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  1. benzo withdrawal......advice please

    cherilee posted a topic in Psychiatric

    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...

  2. sterile vs. clean dressings?

    cherilee posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    When is a dressing supposed to be clean as opposed to sterile? I know that central line dressings are sterile, but are all wound dressings sterile? I would think they would be, but I have heard...

  3. Med/Surg to Psych

    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...

  4. words for suicidal patients?

    cherilee posted a topic in Psychiatric

    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...

  5. Lithium toxicity

    cherilee posted a topic in Psychiatric

    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...

  6. HELP! Stressing Over NCLEX Results

    cherilee replied to tiffersmile's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    sounds like you were maybe missing info on your application somewhere? call the test center that you took the test at. Good

  7. Disastrous New Grad Orientation

    cherilee replied to rndog's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  8. Made a med check error -- feel terrible

    cherilee replied to SoundofMusic's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  9. personality disorders?

    cherilee posted a topic in Psychiatric

    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....

  10. What overwhelms you the most? What did NS NOT prepare you for?

    cherilee replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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,...

  11. First relatively big mistake... can't stop crying

    cherilee replied to cyndilouwho12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  12. Coping with a depressed boyfriend

    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...

  13. central line dsg change

    cherilee posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    please can someone answer ........ to change the hub of the dressing do you take it off with the old dressing?? or after cleaning the

  14. new job, mistakes

    cherilee posted a topic in Psychiatric

    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....

  15. new job, mistakes

    cherilee replied to cherilee's topic in Psychiatric

    thanks, needed tohear that . I cant let one mistake blow me over. How is your job

  16. I'm so BORED with my job!!

    cherilee replied to Happy TBA Nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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

  17. I've lost confidence,0 time management skill

    cherilee replied to shortlittleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  18. Tell me the Pros and Cons of Nursing

    cherilee replied to NurseBanana's topic in Nursing Career

    :twocents:pros, you stay busy , money can be good, opportunity to help people and feel good about that, theres a schedule for everyone, there are many different fields of nursing/ many job...

  19. Help?

    cherilee replied to kayleighac's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That sounds like way too many patients. Do you work with another nurse with thirty pts? do you have aides? do you only have to give meds? Elaborate on the whole picture here. If I took that on, I...

  20. New Orientee. What items do I need to bring?

    cherilee replied to wonderbee's topic in Psychiatric

    I am also starting my new psych job next tuesday. Cant wait

  21. First job in sub-acute unit in LTC

    cherilee replied to brauchi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You may have a tough jobat this place... but that is the best way to learn. NO NEW nursing job is easy, though. The learning curve is steep. The first year is all new. So look at it this way, Get...

  22. First job in sub-acute unit in LTC

    cherilee replied to brauchi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Long term sub acute? I assume you will have pretty complicated patients. I worked in a long term acute setting, for a short time, and the pts were sicker than the med surg floor I worked on. You will...

  23. Is this all there is?

    cherilee replied to nurseby07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :nuke:Dont get discouraged; There are alot of different types of nursing jobs out there! I posted a resume on the net and get calls everyday from all different kinds of nurse recruiters, looking to...

  24. First Day on The Job

    cherilee replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Im glad things are going well for you. I am starting my new job on a locked unit in a week and a half. Im pretty nervous myself,keep hearing about people getting beat up and things like that is kind...

  25. new job in psych

    cherilee posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Everyone, I will be starting my new job in an acute psych inpatient setting in two weeks. Coming from med surg, what should I expect?? Im excited and nervous. Originally it was supposed to be in...