chevyv BSN, RN

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    Nurse-Patient Ratio Adult Unit

    chevyv replied to pennie4n6's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in acute and have anywhere from 5-9 pts. I'm fine with 6 or 7, but after that it gets way heavy. All it takes is one incident and I'm not getting out on time. I'm sorry you were assaulted....
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    Gutless Colleagues

    chevyv replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric

    We have 4 point restraints and use them as a last resort. What do you do when you place a pt in seclusion and they begin to self harm? And refuse prn medication? We use them for the briefest amount...
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    Gutless Colleagues

    chevyv replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, we use manual restraints in my facility, but its pretty rare compared to the last facility I worked at. It is always about the budget. No matter what kind of sugar someone spoons out, it always...
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    How do you know when you're ready for more responsibility?

    chevyv replied to Msmedic68w's topic in Psychiatric

    Ruling with an iron fist will lead to codes, in my opinion. Your a relatively new grad and you sound about right where I was back in the day. Working with all females is a challenge for sure! If...
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    How do nurses view psychologists?

    chevyv replied to PsychNewbie's topic in Psychiatric

    I've worked with really good psychologists. I wonder if the water gets a bit muddy for some nurses regarding what your role is exactly on the team. I like to know you can talk with an agitated or...
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    Gutless Colleagues

    chevyv replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I accept it because I love acute mental health and I'm good at it. I can usually deescalate my pts. Sometimes not, but honestly I love what I do and can't imagine doing anything
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    Gutless Colleagues

    chevyv replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Some have security on the unit but that is very rare. I have a panic button but respond times are approximately 2 minutes. It's pretty unsafe at times, but it comes down to money. Most places...
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    Charting, done by the amazing psychic nurse

    chevyv replied to DesiDani's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It never seems to does it!
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    Gutless Colleagues

    chevyv replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric

    After working in mental health for the past 6yrs, I've been involved in similar situations and have a couple of comments. The first is that you are safe and alive. The second is that I could care...
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    Passed My ANCC Certification :)

    chevyv posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Just wanted to give a shout out to all that I took and passed the ANCC Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse exam! I have earned the right to put RN-BC behind my
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    Passed My ANCC Certification :)

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in Psychiatric

    Many nurses believe you should work med surge before mental health. I haven't and have very little regrets. If your looking towards a future NP in mental health, then working in mental health will...
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    Nurses don't know the lab

    chevyv replied to ezpzpizzi's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard anyone bash lab on any unit I've worked or in any facility. There has always been respect shown for other team members. I find it odd that the OP feels the way he does because...
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    Has anyone recently took the ANCC exam for psych?

    chevyv replied to RHIA, RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Boy was I a little off in the hours! I posted a thread about the study guide I used which really cut the fluff. Remember safety is huge and means you did or will do something. Charting is not an...
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    Has anyone recently took the ANCC exam for psych?

    chevyv replied to RHIA, RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I took the exam last year. There are criteria you have to meet before you can sit for the exam. One part is to have 120 hrs (not sure exact number) of mental health nursing. These need to be...
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    Can you have piercings in the nursing program?

    chevyv replied to choomtop's topic in General Students

    My daughter is in volleyball and no piercings are allowed. I had just taken her for cartilage piercing and they made her remove them. She had a hard time getting them back in so I looked online and...
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    Taking A&P 1 and 2 in the summer?!

    chevyv replied to Ayanna93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hope you don't like having fun in the summer, lol. Or
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    RN to Healthcare Administration Question

    chevyv replied to gett34's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have a BA in Health Care Admin and an ADN. When I started at my current job, I thought the BA in HCA would at least help boost my pay, I was told it didn't matter in the least. So, maybe in a...
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    Nursing shortage

    chevyv replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in General Nursing

    I love the books you have to have that you only crack open 1 or
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    How do you relax after a shift?

    chevyv replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If I'm not doing homework, I hop on FB, and play Bejeweled Blitz for awhile. I work the pm shift so by the time I get home, my household is asleep. If it's a bad night, I have a glass of Tippy Cow,...
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    Hospital Safety Workplace Violence

    chevyv replied to Stevie Boy's topic in General Nursing

    Most of us that carry respect the right to bear arms. I too am sorry you were a victim of multiple gsw. I can understand the PTSD involved as I have cared for victims. I don't want to call 911,...
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    Nursing shortage

    chevyv replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh the operative word being 'adequately'. With a decrease in budgets, we do so much more with less staff. My pt load has increased by at least 2 pts. That means one or two less nurses needed. I...
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    Nursing Pay Question?

    chevyv replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I started out as an ADN in the low $20's/hr, stayed for experience for 3.5yrs, found another job making $30's/hr. I thought it was great until I saw that the cost of my benefits had more than...
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    Unhappy Hospital

    chevyv replied to lilbitgeeky's topic in General Nursing

    I sincerely thank staff that is forced to come and help us. It sucks having to float to a unit your unfamiliar with. I thank them and mean it! I don't need a piece of candy telling me I did good....
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    Nursing shortage

    chevyv replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in General Nursing

    Your textbook is already outdated and I agree with roser13, odd that a text would print something that is so
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    Ratios in acute psych

    chevyv replied to Lano1's topic in Psychiatric

    California would be so nice with