AnnaCARN BSN

AnnaCARN is a BSN and specializes in CARN.

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1. New Nurse: which psych meds can be mixed for IM?

   AnnaCARN replied to Sophie H's topic in Psychiatric

   You should have some kind of drug compatibility program on your computer, like Lexicomp. Everywhere I've worked has it. When in doubt I always call pharmacy.

2. Is Geropsych Safer?

   AnnaCARN replied to Zyprexa_Ho's topic in Psychiatric

   I worked psych for a while. Adolescent and Geri-psych are the worst. I would float between 3 units. Geri-psych patients are violent and you can't medicate them like a younger patient because of their age. If you want to get bitten and kicked go w...

3. Online BSN to MSN in Education recommendations??

   AnnaCARN replied to FatsWaller's topic in Online Learning

   I have a friend who went to Capella for her MSN in Education. She can't find a job because all the schools she applied to want their educators to have a doctorate degree. I am currently attend Liberty University for my MSN in Leadership and Adminis...

4. Please help with my hw assignment!

   AnnaCARN replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Online Learning

   How about mental health and non-medication compliance, the stigma connected to mental health, lack of family support for mental health patients (they get burnt out after years of dealing with it) or the lack of funds used for mental health. Mental h...

5. Aspen University MSN

   AnnaCARN replied to Scarletknight8's topic in Online Learning

   I would be careful with Apsen University. My director told me to stay away from them. They are nationally accredited but not regionally accredited. Even though being nationally accredited sounds like it is the more important accreditation, it is r...

6. what is the difference between CNA and Rehab Nurse Tech?

   AnnaCARN replied to konp's topic in CNA/MA

   My son is a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at a hospital and has more responsibility than a CNA. He does more technical stuff like draw blood, put in and remove IVs, EKGs, place telemetry leads on a patient, and other stuff I can't think of right now...