kadokin

HA! Forgive my stupidity :uhoh21: ! I saw orthopod and thought: Osteopath. Again: DUH!

I agree!

Yeah, but do orthopods perform surgery? Seriously. I'm asking b/c I don't know. I've only been acquainted w/2. One was a psychiatrist. The other an OB who begged out on "complicated" deliveries. :uhoh21:

What is a Presse-Gainey?

Yep, that's it: Arrogance. What frightens me more is when I see it in veteran nurses. They've been around long enough to KNOW they don't know it all. Yet, some of them persist in believing that they do. It can be frightening. But, I guess we're all human, aren't we.

Ignorant, here. Would you be so kind as to explain what counter-insurgency area is? I presume it's an active military thing. Oh, and, what is meant by "none but one of our own"? Are you being philosophical? I'm puzzled. Please enlighten me. Thanks.

I admire you for maintaining your demeanor. I take it you are a student? If that is correct, this may be a very valuable learning experience for you. Unfortunately, in this profession, we sometimes have to: bend over backwords; feed egos; take an inordinate amount of crap; be treated like dirt; maintain professional demeanor in the face of unbelievable circumstances. As a matter of fact, this happens in other professions, too. Fast food, the military, law enforcement immediately come to mind. Do people sometimes explode from the pressure? Yeah. Are all of us as professionals responsible for knowing when to draw the line on how much we can take, step aside and let someone else take over and be responsible for our own healthy stress relief habits? Yeah to that too. Here's the thing: I believe that a good dose of humility never hurt anyone. And I TRULY believe that those we serve are better served by someone who is humble than by someone who is wrapped up in their own superiority. (I wonder if the nurse you speak of is one of those). She has something to teach you. You were put in this situation for a reason. LEARN from it. She has some years of experience over you. Surely she knows SOMETHING that you don't. Focus on learning from her and then move on. Life is too short to let other people make you miserable. MHO;)

I work w/adults and elderly. Can't do the children. Tried it. Burnt to a crisp. But if that interests you, give it a try. There's always room for another compassionate care-giver in that particular mine-field.

Thank you Marc A fellow psych nurse. It's not easy is it?:uhoh21:

Remember, she worked as a tech, not an RN. And, btw, the ones that sleep on the job dont' last very long. I can't imagine even finding the TIME to sleep on the job. But then, I work days, that might make a difference.:uhoh21:

I know. It is terribly frustrating, isn't it? The best I can tell you is to be as honest as you can be w/these clients and let them know that resources ARE available if they want them. (i.e.-AA, the local mental health ctr., etc.) and encourage them to put the onus on THEMSELVES as far as treatment goes. All you can do is make them aware of what's available, sometimes. They hurt too. They want a better life for themselves as we all do. Offer the information that you have and try to convey to them that they are in charge of their own destiny. (If only it were that easy). We can only do so much for others, and after that, it is up to them. Breaks your heart sometimes, doesn't it? (Not to mention breaking the healthcare bank, OY)

Amen to that. And psych pt's are SOO interesting as people. Some of them have had to live through HE## and they are still surviving, despite all odds. Here's the well-kept secret: Hear a few life stories from a few psych pt.s (especially the severely and persistently mentally ill), and bingo-bongo, your own problems just don't seem so large. It is a blessing to be able to help these people find their own potential. God is good! :monkeydance:

agreed. Our unit has similar "scheduled" visiting times. We try to make it clear to family that we will flex things as needed, though, b/c some of our clients and families are elderly and/or live out of town and making the 7p-8p schedule can be a hardship (not to mention, some folks work those hours and can't make it in). It's psych. You have to go w/the flow. :monkeydance:

Oh, and btw, dijmart, the more time, validation and nurturing you can give your pts, the (sometimes) less frequently you have to strain yourself to "take them down". Granted, sometimes, a takedown is all that can be done, but in today's more enlightened environment, we try real hard to avoid such things, and that can be very time-consuming. To avoid a takedown w/less physical techniques, that is. Hope this helps:uhoh21:

Sometimes it can get "crazy" w/o a takedown/restraint. It's kind of hard to describe, but, let me try. A lot of psych pt.s are physically healthy. They don't have to lay in bed and wait for you to come check on them. They will follow you around and crowd your nurse's station and interupt your 1:1 w/another pt and decide they need a shower RIGHT NOW when you have 2 codes and 5 mds demanding your time all at once and sweet little confused grandma all of a sudden needs to go to the bathroom and thinks she can ambulate independently when she can't. I hope that didn't sound too negative. I REALLY enjoy this population and find it rewarding to help them. However, when things get busy, one of the EXTREME pressures of the job is to stay calm and postive and nurturing toward the pt that needs your attention when you have none to give them. Because that is what they need: support and validation. And it doesn't come cheap, let me tell you. It wears you out in a unique way. Oh, and, btw, sometimes we use our backs and spending a lot of time sitting down is a rarity when you work this job all the time. There you have it. :monkeydance:

Agreed

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha. Ya know, it's funny b/c it's true.

Thank GOD! I am SO glad there is someone who has a heart for this particular sub-group. I myself have a difficult time dealing w/the borderline/self-destructive pt. Thanks for the hopeful words. kadokin:monkeydance:

What could go amiss? Here are just a few suggestions: 1. the medication could be given to the wrong pt and you would never know. Maybe even someone who is allergic to said medication. 2. the medication might not be given AT ALL if your designee gets distracted.

So, after an 8 hour course, anyone OFF THE STREET can give insulin and controlled drugs? When did the state's supply of Vicodin run out? UnbeLEIVeable!!!!!!!!!!!

I second that. It is amazing!

I did NOT know that entities looking for employees could access said potetial employees' student transcripts. For whatever reason, I just assumed that was either illegal or unethical. ?????????? My son is in his first year @ a prestigious engineering program and some of his more experienced peers are warning him that GPA is destiny when it comes to the hiring process. Seriously, your potential employer can ask for your transcripts?? Who knew??

Guess what my friend, we are already headed in that direction and I don't mean maybe. Sorry to be the one to break the news to you.

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