PsychNurseWannaBe

PsychNurseWannaBe BSN, RN

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  1. 10 nights worth of sleep meds

    This one residents take Ambien every night. No ifs ands or buts. It is what she wants... other residents have more of a PRN. I don't have any residents on melatonin and only one on trazodone. Now...
  2. Mood and Behavior tracking

    We use a behavior and mood tracking sheet. It is placed in the MAR. So when I am giving my last med for the night I just go through it real quick. For one lady she has several sheets... anxiety,...
  3. Careplan question

    Hi Cardigan2, First...Risk for dx do not have AEB. You can't have an AEB when talking about a possibility of something happening because that something hasn't happened. I understand what you are...
  4. 10 nights worth of sleep meds

    Thanks everyone for the replies. Great suggestions. I will call the pharmacy and see what they
  5. NP without nursing major?

    Gee I don't know. I would think you couldn't get into an NP program unless you are an RN... a NP is an advance practice registered nurse. I wouldn't think you could do any clinicals or patient cares...
  6. Philosophy of nursing

    I commend you on accepting what was said and for reposting. When I had to do a philosophy paper on nursing, it involved the ethical nursing prinicipals and ANA COE. I know other posters have asked...
  7. Nclex

    At this point you know what you know. Apply your well studied nursing knowledge on Wednesday and you should do fine. Stop studying and try to have some fun. Get some rest and go to bed early...
  8. Possibly Abused Young Girl

    It is really hard to say if you overreacted or not because I was not there. But if your gut was telling you something, then I think you did the right thing. You weren't accusing him...
  9. Philosopohy of Nursing

    Umm... how about you do your own homework. Part of researching the concept is to learn more about the nursing profession. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn about the profession...than...
  10. new rn supervisor

    To the original poster: Do you not have contigency boxes? If you do, then the nurses are being plain lazy. Of course they wouldn't have to use the boxes as much if they actually ordered their meds...
  11. new rn supervisor

    The poster also asked about borrowing narcs. Isn't that against federal
  12. Excelsior Nurses Deserve Universal Acceptance

    How stupid do they think a GN is? Jeez... never heard of failing an exam because you do something too
  13. LPN working as CNA

    The WI BON has written a statement regarding working at a level below your license. If you are acting as a CNA, than you should stay within the job description....
  14. Need help with Mental Health Case Study.

    I found a lot of information when I googled "Mental Health Continuum". However, that is only one of your questions. The other 2 questions are pretty straight forward...what are the challenges and...
  15. test questions, please clarify

    Regarding carbamazepine, I know it works by stabilizing sodium channels by delaying the channels from recovering too soon. I don't recall anything regarding calcium channels. I looked in my pharm...
  16. LPN working as CNA

    Yep...that is why I won't do it. Too many legal and ethical implications. While acting as a CNA you have to stay within the job duties of the CNA put still perform at a higher standard. I would be...
  17. My Med cart is a magnet, how about yours?

    LOL... Mine does that too. Maybe it is a manufactuer defect. Last night I went into a resident's room to give meds and came out and there was 3 ladies waiting for me in their
  18. Would you marry a female MD?

    :roll
  19. Did I abandon my patient?

    Well I wanted to reply but than I noticed that Silverdragon102 was editing and sending PMs to members. :omy: Hee hee.
  20. Unprofessional conduct

    the problem i have is that the patient and family heard it. with making such a derogatory comment, it does set the nurse or facility up for possible slander charges d/t defamation of character. the...
  21. Fast help needed with Renal disease and hypocalcemia

    well…sometimes nanda and i don’t get along. j i think it is a great guide but sometimes i find it a little uncomforting to do something just because it’s stated. i personally believe that there...
  22. May I speak to Dr. so&so?

    That was
  23. Taking prescribed narcotics

    I really don't understand why some people have a problem with others taking narcotics that are prescribed. And the stigma that is attached with it. If you need it, you need it. I have been taking...
  24. most common meds on night shift

    I didn't see it mentioned above (if it was sorry)...but also
  25. LPN doing assessments Mn

    As I mentioned and as the OP said, it was the and therefore part. Other than that...it's all good. If LPNs are getting RNs to review things or to sign off things or if they are contacting an MD, then...