Yoga RN

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1. Anyone familiar with Sacramento psych hospitals?

   Yoga RN replied to RedRabbits's topic in Psychiatric

   I've never seen a review of a hospital, pysch or not, that DIDN'T have a negative review. I wouldn't take those reviews seriously. If you want an accurate description of what it's like working at either of those hospitals, simply call the unit during...

2. Senior year..Eating Disorder RN jobs

   Yoga RN replied to umichnurse2019's topic in Psychiatric

   Congratulations on your decision! That is very exciting! From my experience, if something has been on your heart for a while, it is worth pursuing. To answer your question, start with a search in your area for an eating disorder treatment center a...

3. Assessing CIWA

   Yoga RN replied to brdavis17's topic in Psychiatric

   I would score this patient 3 on the CIWA scale. 1 for slight tremor, 1 for mild headache, and 1 for mild light sensitivity. It sounds as if he was already quite sedated from the previous doses of Ativan he received, and since his vital signs were ...

4. Psych Nursing - Boring?

   Yoga RN replied to Nimrodel's topic in Psychiatric

   It depends on the day and it also depends on where you work. I work on an inpatient psych unit, and I am able to spend a good amount of time with my patients. My day consists of almost constant communication with my patients, assessing their mood, p...

5. Do you prefer five eight hour shifts or three 12 hour shifts a week?

   Yoga RN replied to NightNurse714's topic in Psychiatric

   I find a better work/life balance with 8 hour shifts.

6. Collaborative care for nursing a diagnosis

   Yoga RN replied to Marbe12's topic in Psychiatric

   Common Plans of Care for my mental health patients include: Altered Mental Status r/t Psychosis. Impaired Safety and Fall Risk r/t AODA Withdrawal. Ineffective Coping r/t Depression and Anxiety. Impaired Nutrition r/t Catatonia. For your first exampl...

7. New Grad Struggles Want Psych Nursing

   Yoga RN replied to KenyakeoniRN's topic in Psychiatric

   Request to schedule a face-to-face meeting with your nursing manager. They will be able to offer advice on how to better adjust to your unit, as well as if it is possible to transfer to psych. It never hurts to ask, and it is important to honestly ...