zydis

Latest Activity

1. ANCC Exam

   zydis replied to zydis's topic in Psychiatric

   Congratulations Osorry1!!! That is truly awesome! What are your plans?

2. questions long sorry

   zydis replied to catz's topic in Psychiatric

   i would suggest that you request a consultation with a professional trained in psych, [RNCS or psychiatrist] rather than depend on the GP. Although some are well intentioned, they often are not as skilled w/ diagnostics or informed re: current treat...

3. psych med question

   zydis replied to rachel h's topic in Psychiatric

   the total daily dose of Risperdal can be taken all at H.S.

4. psych med question

   zydis replied to rachel h's topic in Psychiatric

   anti-anxiety Rx used are any of the SSRI's, not just Paxil. Other medication used is Effexor XR. BDZ's used in the interim are tricky and not recommended for comorbid substance abuse dx. Clients often dont want to taper off them b/c they are so ef...

5. How on earth...?

   zydis replied to CliveUK's topic in Psychiatric

   I had never seen children dx with Bipolar Disorder until several years ago. Yes, even at age 2! I think this is atrocious and they are put on heavy - duty medications as a bandaid treatment rather than teaching parenting skills and providing therap...

6. questions long sorry

   zydis replied to catz's topic in Psychiatric

   PLEASE get a second opinion! I would encourage you to take the time to focus and take care of yourself. There are many nurses and other professionals who can work and lead a happy, productive life, given that they have the right treatment. You are...

7. I need some help please

   zydis replied to CardioTrans's topic in Psychiatric

   Glad he is getting the attention he needs and meds. It sounds like he was having a manic episode [d/t the psychotic symptoms] rather than a hypomanic epidose. In any event, it will be important that he receives regular follow up and remains med com...

8. New Med

   zydis replied to mamabear's topic in Psychiatric

   HI: I am an RNCS in MA. We have seen some very positive results with Abilify, especially in terms of remission of negative symptoms [of psychosis.] The major SE that clients have experienced is N/V... possibly b/c the dose was started too high. S...

9. ANCC Exam

   zydis replied to zydis's topic in Psychiatric

   Good luck with your endeavors! Let me know how you made out! Thanks for the support as well!

10. ANCC Exam

    zydis replied to zydis's topic in Psychiatric

    It stands for the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a national Certification offered to many nursing specialities and levels of nursing practice. You can check their website at http://www.nursecredentialing.org

11. ANCC Exam

    zydis posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am planning to reactivate my RNCS ANCC certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I now have an opportunity to use it. What material was most helpful to study for the exam? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

12. atypical antipsychotics

    zydis replied to pjhrn1north's topic in Psychiatric

    i have not seen anyone do well with Geodon. However, this is not always the experience of my colleagues. I have seen marked reduction in delusional thought process with Abilify and in the same client [dx with Schizoaffective DO] a profound reductio...

13. Need help to begin!!!

    zydis replied to Thinkinnursing's topic in Massachusetts

    i suggest that you explore the many financial incentives for nurses right now. There is alot of federal aid as well as other grant programs due to the nursing shortage. many hospitals have programs that pay for your nursing tuition now. Check out...

14. Need help from psych nurses! Severe depression...

    zydis replied to FrankieJane's topic in Psychiatric

    sounds like they tried low dose seroquel to help with some anxiety, as it helps alot of people and can be sedating. some people are very sensitive and cant tolerate much more than 25mg, while others seem to need a significantly larger dose to alliev...

15. NP and CNS differences?

    zydis replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Psychiatric

    In Mass the trend is for Psych NP's to work in both medical and psych tracts. Graduates of these newer programs are eligible to take both the NP licensing exam as well as the ANCC Psych/MH Clinical Specialist exam. Currently, NP's are medically ori...