pattyjo MSN, RN

I have a "Do what you love" philosophy on this, so if psych nursing is calling your name, go for it. I've worked in different areas through my career, usually briefly, but always end up back in psych. Now, having said that, I need to respectfully ...

Relapse prevention, coping skills, discussion on any local support groups which could be used after discharge (provide meeting times, phone numbers etc).

Could you create a clinical scenario or maybe find one on line? Sometimes the text book publishers include these in their online resources. Perhaps your students could work in teams and then come together for a discussion. Good luck with this; I had...

If interested, here is the page for DSM V which is due out in 2013. I believe right now APA is looking for comments from interested parties on the changes being made. http://www.dsm5.org/Pages/Default.aspx

Anything written by Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD. She is a psychologist who was diagnosed with bipolar d/o in her 20s. An Unquiet Mind (autobiography) and Night Falls Fast (about suicide) are especially valuable, but anything she writes is worth reading...

I couldn't agree more, Eric, I recommend this excellent book to my students. It is heartbreaking and extremely valuable. Patty

>>Finally, if I were to venture a guess on another potential drug class of Some of the second-generation antipsychotics, such as Abilify, have apparently increased the risk of hyperglycemia in the elderly population. While no definite correla...

Hi all, and especially PA nurses: In PA, Senate Bill 989 which prohibits mandatory OT except in emergency situations, is being considered in committee. I know I don't have to tell any one what an impact this practice has had on professional nursing...

You can also check out universities in your area; they often have qualified interpreters on staff. My only concern with using hospital lists for non-English speaking patients (including those who are Deaf as was mentioned) is when the information i...

As odd as this sounds, it isn't something that just popped up. I remember sending an article about this to my son several years ago. Couldn't find that one, but here's a link to medscape, an article from a few years ago. This one was also referenced ...

Just a message to all of you who work in hospice care: Last week, my MIL died 13 months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. At that time, she was told she had "6-8 months" Clearly those docs didn't know who they were dealing with!! In the ...

I am still in the MSN program. Length of time would depend on the area of concentration and how many classes you are able to take per semester.There are 4 required courses for any track you would chose (2 research, health policy, health promotion) th...

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Have you tried this one? They have educational materials for adults and adolescents; you just need to scroll through the list. Most are free. I have another similar site, but couldn't attach it here; will do so on a separate post. I have seen those ...

Hi Annlet I did a bridge program through Drexel Univ. and then went right into their MSN online program. I challenged the 3 exams for the required bridge classes, but I think there were going to be changes made to that aspect of the program. Try t...

Just went to CNN.com to look this up; here's the link http://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/conditions/06/29/attention.deficit.drug.ap/index.html It appears that the FDA is going to look at all meds for ADHD; so far the reports aren't conclusive.

Well said as always, Karen. I belong to ANA and my state organization, and to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. Do I always agree 100% with whatever decisions are made by any of these groups? No, but when do any of us agree totally with a...

Just finished my first semester at Drexel online. I'm in a mixed track; education and psych. Have you ever taken on line classes before? This one was my first. Different, but a good experience. Good luck to you. Patty

St. Barnabas in Gibsonia? Masonic Village in Sewickley?

There is a Kindred facility leasing a floor at The Medical Center in Beaver County. Don't know if they provide what you are looking for. Did you try Cranberry Place? (affiliated with UPMC Passavant/Cranberry.)

Welcome to psych; I wish you well, and stay excited! You could probably get any current basic text that would give you the "facts" and of course, as already mentioned, a med book for review. However, I also find it helpful to read the "real world"...

You might find some direction here: Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. http://www.bazelon.org/ What about treatment vs incarceration of women suffering from post partum psychosis who harm their children? A terrible topic I know, but one that s...

MedpsychRN: I remember a situation similar to this at the hospital where I worked a few years ago. This wasn't on my unit, but I do recall it being brought up in conference, and the decision was made to use mitts in addition to 1:1. Is that now c...

Karen: If you get a chance to attend, let us know what you learn. I have wanted to hear S Gordon speak and always miss her. Did enjoy Bernice Buresh at PSNA, I was especially impressed with her respect for nurses and nursing. Wish I could attend,...

Thank you thank you thank you!