lovinghands

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1. This has been really getting on my nerves lately...

   lovinghands replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

   Pacific for Specific. I pacifically told them! Makes me crack a smile everytime. Gotta love the human race...

2. Staffing levels

   lovinghands replied to epg_pei's topic in Psychiatric

   15 bed admission unit AM - 3 staff + 1 RN PM - 3 staff + 1 RN NOC - 2 staff + 1 RN covering 2 units

3. Risperdal Consta

   lovinghands replied to Morgan314's topic in Psychiatric

   I've never had any trouble giving Consta but your pt population sounds different than mine as I work in a acute setting. Is it possible that you give it ventral gluteal for those who have the scar tissue? I've always given it dorsal gluteal as its t...

4. How "MEDICALLY" stable do pt's need to be on a geropsych unit in a hospital?

   lovinghands replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

   You might want to speak to one of the nurses at the hospital that you are considering or see if you can view/take a tour of their facility. I can give you some general input based on my own experience but I don't know of their guidelines. In my facil...

5. Why is everyone so tight lipped???

   lovinghands replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

   I posted this message quite awhile back under "What's your day like?" and "Typical Day in Psych Nursing." Btw, I'm not blowing smoke anywhere ... I am a psych nurse on an inpatient acute unit. I work 8 and 12 hour shifts. Generally I am the only R...

6. the hug for Tweety thread

   lovinghands replied to Ado Annie's topic in General Nursing

   (((Tweety))) You have given so much over the years to the members of this board, it's about time we are able to give a little bit of that back. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Be good to yourself. God Bless.

7. Am I wrong?

   lovinghands replied to moongirl's topic in General Nursing

   I think your instructor wanted you to concentrate on your task at hand = much easier said than done. There are times that I need to ask a patient to give me a moment when performing a task but when it comes to meds, I will stop and listen. Once the...

8. I freaked out

   lovinghands replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

   Oh boy, I can really relate to this one. I got on my soapbox with the CEO ,of all people :uhoh21: , last week in a meeting and now dread going back to work this week. I am the talk of the program and do not want to be. Keep your chin up - we all h...

9. Lately I've been feeling the strain....

   lovinghands replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds like you are in terrible pain and it is affecting your personal and professional life. Please see a doctor so you can be properly evaluated and treated. Best wishes to you and your aching feet :wink2: PS Have you considered telephone triage...

10. Nursing phrases

    lovinghands replied to oneota's topic in General Nursing

    Are you thinking of harming yourself? Others? How can I help you be more comfortable? This med is for ... Did you have a bowel movement today? How do you handle this at home? You have a choice... Tell me about ... When was your last drink? Do you nee...

11. Hostile Working Environment

    lovinghands replied to CseMgr1's topic in Safety

    Glad you moved on. It sounded like an ugly mess. Smart move. :wink2:

12. Hostile Working Environment

    lovinghands replied to CseMgr1's topic in Safety

    Lack of structure and organization, short staffing, disgruntled workers, holey policy and procedures - I think there are much bigger issues at hand than a few cuss words. In this environment, it would be hard to take a supervisor seriously when being...

13. I Put In My Notice!!!...Now what???

    lovinghands replied to msmel321's topic in General Nursing

    Great quote!

14. Pseudo-seizures: can you share your experience and insight?

    lovinghands replied to Morgan314's topic in Psychiatric

    I generally swipe my hand a couple times near their face and if their eyes track the movement then I have a good idea what I'm dealing with. Btw, they recently renamed this activity to "seizures of a psychogenic nature." The word police is another ...

15. Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

    lovinghands replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    1) please review privacy practice acts r/t psychiatric progress notes. 2) who are you to question my professionalism?