nurse lala BSN, RN

Psych. Violence & Suicide prevention.

Behavioral health RN III at LBVA.

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Psych Folks, I desperately need your help. Crisis in my Home.

nurse lala replied to LTCNS's topic in Psychiatric

What you did was timely and indicated. Your son needed immediate attention. You did it in a reasonable manner to minimize the drama. What you did took courage and selflessness. Knowing he may not...
Least stressful nursing specialty

nurse lala replied to Svkd's topic in General Nursing

I think the least stressed RN is the retired RN. I do not think any RN has a stress free job. If your goal is to avoid stress, I believe you should be rethinking nursing as a career
Standby? Can someone cover two Departments?

nurse lala replied to OBnurse2016's topic in Patient Safety Issues

You can set limits on what you Willing to do on your time off. Agree to be on call if and when it works for you, but just for one shift on either unit that needs you. You cannot be forced to be on...
Favorite sayings

nurse lala replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Nursing Humor

'Not my circus, not my monkeys' is my new favorite. Thanks to
Quitting time?

nurse lala posted a topic in Psychiatric

What is common to all nurses? Our jobs are difficult. At least for the early years, our profession challenges us on levels we never reckoned with when we signed on. We have to deal with irritants all...
Vicarious trauma, share your thoughts with me!

nurse lala replied to shaylaselma's topic in Psychiatric

The play Wicked comes to mind. The backstory of the witches from the wizard of Oz. The audience experience compassion for the wicked witch of the west. We see nurses displayed as dispassionate at...
Need help with crisis intervention training

nurse lala replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Psychiatric

I agree with Whispera. I am certified to train others as are many of my colleagues at my facility. Contact your local community partners including the hospitals you contract with. They all should have...
Assaulted by a patient

nurse lala replied to Joy4021's topic in Psychiatric

I have been in several assaults and scuffles in my career. I am fortunate to have had no significant physical injuries but I have had resultant moral injuries that caused me exquisite pain as I...
Manipulative, attention-seeking, impulsive, demanding pts

nurse lala replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Psychiatric

You give the right attention. If he is acting threatening he needs to be directed to show he is in control or go into the quiet room. He can have a PRN if indicated but the PRN is to calm, not to...
A Drive by, seriously!

nurse lala replied to Bevp's topic in School

wow how hillbilly is
How do you deal with your anxiety?

nurse lala replied to ashrose1992's topic in Health, Stress Management

Honestly, I don't think about or worry about things that I cannot control. Worrying causes anxiety, upset tummies and sleepless nights. By thinking about stuff that worries you, your mind is not...
Psychiatric nursing gone wrong

nurse lala replied to CupcakeWHNP-BC's topic in Psychiatric

I'm going to reply to address the dynamics of this process. I have been in this same power struggle from two vantage points. As the RN who did not convince the MD of the need to confiscate facial...
Second semester BSN student interested in becoming a Psychiatric Nurse

nurse lala replied to hartsockd's topic in Psychiatric

I worked the registry as a CNA during nursing school and after graduating. The MH facility kept asking me back. When they learned I had my RN I was offered a job. 1986 there was a lot of insurance...
Problems with q15 rounds

nurse lala replied to AustinPower's topic in Psychiatric

To expand a little: THE SUPERVISOR AND THE STAFF are complacent. By practicing due diligence, by meeting with the MHAs and recording your efforts (and their response) and by regular updates to your...
Favorite sayings

nurse lala replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Nursing Humor

To explain my success in MH: In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king. Tom Waits
Strange incident

nurse lala replied to Scarlettz's topic in Psychiatric

You know that sounds spooky. I have had several encounters over the years of similarly spooky content. A particularly strong memory was an encounter with a client who had medication resistant...
Orange County RNs - help!

nurse lala replied to fauxpaus's topic in California Nursing

[COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000]I apologize for not being more inclusive in my answer. I truly am trying to help. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000]VA hires people using a merit...
Orange County RNs - help!

nurse lala replied to fauxpaus's topic in California Nursing

[COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#454545]I apologize for not being more inclusive in my answer. I truly am trying to help. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#454545] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]...
Orange County RNs - help!

nurse lala replied to fauxpaus's topic in California Nursing

If you are not a veteran, than you will are not likely to get into the VA without an advanced degree at this point in time. What you need to do is consider the following. Join a professional nurse...
Problems with q15 rounds

nurse lala replied to AustinPower's topic in Psychiatric

I have never experienced this specific level of insubordination which sounds like mutiny to me. Our unit staff are diligent and do the best they can to comply with q15" rounds. If it isn't completed...
I need some input...

nurse lala replied to Whispera's topic in Psychiatric

Wow. My spider senses are tingling. But this feels too much like Pandora's box for this cautious chick. I sure hope you found some help you need(ed). I would encourage you to call the National...
new grad with a psych degree, but no experience

nurse lala replied to heynow1313's topic in Psychiatric

My experience reflects the sound advice posted by my colleagues. As a new grad, way back in 1986, every hospital wanted RNs with a years' experience. I worked as a CNA through the registry while I...
TPA when drunk

nurse lala replied to bear14's topic in Emergency

I would like to see GLU
Is it illegal to place a towel over a patient's face?

nurse lala replied to poolnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

illegal? No, I don't think so. The thing with spitting is the client has a right to do it. But the patients rights stop where and when the safety of others becomes an issue. Spitting is an assault, at...
Pyschiatric nursing intervetnion help nursing student

nurse lala replied to skoli51886's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

A psychiatric nurse would not give a medication for anxiety. We teach self calming measures. Coach to focus on breathing is an easy

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