psych308

psych308 has 4 years experience and specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. Paranoid pts and meds

   psych308 replied to Scarlettz's topic in Psychiatric

   I don't know what resources or time you have available at your facility, but in the times that this has happened to me, I've been lucky enough to take time to educate and reassure the patient. I usually do this by: 1. Acknowledging their fears ("I u...

2. Problems with q15 rounds

   psych308 replied to AustinPower's topic in Psychiatric

   At my facility we were having this same issue. IMO, the problem is the bystander effect. People get complacent with not doing checks due to not having experienced a situation where something went wrong, and everyone assumes the next person will just ...

3. Insuling coverage for calorie free soda

   psych308 posted a topic in Endocrine

   I have a question about a calorie free soda sweetened with a sugar alcohol. It's called Honest Fizz organic zero calorie soda. It states that it has 7g of carbs, 0g of sugar. The ingredients are: carbonated water, organic erythritol, organic caramel ...

4. is this typical for a nursing home?

   psych308 replied to blondie1887's topic in New York

   I'm not sure about nursing homes specifically, but I know that in my hospital we aren't paid for our lunches. We are scheduled for 12.5 hour shifts with a half hour of that automatically deducted for our lunches we are supposed to be taking. However,...

5. So I graduated...now what?

   psych308 replied to YumCookies's topic in ADN/BSN

   If you haven't already started applying for jobs, I definitely would start looking online at positions you are interested in and have a resume ready. I waited until I passed the NCLEX to apply for jobs figuring they wouldn't even consider me until I ...

6. Junior Composition Exemption Exam, anyone taken?

   psych308 replied to Crygrrpfoot's topic in Ohio University

   Late to the party, but I took the exam a few years ago. It was offered several times per year while I attended, but you may only take it once. From what I remember, you choose one of two writing prompts and have a set amount of time--I think it was t...

7. Do I need STNA classes if I just got my BSN?

   psych308 replied to psych308's topic in Job Hunt

   Thanks so much, applesxoranges!

8. Do I need STNA classes if I just got my BSN?

   psych308 posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Sorry if this is a really dumb question. I just graduated with my BSN in Ohio. I want to start looking for aide jobs to gain experience, make money, and get my foot in the door somewhere while I study for boards over the next few months. Do I need to...

9. How can I prepare myself for Med-Surge

   psych308 replied to Buckeyes6245's topic in General Students

   @JM... I can tell what school you go to based on your username, I'm the year above you at the same school. my advice as someone who just passed both semesters of NCoA I&II with the new professor you keep hearing about-- do what everyone else here...