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  1. Question on Peds Exam 3

    Ok , So I am reviewing my exam 3 and question number three was a growth and development question: A child who is five years old would most likely exhibit: a) concrete thinking b) makes simple...
  2. DNR situation

    I am a PCT set to graduate BSN in May so generally I do not know everything nor do I claim to know everything, instead I ask questions in order to learn the things I do not know. Won't completely...
  3. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    Hi, Five weeks before graduation from a BSN program I had a bout of my mental illness because of high stress of a classmate of mine slandering me on the hospital's campus where I had been externing...
  4. Can You Detain a Patient Just For Being Manic?

    Quick Reply- Maybe this will help you Meerkat- Hope so.... www.power2u.org/debate.html If that is not what I think it is, PM me and I will get it to you. Just some interesting info on IOC's. Wish you...
  5. Can You Detain a Patient Just For Being Manic?

    Hi Meerkat, I am very glad to hear that your patient will be transferred hopefully to a place where he feels he can participate in his tx. Yes, a PAD would be appropriate if he can locate a POA who...
  6. Can You Detain a Patient Just For Being Manic?

    Ahhh, In here lies the question - The System wherever you may be tends to know what it states : "Physical" Danger to self or others, then one can be detained. But among that description, there are...
  7. Can You Detain a Patient Just For Being Manic?

    I would have to agree with Tiny here, Lots of Manic Patients are good at convincing otherwise, make sure he hasn't convinced you.....But still be objective about it from his point of view. You still...
  8. Can You Detain a Patient Just For Being Manic?

    Perhaps the power may very well be in the large corps. and the government but this will only change as more people who are aware of it, decide these sources are acting in unequal fashion and demand...
  9. I must say I am really enjoying these posts... To take a look at what we are saying and what may or may not be a misconception is a real step forward in the right direction. People with disabilities...
  10. Can You Detain a Patient Just For Being Manic?

  11. Can You Detain a Patient Just For Being Manic?

    Hi Meerkat - First off, you call an organization bigger than yourself to ask for anonymous advice. An organization who is familiar with this type of story all too often. NAMI, NARSAD, NIMH, or anyone...
  12. Hey Mercy, All I am trying to convey is that it doesn't matter if it is a disorder or an illness or developmental or genetic, NO ONE should be put down, demoralized or discriminated against based on a...
  13. About To Give Up...........

    All I can say is that it took me 10 years to finish my BSN - start stop start stop for alot of reasons........but this May I graduate. Its truly not about how old you are or how long it takes but girl...
  14. Can You Detain a Patient Just For Being Manic?

    Clee- From where I come from, this type of "kidnapping" happens more than one would realize. People in these types of situations are held against their will all the time and their little resources do...
  15. Can You Detain a Patient Just For Being Manic?

    Meerkat - A 302 petition is for involuntary commitment. I will tell you that in PA this can happen very easily. Words true or untrue can be said against you and if a judge or representative of that...
  16. Ladies - Please check out www.disabilityisnatural.com (PFL) Perhaps this may help you with your discussion with others as it has helped me. Just as autism is unfortunate, I guess you could call Mental...
  17. Can You Detain a Patient Just For Being Manic?

    Not sure, but how did he come across being an inpatient? And what does the law say in your
  18. Can You Detain a Patient Just For Being Manic?

    Can you clue me in on what a Baker Act is? please? Does he have anyone in his life who is particularly familiar with him and his past mania actions? Sometimes Manics will listen to those who they are...
  19. Just an Accident? Or Intentional Killing?

    Best Case scenario- they were accidents Worst Case scenario - they were not accidents. both need to be explored without focusing on either
  20. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    Does anyone on this thread think like I do? I mean shouldn't we have a "FIGHT MENTAL ILLNESS STIGMA" magnetic ribbon sticker for cars ? I was on vacation and went into one of those magnet stores and...
  21. Dr. Phil Segment upcoming

    A few years ago in one of my more outspoken moments, I wrote to Dr. Phil expressing a need for him to do a show on mental illness and the more productive side of the many people that are living with...
  22. Opinions on med dosage for bipolar teen daughter

    From my own experience, having been dx'd @ 15 years old, I was put on Li+ but there was talk at one time I was on tegretol and depakote. I was approx 120lbs at the time. That was short lived and went...
  23. Dr. Phil Segment upcoming

    Other thoughts - I called my gf who is also in the same nursing school as I am. And she said that whenever she is having a hard time, she thinks of me and finds me an inspiration.. Awwwww. She said...
  24. Lithium and fluid intake, need your input

    Fortunately there is enough salt in our food already. In my experience having consumed 1200mg of Li+ per day x 21 years consistently I usually drink between 96oz and 120oz of water per day and I have...
  25. Rate My Professor

    This is a great site/ I liked it alot. Helps to get frustration out and be fair as