pennie4n6

pennie4n6 has 32 years experience.

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1. Nurse-Patient Ratio Adult Unit

   pennie4n6 replied to pennie4n6's topic in Psychiatric

   Since I posted this question I was punched then kicked in the throat by the same patient Was sent downstairs to the ER. Had a CT of my cervical spine done with dx of cervical strain. Physically I am fine but mentally not so good. I went to EAP counse...

2. Nurse-Patient Ratio Adult Unit

   pennie4n6 replied to pennie4n6's topic in Psychiatric

   I want to move to your state.

3. Nurse-Patient Ratio Adult Unit

   pennie4n6 replied to pennie4n6's topic in Psychiatric

   In acute behavioral health?

4. lost license, now what

   pennie4n6 replied to rnnolonger's topic in Recovery

   Obviously the therapist is misinformed about alcoholism (as most are). If you think you are an alcoholic, you probably are however NO ONE can determine that except you. Have you considered AA? Many nurses, physicians, police, lawyers, etc are members...

5. Nurse-Patient Ratio Adult Unit

   pennie4n6 posted a topic in Psychiatric

   What is the average ratio for nurses? I just started on an adult acute behavioral health unit. When I was hired I was told 1/6. That seemed safe. Now it is changed to 1/8. We have a lot of acute psychotic patients. I just got hit or the first time th...