KrissyPRN

KrissyPRN

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  1. My ER experience....what do you think??

    KrissyPRN replied to feebebe23's topic in General Nursing

    I suffer from migraines. I usually get them right before my period and they will last 2-3 days. Occassionally I will get one in between. They are absolutely horrible!!!!! At times I can't even get...

  2. in shock my daughters life on the line need your help!!!

    KrissyPRN replied to cathleenrmermaid7's topic in General Nursing

    My prayers are with you and your

  3. Panic attacks

    KrissyPRN replied to respiratoryqeen's topic in Psychiatric

    :yeahthat: I agree with atomic1976. I hope all is going well with you. Let us know how you are

  4. Going the happy dance!

    KrissyPRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!:anpom::chrs::ancong!::urck::prdnrs:

  5. How often do you use Valium?

    KrissyPRN replied to BoogiePop's topic in Psychiatric

    We use ativan alot prn for agitation usually along with haldol and benadryl. Klonopin is used sometimes for anxiety but more commonly we try to use vistaril first. There is a physician on our unit...

  6. starting on unit -- psych meds

    KrissyPRN replied to RN007's topic in Psychiatric

    I would also get familiar with: ativan, valium, benadryl, clonidine, invega, vistaril, librium, anafranil, wellbutrin, effexor, paxil, prozac, lexapro, celexa, ambien, lunesta, trazadone, ritalin,...

  7. Do psych patients ever stalk their nurse?

    KrissyPRN replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric

    I suppose any patient could stalk there nurse not just a pysch pt. But to answer your question I have never been stalked by a pt nor have I heard of anyone on our unit being stalked. I have seen...

  8. Effective coloring????

    KrissyPRN replied to behensley's topic in Psychiatric

    Hospital wide where I work RN's have to wear all black, all white, or black and white mixed. In my opinion I think it's ridiculous but it's policy. I think we should be able to wear different...

  9. What happens if a nurse is attacked?

    KrissyPRN replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric

    First thing I would do is yell STAFF so that the staff I work with come to my aide immediately although I've not been attacked thus far I have seen pt's escalate to the point of being aggressive. The...

  10. stress level in my department is getting to me

    KrissyPRN replied to harley007's topic in General Nursing

    harley007 it sounds like the same situation I deal with at work. There is alot of back stabbing, jealousy, and inappropriate behavior. Like you I am also a perfectionist and I am very hard on myself....

  11. I think I want to be a psych nurse

    KrissyPRN replied to afl123's topic in Psychiatric

    I have to say I like working mental health & addictions. I feel respected by the doctors and the other staff. I work on the obs unit in our dept and I am responsible for most of the admissions...

  12. Adderall for Bipolar??

    KrissyPRN replied to ER-RN2's topic in Psychiatric

    I have never heard of using or seen the use of Adderall for Bipolar D/O. Was this a patient? If it was a patient what other meds were they on and are you sure they gave the complete history with an...

  13. First Day on The Job

    KrissyPRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Congratulations! You are right as time goes by it will get better and you will become more comfortable. Keep us updated on how everything is

  14. Why is psych nursing only 8 hours???

    KrissyPRN replied to natnurse23's topic in Psychiatric

    I work 12 hour shifts 3 nights a week. We also have 8 hour

  15. Classic Patient Statements

    KrissyPRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work mental health & addictions. We hear alot of I've been "vapor acted" instead of I've been baker

  16. First needlestick :( :(

    KrissyPRN replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry this happened but as the above poster said don't beat yourself up. Mistakes do happen. At least you have taken the proper steps in filling out the incident report and having the labs...

  17. Do You Deliver Safe Patient Care?

    KrissyPRN replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    1. I am the RN with no tech and up to 8 patients. 2. Mental Health & Addictions 23 hour observation unit 3. Most of the time I feel it is unsafe for both the patient and myself. I wouldn't say...

  18. Attacked by patient

    KrissyPRN replied to franmermaid's topic in Psychiatric

    I am so sorry to hear this happened. I work mental health & addictions. I have yet to be attacked by a pt but I know the chance is always there. I am sometimes the only nurse on the unit with...

  19. If you could make everyone a nurse, would you?

    KrissyPRN replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    NO! Some people just aren't meant to be

  20. Acetabular Labrum Tear: Worried :-(

    KrissyPRN replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    I know you are going through a difficult time. I have never had to deal with WC but last year I had a seizure while I was driving lost control of my car and hit a tree. I broke my ankle and had to...

  21. LTC Pt - What to do?

    KrissyPRN replied to nursesherry's topic in General Nursing

    Xanax is probably not the best thing to use for this type of behavior. I would talk to the doctor and let him know that the pt is still having the same type of behavior despite the xanax. I would...

  22. 6 month on tele floor, new grad and I know psych is my passion

    KrissyPRN replied to Leahr's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked for almost a year as an RN on med/surg tele prior to transferring to the Mental Health and Addictions floor at our hospital. We do dual diagnosis on our unit. We also have an adolescent...

  23. What is it like working in psych?

    KrissyPRN replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Psychiatric

    I have been working mental health and addictions now for over 2 years and I love it. Piper12 is right you have to really care about your patients. It can be a difficult area to work but it is very...

  24. Going to accept position, wish me luck!

    KrissyPRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    If you have never worked mental health before it wil take a while just like any other area of nursing to feel comfortable in. I have worked mental heath and addictions for over 2 years now and I love...

  25. Best-smelling liquid meds!

    KrissyPRN replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    I like the smell of liquid amoxicillin. When I was little they would give me the pink kind that tasted sort of like bubble gum. I would almost fake being sick so I could have some pink liquid...