ArizonaMark

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1. He Missed Narcotic Count by 10 Pills!

   ArizonaMark replied to ArizonaMark's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for your constructive comments. I spoke with my immediate super. She attempted to bring the young buck to his senses, and it didn't work. He simply accused her of playing favorites. So, despite my distaste for documenting others behavio...

2. He Missed Narcotic Count by 10 Pills!

   ArizonaMark replied to ArizonaMark's topic in General Nursing

   This nurse is an LPN. I didn't want to mention it in my original post as I don't want to go there. But, truth be told, he does seem to have an inferiority complex about that, always trying to demonstrate how knowledgeable he is. The count was off by...

3. He Missed Narcotic Count by 10 Pills!

   ArizonaMark posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work at an out-patient mental health clinic. On a day off one month ago, a fellow nurse covered my clientele. One of my clientele come in for med boxes to be filled with assistance by the nurse. This client takes Lorazepam BID PRN. The count was 45...

4. Boss Keeps Asking Me to Lunch

   ArizonaMark replied to ArizonaMark's topic in General Nursing

   To all the posters, THANK YOU for your responses, each and every one. I read as many as I could prior to going to work this morning. And, based upon a steadfast desire not to allow myself to be tread upon, as well as strength from your support, I ca...

5. Boss Keeps Asking Me to Lunch

   ArizonaMark posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a great boss. We worked together in a correctional facility, and when he came across my resume in his current position, ADON, he gave me a call. Now, I am working in a behavioral health clinic. Great autonomy, benefits, etc... Only problem is...

6. Nurse assaulted

   ArizonaMark replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

   Hallelujah !

7. very little patient interaction

   ArizonaMark replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

   There are likely two reasons why the nurse(s) aren't interacting. 1. There is so much documentation and paperwork, little time is left to actually "see" the patients. 2. The nurse may well be afraid of the patients. I worked in an acute psych unit p...

8. Am I expecting too much? Orienting a non psych RN to inpt and losing my mind!!

   ArizonaMark replied to GalRN's topic in Psychiatric

   Wow, it is tragically amazing how life can take a sudden U turn. I'm sorry for your troubles GalRN. Here are a few suggestions to keep you active, which is what you need to be doing right now. 1) Apply for unemployment insurance ASAP. Document everyt...

9. Am I expecting too much? Orienting a non psych RN to inpt and losing my mind!!

   ArizonaMark replied to GalRN's topic in Psychiatric

   Good for you to go the extra mile. Seems like we have both seen nurses who take every opportunity to annihilate the new guy (girl)! Kudos to you for stepping up and giving a new nurse a hand! Kindly, Mark

10. Am I expecting too much? Orienting a non psych RN to inpt and losing my mind!!

    ArizonaMark replied to GalRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi GalRN, Yes, you are expecting too much too soon. If she's spent all her time in an OR, how in the world would she know about all this psych stuff. She's proven she is a good nurse, she has a license. For goodness sake, give her a chance and work w...

11. Alcohol use with insulin injections and BG sticks

    ArizonaMark replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

    (i confess i also use the lancets more than once) hmm, i would suggest this is not a good idea. not using alcohol wipes is one thing, but driving a dirty needle through your skin into your bloodstream is probably not a good idea. remember, little b...

12. Alcohol use with insulin injections and BG sticks

    ArizonaMark replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

    First a caveat, I DO use alcohol wipes prior to every FSBS with my patients. Having said that, there was a study recently regarding the efficacy of using alcohol wipes vs not. The study demonstrated no difference in rates of infection r/t wipes or no...

13. If FNP is my goal, what is a good RN specialty?

    ArizonaMark replied to jkmk's topic in NP

    I too work in a correctional setting as a RN. Like Dixiecup described, we too have a clinic-like setting where I have opportunities to work side-by-side with MDs, NPs, and PAs. As well, on the weekends, I am responsible for the nurse sick call. My N...

14. New to county jail nursing

    ArizonaMark replied to goldbug21's topic in Correctional

    Remember your ABCs, and get as much info as you can via vitals, FSBS, lung sounds, etc... before you make a dx. A lot of arrestees do malinger in the hopes of getting cited and released by arresting agency. Also, easy access to meds and phones in a h...

15. ADN to MSN nurse practitioner online with bachelor in non nursing area

    ArizonaMark replied to johnson206's topic in NP

    I am in a similar situation. I have an ADN and a BA. I am going to take a bridge program through the U of Phoenix toward my MSN NP program. The bridge will take four months or so I am told. The program I will take is a "on-campus" program though we ...