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  1. Evelyn Tomlin and her theory

    shrinkyrn replied to regglynn's topic in Psychiatric

    First download Copernic Meta as a search engine... I swear by it. That's were I got the following info: Theory of Modeling & Role Modeling book written by Evelyn and 2 others H. Erickson & M....

  2. "Diploma Nurse preferable"

    shrinkyrn replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    Old Diploma nurse here, back in the day, we were basically used as staff, we lived nursing at the dorm attached to the hospital, 8 hour shifts just like staff, so yeah, we did get the skills. We...

  3. Emotionally drained at the end of 8 hours

    shrinkyrn replied to hollabackgirl's topic in Psychiatric

    There is no other nursing I would do, although now I'm not sure I even want to con't working as a nurse. My current job,as far as helping pts., when I get the time, I love it. My big problem, is...

  4. Question Regarding Hourly Rates for RNs

    shrinkyrn replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an RN for 30 years. I make the same amt. now as I did in 1988. I live in a different part of the country now than I did in 1988, nevertheless, here I am years later, limited earnings. I...

  5. bad eval

    shrinkyrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a psych nurse working primarily with substance abuse patients -- who are largely diagnosed with a personality disorder. In my efforts to "do my job" and enforce rules, confront behaviors etc. I...

  6. Faking It

    shrinkyrn replied to l.rae's topic in General Nursing

    I work psych/substance abuse-- see "pseudo" illness all the time, our dilemma is-- what if it's the ONE time it ain't fake!!!!! I have a tendency to downplay illnesses with these folks-- but, I work...

  7. 4 10-hr day workweeks?

    shrinkyrn replied to dianacs's topic in General Nursing

    4 10's is heaven. currently I work 12 hr shifts-- 3 one week and 4 the next--(mandatory OT) --- night shift--- On paper the time off looks great however I end up sleeping the whole 1st day off away...

  8. Substance Abuse/Detox Nursing Forum ???

    shrinkyrn replied to Mama Val's topic in General Nursing

    To those interested in learning more about addictions nursing check out International Nurses Society on Addictions there is an educational conference once a year. Lots of networking and education....

  9. Substance Abuse/Detox Nursing Forum ???

    shrinkyrn replied to Mama Val's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: just signing on to this forum as a psych/substance abuse/detox nurse. I am certified as a CARN (Certified Addictions Registered Nurse) I currently work on a MICA unit.(dual diagnosis) Have...