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  1. Tell me more about psychiatric nursing...

    algebra_demystified replied to emptyboxcars's topic in Psychiatric

    If you can get a year of med/surg first, I would jump on that. Or tele, or ED, or anything medical. While I went straight to psych, I'm working on getting into a jail so I can get some post-fight...

  2. dilemma regarding antipsychotics

    algebra_demystified replied to evanpatten's topic in Psychiatric

    I have a little over three years' experience as a psychiatric nurse. In my opinion, antipsychotics are useful for managing psychosis. At the same time, they are used to treat many other conditions...

  3. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I'm ready to eat a little crow. Not because of Jean Watson, but because nursing care... the caring part of nursing care... turns out to have an effect greater than placebo. I'm in mental health...

  4. My experience with a gay male nurse

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm not gay, but I don't automatically put anyone in a category due to sexual orientation. There was a hot white girl at the facility that I got along with very well, but she's married and I'm...

  5. My experience with a gay male nurse

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sounds like I didn't make much sense to you guys. I'll see if I can clarify. A good nurse is a good nurse. Male, female, straight, gay, young, old, every category and type. I work criminal psych,...

  6. Scholarships For African American Male Student

    algebra_demystified replied to myjesusisgood44's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Carry your own

  7. question about a possible job in mental health facility

    algebra_demystified replied to gabriella86's topic in General Nursing

    Never go into a room with a patient alone. Never allow yourself to be alone in the facility with that kind of patient. Don't shake hands, hug, kiss, or otherwise allow those patients to be in that...

  8. Abuse investion.... found substantiated... applying for a job at the SAME HOSPITAL...

    algebra_demystified posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was charged with patient abuse a while ago at my old employer, which was a psych facility. I left to go work in an ED, but couldn't hack the transition for a lot of reasons. My old employer is...

  9. Abuse investion.... found substantiated... applying for a job at the SAME HOSPITAL...

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I stayed on the same unit with him for another year. He spent at least six months baiting me into breaking rules, calling me names, all kinds of stuff. I kept my cool and my distance, and one day he...

  10. OK we get it STUD, you're straight

    algebra_demystified replied to bigrigcowboy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Had and experience tonight where I failed to respect female modesty. I didn't leave the room while the pt removed her bra, she thought I was being "pervy" for whatever that's worth. I could have just...

  11. Not properly trained for ER?????

    algebra_demystified replied to bassadict69's topic in Emergency

    The discussions I've had with my training cohort have led me to that conclusion. They're excited to see a cardioversion, a vtach, get off on the suffering of the family, etc. "Wow, I got to do a...

  12. Not properly trained for ER?????

    algebra_demystified replied to bassadict69's topic in Emergency

    You go to war with the army you have, not the one you wish you had. I graduated about two and a half years ago, did a short stint in a Medicare convalescent home, and then two years in criminal psych....

  13. Good books for a beginning psych nurse?

    algebra_demystified replied to shockable_rhythm's topic in Psychiatric

    Verbal

  14. In progress MSN... can't stand nursing theory... switching to PA school ASAP

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Time to Eat Crow I'm actually going back to my MSN program with the plan to finish, then move on the psych NP. It just so happens my state gives MUCH more autonomy to NPs than PAs, I can handle more...

  15. In progress MSN... can't stand nursing theory... switching to PA school ASAP

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It's a generic MSN with no specific focus. The reason I'm taking this course is to move on to a psychiatric NP in the future. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to clarify. I believe the...

  16. In progress MSN... can't stand nursing theory... switching to PA school ASAP

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm very sorry to disappoint you, but that is my opinion. I think the two year community college nursing ADN is extremely valuable and a much higher level of education than anything I expected....

  17. In progress MSN... can't stand nursing theory... switching to PA school ASAP

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Post Graduate Students

    That is an outstanding question. I believe that pursuing an MSN puts me behind in my career. Having worked on one has given me the personal experience to look on an MSN degree with disgust. I could...

  18. OK we get it STUD, you're straight

    algebra_demystified replied to bigrigcowboy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Now that I've been working for a couple years I have a different take on this kind of attitude in the workplace. It sounds like when you get offended you stir up drama. Trust me, that is not an...

  19. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I wound up in another theory class and had to make a comment on how nursing theory has affected my practice. I decided the skeptic's point of view needs to be expressed. My work will center on...

  20. Can You Become A FNP Too Quickly?

    algebra_demystified replied to rnmet's topic in General Nursing

    Don't hesitate to continue your education. Read, study, learn. Also, respect the experience of your staff. Learn from them, implement their suggestions, and grow from where you are. I absolutely...

  21. How does one write up LVN ?

    algebra_demystified replied to newsupernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well! That's certainly sexist to think I'm not a gay woman who had her wife inseminated. How dare

  22. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    You mean pharmacists don't have a defining theory? I just lost all respect for

  23. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I would say we should run screaming from pseudo-science. I certainly wouldn't want anyone who believes she's healing me with love to manage my ventilator settings or check my lithium

  24. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I sourced a block quote incorrectly, or it would have been 100%. So near, yet so far away. If any of the Watsonites are interested, I will be more than happy to share my paper out. Evidence based...

  25. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    algebra_demystified replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I got my final grade in my nursing theory class. A+. My final paper was on Jean Watson's theory, and I scored a 98% on it. After reading about Jean Watson, I would recommend that anyone interested...