elizabeth8503RN MSN, EMT-B, NP

elizabeth8503RN has 19 years experience as a MSN, EMT-B, NP and specializes in Psychiatrics.

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   Work Rant...(Long....feel free to disregard)

   elizabeth8503RN replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I have decided, and my therapist, my family, and several friends totally support me in this, to take almost two weeks off between the egg retrieval and the implantation. My grandmother, my father and...
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   Work Rant...(Long....feel free to disregard)

   elizabeth8503RN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   First off....it has been a long while since I have posted, and things have changed a lot since I was last here. Secondly: moderators, if you need to, please redirect my thread to the appropriate...
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   Vent about psych admit of 12 yo boy

   elizabeth8503RN replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you...and yes... that is how it works at our facility, and it seems to work very well. Once our initial assessment is done, if needed we call the psychiatrist, then make our recommendation. If...
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   Vent about psych admit of 12 yo boy

   elizabeth8503RN replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

   My vent was very abbreviated to what actually happened. To those of you concerned about me not speaking to the boy by himself....let me assure you that I did in fact spend time speaking to him one on...
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   Vent about psych admit of 12 yo boy

   elizabeth8503RN replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

   I totally agree on believing that he is a little more dangerous than I know...intelligent...probably. And I agree that his mom is fearful of what he may do some sort of retaliation. Lots of psych...
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   Vent about psych admit of 12 yo boy

   elizabeth8503RN replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

   Per our policy if the child does not sign in voluntarily, then a court order is required. (Not sure if this is statewide or just our specific hospital.) It's parents like these that show me how NOT...
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   Vent about psych admit of 12 yo boy

   elizabeth8503RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   ***VENT*** ***Kind of long*** I work in an equivilant to a pysch ER, we do assessments, then reccommend the patient to the correct level of care (therapist, psyciatrist,...
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   There just may be a light at the end of the tunnel....

   elizabeth8503RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been working at a staffing agency for over 3 years. The past year and a half, I have been working in home care. When I started in it, I realllly enjoyed it. Now, I think I'm starting to lose...
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   When do I contact the BON?

   elizabeth8503RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am getting married here next month and I want to know when I need to notify the BON, and when I can switch from signing my non married name to my married
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    Freaky? or is it just me...

    elizabeth8503RN replied to Jenni811's topic in Nursing Humor

    I used to work in an old hospital, and one night I was about ready to clock in, when both of the two elevators opened up, no one was around to push the buttons, and both opened at the exact same time....
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    Funny Nursing Dreams

    elizabeth8503RN replied to abbaking's topic in Nursing Humor

    I haven't had alot of dreams about nursing lately, but last night's dream was a doozie. You know you have been watching to much Grey's Anatomy when Izzy shows up in your dreams. I was taking care of...
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    Are you going to work tommorow in the big storm?

    elizabeth8503RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have nooooo problem driving in the snow....seeing as have been doing it since I started driving. I drove home in the stuff today....and it wasn't horrible. HOWEVER: It is unlikely that I will be...
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    Dear Lord: Please give me patience....

    elizabeth8503RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i am working a women's health floor (which ends up being a catch all for everything including surgeries), and i have 4 patients. my group is not a bad group, but i am running out of patience. lady in...
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    Smart Nurse vs. Dumb Pharmacy, Round One. DING! | Life of a Nurse

    elizabeth8503RN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    WOW!!! what a night....I'm glad you still have your sanity after that round....(or do you?) Hope your next shift is
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    What an evening. (kinda long)

    elizabeth8503RN replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    Even tho I was BEYOND busy...it was a good day. The worst part of the day had nothing to do with patients...and more with having to walk down the hallway that led to CCU. The hallway in which I am...