Bjo

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  1. Banning smoking for psychiatric patients

    Bjo posted a topic in Psychiatric

    OUr hospital has been non-smoking inside the facility for a long time. Starting in July, the patients will no longer be able to go outside to smoke. That means that for the last several months, they...

  2. Issues with Psy Nursing

    Bjo replied to moon30's topic in Psychiatric

    I've been offended on this site, too. When that happens, I just log off for a while until I feel like I'm ready to come back. You have to realize that a lot of people can look at others and judge...

  3. Psychiatric RN Certification?

    Bjo replied to johana's topic in Psychiatric

    You can check out the requirements at www.nursingworld.org I'm actually due to be recertified this year so I need to be looking into it myself. Good

  4. re: something to consider...

    Bjo replied to Granted Fal's topic in Psychiatric

    Your story was so touching! As for the guy at work, if you lose his friendship at least you can be sure you made a difference in his life. You've had to endure so much pain in your life and to turn...

  5. re: something to consider...

    Bjo replied to Granted Fal's topic in Psychiatric

    Very well said. Thank you for your post. You are absolutely correct in all that you said. I don't think the problems and issues being listed are only seen in psychiatric nurses, but in all nurses. I...

  6. State hospital.

    Bjo replied to ARNPsomeday's topic in Psychiatric

    Our State hospital takes anyone. We have court committed, voluntary, and emergency admits. We also have forensic patients who have been there for many years. After the patients are sent on an...

  7. New bill for safe nursing standards

    Bjo posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Has anyone seen this new bill summary? I think we need to all write to our representatives and support it. If anyone is interested, I have a sample letter that I would be glad to forward on to you to...

  8. Moving to columbus, need advice!!!!

    Bjo replied to Nursekatydid's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was just wondering what was the worst about OSU? I think the nurses there are unionized, aren't they? Or maybe they are just working for the state. I always thought that would be a good place to...

  9. Safety Policies

    Bjo replied to Meraki's topic in Psychiatric

    I stand corrected. I didn't mean that ALL who strongly oppose should be suspect. I should have said that SOME may be more likely to have contraband. You're right that many will have other issues...

  10. Safety Policies

    Bjo replied to Meraki's topic in Psychiatric

    Just a couple of suggestions. We have the tank lids on the commodes bolted down so we don't have to check inside of them. Secondly, we don't search visitors but they aren't allowed to bring purses or...

  11. S.E. Ohio, Athens area R.N. job info needed.

    Bjo replied to billzie's topic in Ohio Nursing

    www.genesishcs.org You can try this link. It is for Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. That may be somewhat farther than you want to drive but they have twelve hour shifts and the pay is rather alluring!...

  12. 1948 movie The Snake Pit

    Bjo replied to crb613's topic in Psychiatric

    I've never seen the movie. However, a couple of things off the top of my head is the reduction of people being placed in restraints and moving mentally ill patients out into the community rather than...

  13. reducing aggression in psychotic patients

    Bjo replied to dns_ams's topic in Psychiatric

    That's hard to say given the individuality of each case. If the person is acutely psychotic, you may not want to encourage them to start beating up on a punching bag. They might not be able to back...

  14. tips for adolescent psych, plz??

    Bjo replied to sav's topic in Psychiatric

    Teens can be tough to work with. Lots of times they come across as being angry when they really have a lot of emotional pain that they don't know how to deal with. Just be patient with them and don't...

  15. What do nursing unions do?

    Bjo replied to pickles98's topic in General Nursing

    Are you, by chance, in

  16. What do nursing unions do?

    Bjo replied to pickles98's topic in General Nursing

    What state are you

  17. Residential Psych Treatment - Med Administration

    Bjo replied to melissa_rn's topic in Psychiatric

    You may want to check about a waiver. I know there is such a thing when there is a survey coming up and you have extreme circumstances that can effect the outcome. Look on the JCAHO website for some...

  18. My daughter and her RTC

    Bjo replied to j-mac's topic in Psychiatric

    The priority of the healthcare staff involved should be to do no harm to the situation. There is no evidence that mental health services can do anything to alleviate personality disorder. There is...

  19. My daughter and her RTC

    Bjo replied to j-mac's topic in Psychiatric

    It doesn't sound like your daugher has a mental illness. I agree that it does look like Borderline Personality Disorder. The best thing the staff can do is to lift all the restrictions and play each...

  20. Residential Psych Treatment - Med Administration

    Bjo replied to melissa_rn's topic in Psychiatric

    Congrats on the promotion. Try the following link. It has some great sample policies and a multitude of questions that you could be asked by JCAHO. www.4nursingmanagers.com If we can help you out at...

  21. My daughter and her RTC

    Bjo replied to j-mac's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't take it as being rude at all. You are the only one who can fathom the whole situation and I'm sure you've heard all the excuses from staff. I sincerely do wish you the best of luck in this. I...

  22. Residential Psych Treatment - Med Administration

    Bjo replied to melissa_rn's topic in Psychiatric

    Every facility has their own policies and protocol. However, I don't think you can open all of the packages and put them in little cups prior to medication administration according to JCAHO standards....

  23. New bill for safe nursing standards

    Bjo replied to Bjo's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    in ohio, the department of health regulates staffing in nursing homes. however, the ratio is very high (1 stna to 15 residents). you figure in an eight hour shift you can give less than 30 minutes to...

  24. New bill for safe nursing standards

    Bjo replied to Bjo's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I sent the letter via private message. You can also check out other political actions at the following site:

  25. My daughter and her RTC

    Bjo replied to j-mac's topic in Psychiatric

    i worked in an adolescent psychiatric hospital for 10 years. i know how much you love your daughter and you are justified in being concerned for her. however, i would have to question if they have...