nursejessica722

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1. Cops!

   nursejessica722 replied to nursesunny's topic in Psychiatric

   OMG I just came across this post and I don't know where you live but it speaks to me and my current frustrations!!!!! I feel like local law enforcement and the courts think that just because a patient has ANY kind of psych diagnosis, its a reason to...

2. Zyprexa and Ativan IM Compatibility - (Haldol Allergy)

   nursejessica722 replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Psychiatric

   I know its been said already but Ativan and Zyprexa IM should not be given together due to the inceased chance in respiratory depression. Haldol is the only antipsychotic that is syringe compatable as far as I've ever been able to find after discuss...

3. Anyone NEVER been hit/hurt working psych?

   nursejessica722 replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Psychiatric

   In my experience, the most violent are the substance abuse patients, followed by the cluster b personality patients.

4. Any advice for a (potentially) new psyc nurse?

   nursejessica722 replied to BrightEyes3468's topic in Psychiatric

   I used to work in a similar position and occationally when i had a sketchy home visit or something I wasn't sure about I was able to take someone along. If its something they want/need you to do for your job and you don't feel comfortable going alone...