SoxfanRN

SoxfanRN

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  1. Routes of meds

    SoxfanRN replied to mikethern's topic in Psychiatric

    You may give IV Ativan for folks going through severe alcohol

  2. Borderlines.......

    SoxfanRN replied to PsychRN-Kris's topic in Psychiatric

    Sanctuary is right on. DBT was pioneered by Marcia Linehan in the mid 90s. It is a form of CBT and is well validated by research. You can get her books from Amazon, Borders, etc. I found taking an...

  3. Educator credentials BSN vs MN

    SoxfanRN replied to smdahl's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Generally, ADN schools in CT will not hire a BSN educator unless they are enrolled in an MSN program. BSN/Grad programs look for PhD prepared RNs but will hire an MSN in a non-tenure/adjunct faculty...

  4. Borderlines.......

    SoxfanRN replied to PsychRN-Kris's topic in Psychiatric

    Get DBT training. It really works for those unfortunate souls with BPD. Just the attitude adjustment that comes with the training will yield a completely different reaction to you from the patient....

  5. The Psychiatric Nursing Profession...a thread to begin learning about it

    SoxfanRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    The reality is that people with mental illness have a 3% violence rate which is lower than the 3.5% violence rate of the "normal" population. Your more apt to run into a person who committed various...

  6. Associate to Bachelor Degree

    SoxfanRN replied to Ace1979's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I "attended" Excelsior College to get my BSN. The school trusts that you know what you're doing as an RN. There is a normal BS curriculum and some clinical challenges. You take exams much like...