At least not where I live. We had 3 students who came from high school and the rest of my class averaged 35 in age. That means many times that the students are married, have children, jobs, children's...
nanasuzy replied to edisonnurse's topic in Psychiatric
I haven't seen EPS as a side effect from benzos i.e. ativan. Usually we give Ativan and haldol together and it is the haldol that can cause EPS. Unless it is a large dose of haldol, don't routinely...
nanasuzy replied to TruDivaRN's topic in Psychiatric
With new drugs coming out all the time, I keep my drug book available. After looking them up over and over it starts to stick! Never feel embarrassed about asking or looking up a drug, side effects...
nanasuzy replied to angelfire280's topic in Psychiatric
I have always work casual clothes in my psych unit. We don't wear jeans but sneakers or nursing shoes are a must. Still need the traction, don't want to slip running to the aid of a pt. Personally...
nanasuzy replied to semele_dakarai's topic in Psychiatric
Hi, Probably not much help but... I know I read an article quite a few years ago that stated that smoking helped to decrease or lower the "voices". Might be worth investigating. Sorry I can't...
nanasuzy replied to S.Lunsford RN's topic in General Nursing
Yes I have malpractice insurance. I was thought to never trust your employer to cover you, because if it comes to them or you, guess whos going to get to be the scape goat. It is very inexpensive and...