WillyNilly

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1. Gero-Psych... good resources and essentials

   WillyNilly replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Psychiatric

   The staffing is unstable. If someone codes on the unit it pulls both nurses in the room which then leaves the aides on the floor alone. If there is a companion case who covers the case while someone...

2. I am a new nurse trying to figure out how to get a doctor to stop bullying me at work.

   WillyNilly replied to Mississippideer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Follow the advice the others have given. Previously I have told others "If you can not speak to me in a professional manner, please don't speak to me right now" There was one incident where I saw him...

3. Where can I work from home???

   WillyNilly replied to studentnurse9806's topic in General Nursing

   Some insurance companies offer this type of job, however more and more of them are downsizing and asking them to become case managers and work in the field as travel or home care nurses. Is there a...

4. Intake Nurse

   WillyNilly replied to fiba's topic in Psychiatric

   Would you consider a social work aspect of psych? It would offer the counseling and not as much of the physical interactions that you may be seeking. You would also be able to make a decent earning,...

5. How physical is psychiatric nursing?

   WillyNilly replied to fiba's topic in Psychiatric

   The acuity we are dealing with is getting higher. Our goal is to use techniques to calm prior to reaching this level however it can happen. Only you know your body and it's limitations. Would you...

6. Falls in Psychiatry

   WillyNilly replied to MrChicagoRN's topic in Psychiatric

   Every person has a bed alarm at night. No exception. Explain it is for safety reasons, most are agreeable. Slipper socks on everyone as soon as they walk in the door. Orthostatic vitals daily. During...

7. Would you give it to them?

   WillyNilly replied to ProudMom511's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   It is dispensing without a license. I will not be cited for it. Some have asked me for Mylanta or Tylenol and I refuse. They get upset but I tell them "The store is down the street. If you would like...

8. Moral of the story: Never give IM injections?

   WillyNilly replied to hnwbeachbum's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   If she was a threat to self or others, verbal redirection was ineffective, altering the environment did not work and redirection did not work you are with in your means to use a medication. Just be...

9. New Geri-Psych unit opening Monday..

   WillyNilly replied to HAWKIRN's topic in Psychiatric

   This may sound dumb BUT never put your mouth on inflatable equipment at work. You can use almost empty oxygen tanks to inflate the rest of the way. Have seen others mouth chair pads to beach balls,...

10. New Geri-Psych unit opening Monday..

    WillyNilly replied to HAWKIRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Before starting a group, do a potty round and snacks/coffee/drink pass. Fill a tray with drinks and misc snacks. Ask each if they need to use the potty, if not ask about a snack. Tag team the snacks...

11. Ohio U students--Am I crazy? I want to finish! Taking 2 1/2 classes at once!

    WillyNilly replied to fostercatmom's topic in Ohio University

    4530 is heavy with busy work too-4520 is cake compared to that one. Easy but repetitive to mind

12. Nakedness

    WillyNilly replied to imapsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

    Who wouldn't want to walk around comfy in their undies if given a choice? 10:1 if it is asked it would be met with a "Because I want to!" or with a "Because I like it" or another oldie "Don't you...

13. Nakedness

    WillyNilly replied to imapsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

    Are we talking underwear or full on birthday? Is it psychosis or dementia? Can this person follow commands or limits? If redirection, environment altered, and unable to follow commands has a PRN been...

14. How to wear name badge on inpt. psych unit

    WillyNilly replied to HAWKIRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Badge is on a retractable clip. Keys are clipped on a hook with a short lanyard to the inside of my pocket so they are never left behind and no one can easily take them. When going in to an emergency...

15. Wedding Band

    WillyNilly replied to applesxoranges's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It will also open up questions "ooh so you are married? Tell me about your husband!" Plan your response of "Policy states we aren't allowed to discuss personal items" or " well it's been so long I...