PsychRN67

PsychRN67 has 36 years experience and specializes in Psych RN for over 30yrs.

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1. SARP-unorganized and dysfunctional

   PsychRN67 replied to TenUp's topic in Recovery

   I will go as far as to say it's terrifying. I'm reading this at 5am after waking from such a stressful nightmare related to being in a horrible place not being able to get out. I had a relapse 3 yrs ago and aside from jail this has to be the worst pu...

2. MA SARP

   PsychRN67 replied to PsychRN67's topic in Recovery

   Another issue for me is the therapist situation. I'm on my 4 th one due to people leaving the practice and whatnot. Problem is no one I have ever seen has knowledge of what SARP is. I spend an over abundance of time explaining why this or that. And o...

3. MA SARP

   PsychRN67 replied to PsychRN67's topic in Recovery

   Hi there-I have some feedback for you. I'm glad I saw your post here. I've been in SARP since April of 2021 for reference. Recently I went through a nightmare. I tested positive for codeine last 12/29. I've never in my life taken codeine or...

4. MA SARP

   PsychRN67 replied to PsychRN67's topic in Recovery

   They actively sought to verify that my job description does not include any regular medication administration. My DON is going to work towards getting me to another position with meds by April if all goes well.

5. MA SARP

   PsychRN67 replied to PsychRN67's topic in Recovery

   Thanks for your response. No need to explain- Lord knows I know stuff happens! It’s interesting to see how people respond to another nurse with a similar issue to one we treat our patients for. Sometimes it’s hypocritical at best really. I got a lawy...

6. MA SARP

   PsychRN67 replied to PsychRN67's topic in Recovery

   @GINGERNUT I found that at the “no narcotic” stage inhospital positions would not hire me with this restriction. I actually petitioned to have this restriction removed citing the drug testing, benign necessity for this to do the job and fully functi...

7. MA SARP

   PsychRN67 replied to PsychRN67's topic in Recovery

   I found a nursing position at a community health center but it does not include medication administration at all, so it doesn’t “count” towards getting out of the program. I’ll need to move into something else very soon. I feel like I am treated li...

8. Dear Healthcare Leaders: Self-Care is Not the Answer

   PsychRN67 replied to Nurse Writing Nook's topic in General Nursing

   I agree as well. I’ve been in nursing for over 30yrs and I used to think the systemic problems like staffing wouldn’t last forever-surely they would “iron out” over time. Nope. Not at all. Here I stand today & it’s the same stressful and dangerou...

9. MA SARP

   PsychRN67 posted a topic in Recovery

   Hi All, Is anyone here in the MA SARP program? I’m wondering about other’s experience working while in SARP, and colleague relationships given some of the license restrictions such as inability to administer narcotic medications. How has this im...