TitaniaSidhe

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  1. sexual assault - inpatient unit

    TitaniaSidhe replied to MisPlacedTexan's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes this has happen on a locked unit where I worked approximately 13 years ago. It was in the VA. One male raped another male room mate. The incident took place in a span of perhaps 15-20 minutes,...

  2. Premature man-o-pause

    TitaniaSidhe replied to malenurse1's topic in Nursing Humor

    hehehe that was pretty funny. Thanks for sharing it, got a chuckle out of

  3. Thinking of relocating-Pocono Mt. area

    TitaniaSidhe replied to EvinsAngel's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If you move into the Pocono Mtn. area you would be very close to route 80 which you could take through the water gap into NJ. There are many places in NJ not too far to commute to & there is a...

  4. re: something to consider...

    TitaniaSidhe replied to Granted Fal's topic in Psychiatric

    very well written elkpark, I agree with

  5. question about psych meds

    TitaniaSidhe replied to Ms.RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the validation, I know there was a letter but yes it was a while ago. I was beginning to think maybe old age was catching up with me & senility was setting

  6. question about psych meds

    TitaniaSidhe replied to Ms.RN's topic in Psychiatric

    So did Depakote or Valproic Acid. My father who is a Psychatrist got a letter from the drug company stating such & thus he has offered all his patients a medication change if they chose so. I...

  7. Random Acts of Lunacy

    TitaniaSidhe posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Random Acts of Lunacy Some old, some new, all funny. And the last one is a beauty...................... Strange but oddly satisfying RANDOM ACTS OF LUNACY A man who shoveled snow for an hour to clear...

  8. Wisdom

    TitaniaSidhe posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    The head nurse was nearing retirement, she had seen just about everything come through the hospital's labor and delivery unit and always remained calm and unruffled. A sixteen-year-old in labor was...

  9. VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

    TitaniaSidhe replied to Ellen Bobinski's topic in Government, Military

    Nana, you are prob under Thrift Savings & FERS yes? if so then 20yrs. I don't think would make that huge a diff. Not like it would for some of the others under the old retirement plan. Mind you...

  10. VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

    TitaniaSidhe replied to Ellen Bobinski's topic in Government, Military

    From what I am seeing it seems to depend on where in the country & which VA you have had experience in. Myself I have worked 15+yrs. in the VA system all in the VANJHCS. Things were actually...

  11. Useful info for those in military

    TitaniaSidhe replied to TitaniaSidhe's topic in Government, Military

    In truth folks I don't know & I am not the guy writing the letter *blushing now* I found this article sent in somewhere in something I was reading & thought, hey I will post that in the...

  12. Useful info for those in military

    TitaniaSidhe posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am a soldier in the U.S. Army, and I noticed that you recommended the soldier download and install AVG Antivirus and ZoneAlarm. However, something that many soldiers don't seem to...

  13. question about psych meds

    TitaniaSidhe replied to Ms.RN's topic in Psychiatric

    We give depakote to manage agressive behavior, impulsivity & seizures. It is in actuality a seizure medication but has demonstrated efficacy in controling agression & impulsivity. It does...

  14. "real" role of pysch nurses

    TitaniaSidhe replied to Still_searching's topic in Psychiatric

    Don't misunderstand me, I do feel medical skills are invaluable in the Psych realm as we can & do often times have medical emergencies where you WILL put those skills you have to use. Mind, if...

  15. "real" role of pysch nurses

    TitaniaSidhe replied to Still_searching's topic in Psychiatric

    There are MANY areas & types of psych units, clinics, home care, etc. in psych that you could consider going into. If you don't feel up to jumping into locked unit right from the start &...

  16. How many staff are needed for code greens?

    TitaniaSidhe replied to darcieg's topic in Psychiatric

    Excellent & valid

  17. How many staff are needed for code greens?

    TitaniaSidhe replied to darcieg's topic in Psychiatric

    Usually a show of force is

  18. Physican restraints still being used???

    TitaniaSidhe replied to Lawnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Not all facillities have a seclusion or "quiet room". Ours does not have one. This is not a decision to be made by a nonprofessional, NA, tech or whatever. Also placing an individual in seclusion...

  19. Physican restraints still being used???

    TitaniaSidhe replied to Lawnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Alternatives & choices should ALWAYS be attempted first if possible. There are those rare occasions when you have someone go off without forewarning or get in a completely psychotic/violent...

  20. New Nurse Manager in acute psy

    TitaniaSidhe replied to devonn1's topic in Psychiatric

    Thought you might appreciate

  21. New Nurse Manager in acute psy

    TitaniaSidhe replied to devonn1's topic in Psychiatric

    I have to chuckle Hukilau b/c I am telling you there are some people in administrative positions in the VA system that really leave me wondering how they managed to tie their shoes in the morning let...

  22. New Nurse Manager in acute psy

    TitaniaSidhe replied to devonn1's topic in Psychiatric

    I have to say I agree in that the OP does not seem to understand Psych one tiny bit but yes I can see how you would be a military nurse being as how hell bent you are on policy & procedure. Just...

  23. nurses who self injure

    TitaniaSidhe replied to sax_journey's topic in Psychiatric

    I have to say I am in agreement. I would sollicit a lawyer & sue the hospital right on down through all people involved in this incident. I would also tack on the cost of lost income, pain &...

  24. nurses who self injure

    TitaniaSidhe replied to sax_journey's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I have to say I am in agreement. I would sollicit a lawyer & sue the hospital right on down through all people involved in this incident. I would also tack on the cost of lost income, pain &...

  25. State Facility or Hospital Ward?

    TitaniaSidhe replied to guest22304's topic in Psychiatric

    I would think in a state facillity you would see more severe or chronic cases. These individuals would be more prone to agressive or extreem behaviors you prob wouldn't see as much of in the...