pattyjo

pattyjo MSN, RN

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  1. Will starting in psych put me at a disadvantage in the future?

    pattyjo replied to spdaydream's topic in Psychiatric

    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...

  2. What are ideas for group activities for people with mental illness?

    pattyjo replied to chariot's topic in Psychiatric

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

  3. Clinical Instructor site problems...need ideas

    pattyjo replied to sexyrn1's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    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...

  4. Behavioral vs. Personality disorders and their implications.

    pattyjo replied to eriksoln's topic in Psychiatric

    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....

  5. Good books for a beginning psych nurse?

    pattyjo replied to shockable_rhythm's topic in Psychiatric

    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...

  6. Need Book Recommendations in Culture and Nursing

    pattyjo replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

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

  7. medications in the media

    pattyjo replied to bsm03d's topic in Psychiatric

    >>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...

  8. Interpreter services for patients who do not understand English

    pattyjo replied to psych nurse's topic in Psychiatric

    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...

  9. CATS AND SCHIZOPHRENIA/ this is so stupid

    pattyjo replied to RENAISSANCE RN's topic in Psychiatric

    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...

  10. Thank you all

    pattyjo posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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...

  11. BS-MSN Bridge Program

    pattyjo replied to annlet's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  12. Patient Education

    pattyjo replied to Psychrich's topic in Psychiatric

    http://store.health.org/catalog/

  13. Patient Education

    pattyjo replied to Psychrich's topic in Psychiatric

    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;...

  14. BS-MSN Bridge Program

    pattyjo replied to annlet's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  15. Tom Cruises' take on Psychiatry

    pattyjo replied to Katydidit34's topic in Psychiatric

    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...

  16. Do you belong to a nursing association?

    pattyjo replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  17. Online MSN?

    pattyjo replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    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....

  18. Anyone work for a Western PA facility that could provide preceptorship?

    pattyjo replied to StudentNurseMM's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    St. Barnabas in Gibsonia? Masonic Village in

  19. Anyone work for a Western PA facility that could provide preceptorship?

    pattyjo replied to StudentNurseMM's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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...

  20. book reccomendations for new psych nurse

    pattyjo replied to new2psych's topic in Psychiatric

    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....

  21. Interesting Psych Issues? Looking for paper topic

    pattyjo replied to Lawnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    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...

  22. How does your facility handle swallowers?

    pattyjo replied to medpsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

    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...

  23. Jan 05:Unique Nursing Advocacy workshop

    pattyjo replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    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...

  24. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    pattyjo replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you thank you thank

  25. RN to MSN Distance Learning

    pattyjo replied to NancieLNC's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Nancie: I just started an RN-MSN program online through Drexel. I have a BS in another discipline though, so my program is a little different from many of the others I looked at. The cost is a...