Ok calling all experienced psych nurses: This is the third pt at least ive seen that appears to be in benzo withdrawal even after the taper is DONE. Seems no doctors think that people could be physiologically withdrawing from say xanax, ativan, clo...
cherilee replied to chrisg0705's topic in Psychiatric
believe it or not you are a hot commodity for this field. You have psych experience, Most sick people have psychiatric issues ie depression, losses, substance abuse, you name it. Your med surge experience is invaluable in this field. most psych pts ...
Hi everyone, I have been working in psych for eight months now. Sometimes I really love it, and other times I dont. It has been really interesting, never ever boring. Anyway, I was wondering what some seasoned psych nurses do to help suicidal patien...
Im getting conflicting info on levels... anyone know what a true lith level is when its toxic? over 1.2? Also, what symptoms do you see? have u seen any patients with true lithium toxicity? What did it look like clinically? thanks in advance
If it gets better, shortly, grrreat If not, dont sweat it, take what youve learned, go somewhere else. dont accept anything less than a supportive work environment, TRUST ME there are enough jobs out there for nurses, you dont have to settle
cherilee replied to SoundofMusic's topic in New Nurse
You are being WAY too hard on yourself. Yous ound very concscientous and you are more than likely doing fine. In a perfect world, we check bands every single time we walk in a room. Like the previous person said, You had been medicating the patient ...
Im sort of a bleeding heart when it comes to patients. My question: Im thinking the other day, boy I feel so bad for this pt [borderline) because he is so distraught, acting out, crying, etc. Someone was surprised I felt "bad" for him. Are these p...
cherilee replied to BeenThereDoneThat74's topic in New Nurse
I agree with you one hundred percent. Skills come eventually. By far, the greatest Issue I had as a new grad and at my last jobwas lack of support. Entered a job in LTC and lacked some basic skills, even though I had been working in a community hosp...
cherilee replied to cyndilouwho12's topic in New Nurse
dont be too hard o n yourself. I had been doing that for a year, and still do it sometimes. It is POINTLESS. Trust me, everyone makes mistakes at times . EVERYONE. If the patient wasnt harmed, and you learned from it, move on. You become a stronger n...
cherilee replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Psychiatric
coping with someone elses depression can be difficult. Dealing with your own is hard too. My ex husband went through some pretty bad depressions.He would lash out at me, get migraines, refuse to participate in fun things, etc. Then I realized I had m...
Hi everyone, Just started a new job in Psych and love it... But I got so nervous after realizing I transcribed an order WRONG!! today, I documented on the wrong sheet! I hat e making stupid mistakes. The manager was nice about it, but I need to avoid...
cherilee replied to Happy TBA Nurse's topic in New Nurse
Wow! I would say you are in the minority of people who are bored with nursing(on this thread anyway). Here is my suggestion: Find out what you love and do it.
cherilee replied to shortlittleRN's topic in New Nurse
Yes. of course. You are not alone. Nursing is tough, and especially when you are new. Don't spend too much time worrying... Regroup and reassess what it is that would make you happy. One setting that is good for you may be not so good for someone els...