RENAISSANCE RN

Hi, Just a thought. could the stress of your schooling be starting a reocurrance of your ED. keep an eye on it. Sometimes we formulate scenarios in order to back up or back in to a behavior. I know a lot of girls who got depressed and anxious during nsg school, so it is nothing to be ashamed of. talk these feelings over with your therapists. I assure you, we do not all look like we stepped off of greys anatomy. God Bless:nurse:

most people when they do a wean, with pmv or not have a trach mask with humidifier. ( the strait o2 is very drying). It all depends on the situation. I have seen o2 piped into the side port of a pmv. trach pts are neck breathers. so usually the situation is the above. I am not an expert, but sometimes if a pt is not getting enough via the tm, then supplement o2 via nc is given. Why dont you ask the person who this, the rationale behind. Just say " I was wondering the rationale behind that, not accusingly, just questioning" Let us know. You have spiked my curiousity.

I know what you are talking about, it happens all of the time. On a transport they send emts not paramedics. I would complain to the ambulance company you use. I am sure they want your business. Is there a reason why she wasnt medicated prior to transport ie something po??

Hi, I feel for you. Sorry you are having such a hard time. Anxiety is awful and terrible to deal with. Although nursing is incredibly unpredictible, it sounds as though your floor is total chaos. I assure to you that anxiety is not crazy. anxiety is anxiety. Speak with your MD. I feel as though anyone in your position would be feeling some sort of anxiety. Various work loads, different types/mix of patients. I am concerned about the sleep issue. This could and will exacerbate any condition. Please discuss this with your MD. Best of luck. you are in my thoughts. You will be fine. Sounds as though you are very empowered. You should also blow off steam some times. go out with friends. Vent on this board.

Hi, I hate to tell you what to do, however I feel that if you want to do Mental Health, there would be much more opportunity as a psych NP. Including medication management. 1. The first question is - Do you want to be a nurse? If so, then pursue it! LICSW and LMHC are wonderful, however with nursing your spectrum of treatment is far more vast.

anyone have any info? BUMP

Never heard of this from anyone.. I can see if they were having you make up clinical hours. Quincy College has a very tough AD program, then again they are all tough. good luck!

I heard that in maine the shortage is severe. I know in Massachusetts it is tough. Tell her to contact recruiters.

6 months. I think that is a little excessive.

not only would there be no nurses if you eliminated people, there would be no MD's. I think it is responsible to take care of yourself. It is just like taking insulin for diabetes.

arent you covered by the ADA if you are treated?

I understand how dejected and sad you feel. I would feel the same way. Give yourself time. See if you get on Suzannes study plan. The only way that you are going to get that house built is if you pass the NCLEX and start working. Remember to breathe.

I have seen this type combination of meds before in psych. Sometimes the atypicals can be used for off book reasons, not always psychosis. The medication can sometimes make the SSRI act quicker or agitation or as a prophalatic for psychosis. She should ask the pdoc for the rationale. It is the Xanax that I would be concerned with. I hate that drug. It has such a short half life that alot of people develop a dependence on it. The longer acting benzos are less addictive. I guess it is good for short term anxiety. Trazadone is a good sleeper and may help their depression a little. I hope your relative feels better soon!

I know that other colleges do not have this policy. I sent you a PM.

Waltham is nice. It is about 45-30 minutes north of boston. It is not far from Leahey Clinic, and alot of the North Shore Hospitals. I am not sure of any good agencies in the north shore. Just wanted to welcome you to Mass.

kittens are easy, if you have 2 and dont mind the destruction of your home. I think with a puppy, you should wait. Dogs need people for good socialization.

Hi, If you dont want to go to a formal one. I know Leahy Clinic has a RN reentry program.

Very Frustrating.. I guess you just have to say that he is a human being and you did a very good job of treating him like one. You will run into many more like him, I am afraid. I know of a case while I was in Nursing School. I was observing the ER and a patient ( known drug user) stabbed himself in the leg with a knife to get pain meds. Merry XMas and continue to be a great Nurse

I am not out yet, but I think I can understand. I think transitional periods are full of unknowns. Unknowns create anxiety. I think Nursing school is like that preverbial bottle that constantly is getting shaken. The students are all in it together so when you are let out, you are like "where are my cohorts, I still feel shaken". I had this feeling when I left a difficult job experience. People like structure and lets face it, Nursing school is full of structure. The best thing to do to adjust is to structure your life, whether set a work schedule or excercise. This will help the blues pass. To much free time to think is not good. There is also the job stress. New Grads need to find jobs, Familys dont understand that you just wont be handed a job, you need to find one. There is also the fail of failure, you have a huge NCLEX class to take. I think the best thing to do is to be kind, offer support, and definately promote structure.

hi, if the meds are with a chain of stores. ie cvs or walgreens. Sometimes they will give you enough to get through the weekend. We did that one time with my mothers thyroid pills. it is worth the try.

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Lena, I think that BIDMC since this is your 2nd interview, is a great sign.. Usually the 2nd interview means that you passed your first... God bless you, you are positive... Sending you good interview vibes.

infj-- I am glad to be rare....

I think it has something to do with abnormal posturing.. see GCS. who knows............ Another strange thing about the dying, it is so spooky when people know they are going to die, when they say that.. Watch out.

I agree, although you are not ashamed of this dx. It leeds the interviewer to be too subjective regarding your person... I stand by the adage a lady never tells her weight, her age, or her mental health status... Plus depression is a treatable MEDICAL illness.... Just like diabetes.