    RamTaur replied to Jessica Quigley's topic in Psychiatric

    I've been in mental health most of my career, and have seen first hand how students react while doing their mental health rotation. I've noted their anxiety levels, and fear of clients. I agree totally on that the student should be prepped prior to a...

13. I am afraid of Anatomy and Physiology

    RamTaur replied to Housebabyj's topic in General Students

    When I took my A&P class, I also took a physical fitness class just to ease the stress, this helped significantly. I also took on a tutor who guided, and challenged my thinking process. She was very instrumental in my basic fundamental approach. ...

14. Patient's family requesting pain medication

    RamTaur replied to quirkystar's topic in Safety

    When I worked at this level of care, some family members could, and would request pain meds. If they were uncomfortable with this, I would ask the physician to have a standing order of give. He or she would be the next person I would approach. They m...

15. overuse of prn medication in mental health hospitals

    RamTaur replied to tanakanurse's topic in Australia

    I to work psych and hand out prn anxiolytics. I agree that some patients don't present outward s/s. I do manage to ask them what is causing their anxiety to rise, and enter it as "Pt stated". This is what I document in the MAR as cause. This will mon...