Jacob Rockstar-RN

Jacob Rockstar-RN has 2 years experience and specializes in Behavioral Health.

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1. The effects of not reporting harassment

   Jacob Rockstar-RN replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing

   Being just a nurse and not a doctor, it isn't possible for me to fully understand the doctor's method of therapeutic communication with the obviously distraught patient. Therefore, I personally would allow the physician to carry out his treatment, t...

2. I love the helping the patients but.....

   Jacob Rockstar-RN replied to HigginsdogRN's topic in Psychiatric

   If you are to help one, you must attempt to help all. If what you describe is what's truly what's taking place across the board in this facility, then your responsibility as a competent professional is to report the goings on to the proper monitorin...

3. Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

   Jacob Rockstar-RN replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

   Just an alternate perception of reality. In actuality Safety Coach RN, I've volunteered to help on days with the opening of the new unit, to mentor nurses that are new to our facility. In addition to my regular night shifts, I've taken on additional ...

4. New to Psych Nursing need advice

   Jacob Rockstar-RN replied to chickadee123's topic in Psychiatric

   All things said, it will happen. It happens less often when the healthcare team collaborates to assure a therapeutic environment is maintained. Part of the challenge of being a successful psych nurse is facilitating this collaboration.

5. Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

   Jacob Rockstar-RN replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

   Or... Perhaps a spoonful of sugar substitute is more fitting? 2nd Gen or "Atypical" antipsychotics can increase the risk of hyperglycemia and type 2 diabetes.

6. Why did you choose to become a psych nurse?

   Jacob Rockstar-RN replied to tylerspeedster's topic in Psychiatric

   I like being a psych nurse because it's like being the guy who brought all the drugs to the party.

7. Being pulled to medical

   Jacob Rockstar-RN replied to Sissybee1's topic in Psychiatric

   Of course I'm joking. I feel the whole situation is ridiculous. One wouldn't want a Proctologist to repair a brain aneurysm. A psych nurse going into an ICU as a "tech" is no different. Why are nurses expected to cross disciplines without at least ...

8. Being pulled to medical

   Jacob Rockstar-RN replied to Sissybee1's topic in Psychiatric

   I want to focus my career on Psych, but to keep up my nursing skills I work at a Long-term care facility through the week. This way I can practice on the senile. Most times they don't remember the pain I put them through by the time the next shift or...