drmorton2b

drmorton2b

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  1. Does any one have any tips for psychiatric nursing and learning defense mechanisms

    drmorton2b replied to Holland4500's topic in General Nursing

    All of the new grads swear by the above mentioned book. Especially the RNs who are writing more care

  2. Professional Liability Insurance

    drmorton2b replied to Theresa_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses work for decades without being sued in some cases. Then out of no where.. I don't even flinch when I send out my check to the NSO

  3. LPN to RN or RN programs for 3-11 nurses

    drmorton2b posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am an LPN. I eventually want to go back to RN school over time. Unlike RNs (who have Diplomas or AS) LPNs really can't go "part-time" like "RN Only" BSN students do. Depending on the program as an...

  4. Question about MassBay Clinical times for eve / weekend program

    drmorton2b replied to Ker-Bear's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    With any nursing program it depends on the availability of clinical sites. I do recall at times clinical rotations being done on weekends for the night time LPN students. Mass Bay is the ONLY true...

  5. Great places to work in Western MA

    drmorton2b replied to studentmom77's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I've heard about the Farren Center they have a lot of Psych. One of my favorite places. I wasn't working there as a nurse. Is Parkview Specialty Hospital (Now Kindred) in Springfield, Its the old...

  6. ....and they had Dynamaps in every room!! (a nurse has gotta dream!)

    drmorton2b replied to Walden-Puddle, RN's topic in General Nursing

    It is shocking how even the most advanced hospital units in my area do not have Electronic Blood Pressure machines available and Manual BP machines. Lets not even talk about Temp and Pulse Ox...

  7. Considering Nursing as a Career

    drmorton2b replied to shootingstar11's topic in General Nursing

    If you want it bad enough you will get it. Just do some homework on the nursing job market in your area before you go on this educational endeavor to become a Nurse. In most areas the job market...

  8. "If you can feel a pulse their BP is at least 90"

    drmorton2b replied to nurseterry's topic in General Nursing

    This seems to be along the lines of you will catch a "cold" if you don't dress warm or stay out in the rain too long. This does not seem plausible at

  9. What does a chemical dependency RN do?

    drmorton2b replied to LocalGal's topic in Addictions

    Depending on the facility. The RN usually does a lot of care plans, and what you described. The LPN mostly does meds and on the floor interaction as needed with the patients. If it isn't an RN/LPN...

  10. soon to be LPN interested in addiction nursing

    drmorton2b replied to shelbee1084's topic in Addictions

    As long as you don't have a criminal record go for

  11. How often do addiction nurses deal with physical problems?

    drmorton2b replied to satyadhi's topic in Addictions

    With Addiction you will see a lot of the disorders (especially in the adult populations) that relate to drug abuse. Hep C, Vein issues that sometimes require Lovenox injections, HIV/STD Issues with...

  12. Per Diem Psych?

    drmorton2b replied to Tinkerbell04's topic in Psychiatric

    Per deim is a start. It depends on the individual's back ground of course too. If the new grad has 0 experience besides clinicals in psych it can be scary. Psych has a lot of off-label meds in use...

  13. Psychiatric Nursing

    drmorton2b replied to DreamyEyes's topic in Psychiatric

    LPN Psych opportunities aren't as slim as you think (not as many as Geriatric of course). Depending on what area you work in it is the perfect LPN setting. It takes a strong interest to be a psych...

  14. Haldol and cogentin IM

    drmorton2b replied to New2ER's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with Mish56. Plus if one has to give an IM to a patient them more then likely at that point they aren't compliant with the PO meds anyway. Haldol IM is almost always given with IM Cogentin or...

  15. Why just part time?

    drmorton2b replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    It is so facility specific its confusing. With the way things are going in this economy and the insurance mess (You pay more for healthcare hospitals seem to get reimbursed less and less) my biggest...

  16. LPN/LVN Salaries in Ma

    drmorton2b replied to Jillian01520's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Lowest you will see is $18 at a Doctors Office and usually $22-$25ish as the poster said above at the

  17. Compact License

    drmorton2b replied to fabiusgile's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It has been tried legislatively to make MA a Compact state so far no

  18. Are there any jobs around for new grads??

    drmorton2b replied to sarahmb's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Take what you can get here and or Move. Being brutally honest here. As a new grad you start out small part-time and work your way up. Your main goal in this market is not to become a stale grad....

  19. Westwood lodge

    drmorton2b replied to butterflymel6's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Some units are better then others is all I can say. I would stay clear from there unless you have a strong interest in psych nursing. No offense to new grads. Would you want most of the nurses you...

  20. Becoming a Nurse

    drmorton2b replied to klboothe's topic in General Nursing

    As an LPN myself. There is nothing wrong with being an LPN if you want to work with the Geriatric Population, Home care, Psych (which is where I work.. very small portion of LPNs work in psych) and...

  21. Makes me so angry!

    drmorton2b replied to Tarabara's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe if your an advanced practice nurse. Who is all ready in their last year of school in

  22. CMS Visit: "Your in my way - My patient is more important than this petty bull"

    drmorton2b replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    The Joint Commission is a scam. You pay to be part of the club, pay for them to come fine you which you pay for and if you not part of the club no Insurance reimbursements. CMS is not as bad but very...

  23. If I had a dollar every time I heard....

    drmorton2b replied to bobber's topic in General Nursing

    If CRNA is what interests you then so be it. As an LPN all I hear is oh I am going to school to be an RN (nothing against RNs).. I respect what CRNAs do.. I fall back on what I believe in though you...

  24. Does anyone knows any good OTC anti-fungal foot cream?

    drmorton2b replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Most are all the same. Zoles. Pretty much work the same. Its one of those things. Consult the

  25. New Grad Resume, Please critique

    drmorton2b replied to noski's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Highlight the fact that you are bilingual and list the languages. I think unless your applying to a place you did clinical at for a job or your a specialized or APRN level nurse, all of it is...