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  1. Question on Peds Exam 3

    hbncns35 posted a topic in General Nursing

    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

    hbncns35 posted a topic in General Nursing

    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

    hbncns35 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    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?

    hbncns35 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    hbncns35 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    hbncns35 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    hbncns35 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    hbncns35 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    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. Words and phrases that make me want to scream

    hbncns35 replied to LydiaNN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    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?

    hbncns35 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

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

    hbncns35 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    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. Words and phrases that make me want to scream

    hbncns35 replied to LydiaNN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    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...........

    hbncns35 replied to JerseeGirl's topic in Nursing Career

    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?

    hbncns35 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    hbncns35 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    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. Words and phrases that make me want to scream

    hbncns35 replied to LydiaNN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    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?

    hbncns35 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    hbncns35 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    hbncns35 replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    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

    hbncns35 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    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

    hbncns35 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    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

    hbncns35 replied to TitaniaSidhe's topic in Psychiatric

    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

    hbncns35 replied to hbncns35's topic in Psychiatric

    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

    hbncns35 replied to kadokin's topic in Psychiatric

    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

    hbncns35 replied to BenevolentOne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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