lsyorke

lsyorke RN

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  1. Antidepressants and children-New Info

    lsyorke replied to lsyorke's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm glad that your son is doing better Tala. My concern is the lack of accurate information that is provided on these drugs so that parents can make an informed decision. We're you made aware that the...

  2. Antidepressants and children-New Info

    lsyorke replied to lsyorke's topic in Psychiatric

    My testimony was about Paxil turning my son from a child experiencing anxiety to a raging, manic suicidal child. Yes, some children benefit from SSRI's. Why? Its unknown!The uncontrolled altering of...

  3. giving iv meds

    lsyorke replied to HOOPS's topic in General Nursing

    If a patient is requiring IV push medications they shouldn't be in a skilled

  4. Flu shot facts

    lsyorke replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    "And is his product FDA approved? How many trials has it undergone for safety and efficacy?" Don't even make me go there!!!! FDA approved means nothing. Look at the SSRI clinical trial suppression....

  5. Flu shot facts

    lsyorke replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    Getting the flu shot is a choice! No one should be badgered into getting it. It should be explained for what it is, a best guess by the CDC on what the strain of flu will be for this year. Sometimes...

  6. Thomas Edison State College RN-BSN Online Program?

    lsyorke replied to Mantibob's topic in General Nursing

    The clinical requirement is very different than the ADN program. Its more about assessment skills, care planning etc.. Not about giving meds

  7. Wierdest thing you've found in a bedside table?

    lsyorke replied to edouglas's topic in General Nursing

    This was years ago , but still sticks out in my mind. We had a lovely older gentleman in o room and when I walked into the room it smelled like it was on fire(burning rubber). We felt walls and...

  8. Thomas Edison State College RN-BSN Online Program?

    lsyorke replied to Mantibob's topic in General Nursing

    I believe they have a two day clinical requirement also. My old nurse manager had to go and said it wasn't too

  9. Thomas Edison State College RN-BSN Online Program?

    lsyorke replied to Mantibob's topic in General Nursing

    Good

  10. Thomas Edison State College RN-BSN Online Program?

    lsyorke replied to Mantibob's topic in General Nursing

    I believe they would transfer like any other college credits. Thomas Edison has a very good reputation in New

  11. Thomas Edison State College RN-BSN Online Program?

    lsyorke replied to Mantibob's topic in General Nursing

    I know quite a few nurses who did the Thomas Edison program and loved it!! These nurse had been Rn's for a while and really enjoyed how the program gave them the flexibility they

  12. Changing Answers

    lsyorke replied to THaugen's topic in General Nursing

    On a multiple choice answer you can usually rule out two of the answers pretty easily. Then you only have to decide between the two that are left. If you have NO clue, pick C. For some reason there...

  13. Nurse/patient Ratio.....

    lsyorke replied to Ari RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work on med surg floors and occasionally telemetry(float pool) 7a-3p 6-8 patients 3p-11p 6-10 patients 11-7 8-12

  14. Reducing the Brain, Ignoring the Soul

    lsyorke replied to finness's topic in Psychiatric

    Rached, it sounds like you work for a psychiatrist who takes the time to talk to patients. Thats how it should be. My gripe is with the doc who prescribes meds after a 15 minutes evaluation,then sees...

  15. Frustrated and exhausted

    lsyorke replied to shorty0201's topic in Psychiatric

    Lady Jezebel, did you even read her latest post??? I'm amazed that people are so quick to place a DSM diagnosis without even looking at the whole picture. A patient assessment requires looking at the...

  16. Frustrated and exhausted

    lsyorke replied to shorty0201's topic in Psychiatric

    Shorty, I sit here crying!!! I'm so thrilled for your daughter and you!! What a road you have taken to save your daughter. I know how hard it was having been down that same road. Yes, she will have...

  17. Reducing the Brain, Ignoring the Soul

    lsyorke replied to finness's topic in Psychiatric

    But tack on the buried side effect of suicidal ideation and protracted withdrawal and that minimally positive effect takes on all new meaning.The original indication for use of an antidepressant was...

  18. What is a "pool position"?

    lsyorke replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    I work out of the float pool and LOVE IT!! I go in, take care of my patients, and go home!! No floor politics to deal with! And for this they pay me

  19. Reducing the Brain, Ignoring the Soul

    lsyorke replied to finness's topic in Psychiatric

    Laughing Fairy, Dont' get me wrong I don't deny that depression exists as evidenced by your situation. But to a large portion of the population these drugs are being handed out to people who have very...

  20. Reducing the Brain, Ignoring the Soul

    lsyorke replied to finness's topic in Psychiatric

    I wonder how many people would sign up to take a drug if they knew that we have no idea why it works??? Trial and error just isn't good enough for me. Especially when trial and error can result in...

  21. Another Paxil Question

    lsyorke replied to finness's topic in Psychiatric

    Another great site for insight into withdrawal is:

  22. question for LPN to RN's

    lsyorke replied to MQ Edna's topic in LPN to RN

    Couldn't have kept it quiet if I wanted to!! My instructor used to teach at another nursing school that did their clinical on my floor!! It worked to my advantage since they knew my nursing skills and...

  23. Zoloft...Any Personal or Professional Advice?

    lsyorke replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    On World News Tonight with Peter Jennings tonight(Wednesday) there running a story on the suppression of clinical data by Paxil manufacturers on the suicide risk. My son and I were filmed yesterday at...

  24. Zoloft...Any Personal or Professional Advice?

    lsyorke replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    "there's always a small risk of increased depression and suicidal ideations...if it ever gets to that (which is highly unlikely but risk still exists" This is a VERY real risk!! The scariest part is...

  25. Babies uneccessary death!!

    lsyorke replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    What a tragic story!! We can all learn from this. They really missed alot of basic stuff in a series of errors. Very