UsernameNotFound BSN, RN

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   Psych ED

   UsernameNotFound replied to jcssagaz's topic in Psychiatric

   The psych ED can be an exciting place to work. You see absolutely everything in the DSM-V. Some patients are experiencing their first psychiatric emergency, such as suicidal ideation resulting from depression. You might be the very first mental healt...
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   Accepted new role in youth inpatient

   UsernameNotFound replied to soigne's topic in Psychiatric

   Congrats, and welcome to the specialty (in advance)! Working in child/adolescent psychiatry presents a host of unique challenges, but can be quite rewarding at times. We need strong nurses who are unafraid of advocating for these highly vulnerable pa...
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   I'm working in dialysis but will be doing a Psych NP program. Should I quit my job?

   UsernameNotFound replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Psychiatric

   All else being equal, I believe working in psych would enrich your educational experience immensely. The opposite also true.
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   Just how bad was this? (insulin edition)

   UsernameNotFound posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm polling the audience here [you]. Quick scenario: Insulin (Humalog) vial is empty. We need more, though not urgently or imminently. Pharmacy is not answering the phone right now. RN takes empty vial and syringe to another unit, grabs their insulin...
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   I Did a Stupid STUPID Thing.

   UsernameNotFound replied to Avill's topic in School

   Wait... going to the bathroom while you're at work? That's stealing! You obviously don't have enough to do. Kidding. I work in acute child/adolescent psych, and some days are dominated by moments of, "What the hell did I just do?!" You are obviously ...
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   Oppositional defiant disorder

   UsernameNotFound replied to LisaNICUrn's topic in Psychiatric

   We spend a good amount of time processing with our patients and helping to put their emotions into context. I try to partner with my patients by letting them vent about what's troubling them at home or school, finding those areas where they really fe...
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   ADHD meds and weight loss

   UsernameNotFound replied to kidzcare's topic in School

   On my child/adolescent inpatient unit, we see good success with the use of Intuniv (guanfacine). It can be a great alternative to stimulants for a host of reasons, including the avoidance of weight loss. It also lacks the addictive qualities and stre...
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   Psych Nursing - Boring?

   UsernameNotFound replied to Nimrodel's topic in Psychiatric

   One of the things I enjoy most about psych nursing is the ability to structure my day however I'd like... to an extent. True, there are tasks that must be completed each shift. There are groups and meetings that you cannot reschedule. Charting can be...
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   Disillusioned

   UsernameNotFound replied to b-nurse's topic in Psychiatric

   I agree with @maxthecat with regard to the narrowed scope of vision we often have when working acute inpatient psych. You're looking at a snapshot -- a single episode in a lifetime of many -- and it's often quite "unpretty." I too work inpatient psyc...
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    Considering switching to psych after 24 years in pediatrics

    UsernameNotFound replied to Pug RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Absolutely! Many of my colleagues had 10-20+ years of experience in PICU and various pediatric specialties before transitioning to psych. I started in child/adolescent inpatient psych as a new grad RN, and it has been tremendously rewarding. I really...
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    "Professional" Social Media

    UsernameNotFound posted a topic in Psychiatric

    We all know plenty of reasons to avoid revealing our identity on forums such as this one. We also know the potential pitfalls of "social media" as it relates to our work, especially for those who prefer to be less than easily discoverable by patients...