RN2begin

RN2begin

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  1. Want to make my own scrubs...

    RN2begin posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I really want some "cool" scrubs that don't consist of flowers and cartoons...I was hoping to find a pattern so that I can pick out some material that more closely reflects my personality but I...

  2. Possible Relocation...LPN or RN

    RN2begin replied to startingout13's topic in General Nursing

    There is no nursing shortage in NH right now. Depending on how much experience you have, expect to find slim pickings, if

  3. i need support with my bad experience as a new nurse...

    RN2begin replied to angiefaye's topic in General Nursing

    I left my first job out of school d/t ratios of 9 - 12 :1...new nurse or not. In addition the work environment was caustic. My experience is that by and large most new nurses are thrown to the wolves....

  4. Is there a certification for psych RN's?

    RN2begin replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric

    At my facility you DO become a specialist RNC upon successful completion of the previously referenced exam. There is a "Nurse Specialist - RNC" assigned to each shift on each unit and they are...

  5. Is there a certification for psych RN's?

    RN2begin replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes and upon passing it you become a Psychiatric Nurse Specialist...which equals a great deal more respect at my facility...and lots more $$$ check out this link, it will give you all the info you...

  6. No scrubs allowed in psych?

    RN2begin replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Psychiatric

    So this leads to a dilemma...we spend alot of time educationg our patients that what they have IS a real illness, just as diabetes. They require medical care to get better and hence a "medical" staff...

  7. Almost made 1st med error. Who's at fault?

    RN2begin replied to TangoLima's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definately an OMG learning experience. No matter who initially made the error (pharmacy sending up wrong med...) you will suffer the consequences if the error continues and harms the patient. The...

  8. A year in and its not getting better!!!

    RN2begin replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't forget...as a nurse you have an advantage in the job market, especially with a year under your belt. It might be worth it for you to see what else is out there. You HAVE to take care of yourself...

  9. 14 months and I should have never become a nurse

    RN2begin replied to crazdmomof4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Go easy on yourself. Who cares if your voice shakes when you call 911-you didn't drop the ball on providing the STAT care needed for the situation. In fact, I would be more concerned if your voice...

  10. Breaks for only RN on unit?

    RN2begin replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in Psychiatric

    I work at a state psychiatric hospital and we are docked 30 minutes whether we take it or not as well. 11 - 7 staffing is minimal, but our units are set up so that two are connected by a short hallway...

  11. Got slapped by pt. Staff splitting. Need feedback.

    RN2begin replied to wonderbee's topic in Psychiatric

    I must respectfully disagree with you. This patient obviously has axis II deficits that cannot be met by changing tx providers on a whim. In fact, it is the WORST thing you can do. She assaulted a...

  12. Got slapped by pt. Staff splitting. Need feedback.

    RN2begin replied to wonderbee's topic in Psychiatric

    Absolutely. However, patient is most often found incompetent to stand trial and the charge is dropped. This does not mean that you shouldn't do it. Outside the hospital, similar assaults would not be...

  13. SNHMC is the WORST !!!

    RN2begin replied to missingunc's topic in General Nursing

    I completely appreciate your frustration and disgust with the system. Just be prepared...RN school clinical rotations will test nearly every ethical bone in your body. I started to feel like I was...

  14. disallusioned with nursing! psych new grad

    RN2begin replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the info...but peds is not my thing, psychiatric or not. 18 to 60 year olds are my range...however, the closer to sixty, the less chance for an orifice kicking...I find myself being pulled...

  15. Where Do They Go?

    RN2begin replied to handyrn's topic in Psychiatric

    They are discharged to a group home...go off their meds (because it is their choice)...become psychotic again...get kicked out of the group home...live on the streets until they do something that...

  16. Patient Name bands

    RN2begin replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    My hospital has a love/hate relationship with the "hospital" handle r/t benefit/deficit ratio respectively...while our staff wear business casual, our patients all wear name bands...which, after a...

  17. Mental Health Acute Wards

    RN2begin replied to wnoise's topic in Psychiatric

    Right On StuPer Also, I think it is important to take into account WHY the person in smoking...there are new studies that show nicotine reducing anhedonia, avolition and other neg sxs in people with...

  18. personality disorders?

    RN2begin replied to cherilee's topic in Psychiatric

    Dear here_kitty, I would absolutely love to here about the protocal once it is posted for you all. The hospital where I work is in DESPERATE NEED of this as most staff, including nurses know what BPD...

  19. personality disorders?

    RN2begin replied to cherilee's topic in Psychiatric

    That is absolutely perfect protocal! Because people with BPD tend to split staff to gain power and meet needs (divide and conquer)...a true therapeutic DBT environment prohibits any treatment (other...

  20. Per diem in a psychiatric hospital

    RN2begin replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I learned nothing but obligatory CYA stuff mandated by the state. For example, we had a whole hour of "Diversity" training. Granted, some of the material was interesting, but not at all realistic....

  21. personality disorders?

    RN2begin replied to cherilee's topic in Psychiatric

    Dialectical Behavioral

  22. disallusioned with nursing! psych new grad

    RN2begin replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    Are you at all familiar with our healthcare system over here in the US of A? Let me sum it up for you...WE DON't HAVE ONE :no:! It's not about putting up with absurd patient rations...it's about...

  23. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    RN2begin replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

  24. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    RN2begin replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    "The lady doth protest too much" :bowingpur - Shakespeare (look it

  25. which schools accept test outs/older credits?

    RN2begin replied to seekingtruth's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I graduated with a BA in psych in 1998 and was able to transfer nearly all of my gen eds to NHTI A.S. program that then morphs into the ADN (RN program)...i didn't have any issues and my...