GeriLPNtoPsycchRN CNA, LPN, RN

GeriLPNtoPsycchRN has 24 years experience as a CNA, LPN, RN.

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   Dissociative Identity Disorder

   GeriLPNtoPsycchRN replied to B52's topic in Psychiatric

   I've only ever had one pt with DID. She has a dx of it. She talks in 3rd person often by commanding herself to do things. "Oh gracie, take your meds. I don't want to. You need a PRN now". And so on. She has a different tone for each one of her person...
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   No idea what to do.

   GeriLPNtoPsycchRN replied to SadScared's topic in Psychiatric

   Justice center investigations are very common for restraints of youth. As long as you had an order for seclusion and didn't PURPOSFULLY harm the child it should just be a routine investigation. Were there cameras there?
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   Nicotine Patch Handling - Psych

   GeriLPNtoPsycchRN replied to Kelley Christine's topic in Psychiatric

   If I had to guess I would say you count them because in the past many boxes came up missing. Prob nurses who cant get smoke breaks. And if you have to witness disposal I'm guessing it is because some nurses haven't been removing them as ordered...
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   Plant-based (vegan) mandate for NY hospitals

   GeriLPNtoPsycchRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   I didn't realize this had been added as a law in NY. I've always worked places that were always willing to cater to specialty diets. Glad this is priority now.
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   Unsafe on the Psych Ward.

   GeriLPNtoPsycchRN replied to Roda dendron's topic in Safety

   I work inpatient for the state. On overnights our minimum is 4 staff. And they mandate to make that happen. Its 1-2 RN's and 2-3 aides. We don't have census cap so we go between 23-32 pts (32 is the highest I've seen) for our unit.
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   Why did you choose psych nursing?

   GeriLPNtoPsycchRN replied to FloForLyfe's topic in Psychiatric

   "Before learning about nursing I tended to be pretty judgemental." This is absolutely me. I went into the nursing field (CNA) at 19. I was soooo judgemental. And ppl actually called me "stuck up" a LOT. Today, after 20 years, 1 as a CNA, 18 as a LPN ...
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   Are there less dangerous areas of Psych Nursing than Inpatient Psych?

   GeriLPNtoPsycchRN replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Psychiatric

   Your unit sounds like a nightmare. Seems like evening shift needs to get it together and have things calmer when you get there. Actually, the treatment team should know that these ppl are out of control at night and adjust their meds. On my state hos...
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   Assualted by psych patient

   GeriLPNtoPsycchRN replied to Udmert's topic in Emergency

   I work inpt psych. I was punched by a pt. I'm fine. But was encouraged to follow thru for paper trail. At first it bit me in the *** as I was moved off my unit. It resolved but still is a hassle. The thing is, the pt is not at all responsible for th...
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   FAILED NCLEX, Need some advice!!

   GeriLPNtoPsycchRN replied to BDsn456's topic in NCLEX

   Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN examination. This book is extremely helpful. It goes through everything we learn in nursing school and highlights all the stuff you really need to focus on.
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    RN NCLEX 75 questions....

    GeriLPNtoPsycchRN replied to GeriLPNtoPsycchRN's topic in NCLEX

    I just wanted to update my post. I did pass the NCLEX. I did the PVT and it would not let me review. I went on Pearson Vue website and paid the $7.95 for quick results. They were ready EXACTLY 48 hours after my NCLEX exam shut off.
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    RN NCLEX 75 questions....

    GeriLPNtoPsycchRN posted a topic in NCLEX

    I took my boards today. (July 26, 2018 at 2pm) I had 75 questions. There were at least 20 SATA questions, 3 or 4 drag and drop, no pictures, no audio, 2 math, a lot of "who do you see first" and delegation questions. I was terrified the whole entire...