Andrew, RN

Andrew, RN

Pyschiatry/Behavioral (Inpatient)

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  1. Army Reserves

    Andrew, RN posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hey everyone. I'm talking with a recruiter right now about joining the Army Reserves. He is a Captain that specializes only with medical people. Basically, they are offering me a commission as a 2nd...

  2. Is Psych Nursing Easy?

    Andrew, RN replied to resilientnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    When was the last time one of your med-surg patients ran off of the unit, into the kitchen and began wielding a knife? When was the last time one of your patients bit you and bent your fingers...

  3. Please Help! Major ERROR

    Andrew, RN replied to FLA-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Tips that helped me as a new grad: Transcribe orders in a quiet place. Focus on completing one task at a time and don't let things like a phone ringing or a call light distract you. Finish what you...

  4. what am I missing?

    Andrew, RN replied to Idaho Murse's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the cost of living in your area too. It isn't just what you make, it is what you spend that also really

  5. staying the night at work due to weather

    Andrew, RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I've spent many nights sleeping in my car or in the lounge on the couch because I was either too tired to drive home and had to be back in the morning anyway, or because I was on call. Ya gotta do...

  6. Tired of bedside nursing

    Andrew, RN replied to youngebloodrn's topic in Men in Nursing

    Want something completely different from any kind of nursing? Work in psych.

  7. Bathing Classmates and Other Personal Boundaries?

    Andrew, RN replied to brownhairedgal's topic in General Students

    I graduated two years ago. No way would we bath each other. You do not need training in how to bath someone. It's soap, water, and a washcloth. Seriously. The most invasive contact nursing...

  8. Does Psy nursing pay more

    Andrew, RN replied to caribbeanbeauty's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm jealous. Depending on where you live in the country and what the cost of living

  9. Does Psy nursing pay more

    Andrew, RN replied to caribbeanbeauty's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm making $18.75/hr. I was making $21.50/hr at a hospital. However, I get "Baylor Pay" which is 8 hours of pay per week extra. So that helps it even

  10. Writing progress Notes in Psyc

    Andrew, RN replied to caribbeanbeauty's topic in Psychiatric

    Mood, affect, facial expressions, body language, posture, what the patient says, how they say it. Their behaviors.

  11. Am I Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

    Andrew, RN replied to 2BRNagain's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of people are in your shoes. You are not alone. You may have to relocate to find a job. Try the help of some staffing agencies that will give you permanent placement. I know TX and NM are hurting...

  12. CRNA ranked #15 by CNNMoney.com Top 50 jobs in America

    Andrew, RN replied to profstudent4life's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    How do they figure it is "low stress?"

  13. I got my coworker fired

    Andrew, RN replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    What's inappropriate to some is not by others. It depends on the situation. Generally, you are not supposed to cuss around/to patients, even if they are cussing. That is the rule I go by. Sucks that...

  14. Social Isolation on psych unit

    Andrew, RN replied to Shell5's topic in Psychiatric

    We have "Black Out Boundaries" The pt can not interact w/ someone they are on BOBs with. They have to be at least 3 feet away from them as well. One male pt is on BOBs w/ all female peers. It is...

  15. Army Reserves

    Andrew, RN replied to Andrew, RN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks everyone for the support and helpful words. I am waiting on Letters of Recommendation from my previous employer and a date to get my

  16. Side effects for abusing fentanyl patches

    Andrew, RN replied to Day83's topic in General Nursing

    Your friend needs to get professional help for their addiction. They can get treatment that is confidential and it will save their life. They have a problem and they need help. Relay this to them,...

  17. Honesty is NOT the best policy....

    Andrew, RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't divulge any extra information about yourself other than what you have to. This is my policy for any job. I don't tell them I'm in school or I'm joining the Army or anything like that. I...

  18. If pay was not an issue, would you still be a nurse?

    Andrew, RN replied to Elizabeth K.'s topic in General Nursing

    Pay is an issue. I have to be compensated for what I do and am responsible for, and since I have graduated I have never felt like it's enough. I'd rather do something I like for less pay but I feel...

  19. I guess I'm too HOT to be a nurse.

    Andrew, RN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    They cannot discriminate for age and saying you "Look young" does this. This is illegal. Got an attorney you feel like calling to hear what they

  20. Nurses and social networking sites (Facebook, Myspace, etc)

    Andrew, RN replied to running_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    My boss tried adding me on Facebook before.... DENIED!

  21. Need opinion on IV Pain Management

    Andrew, RN replied to sherry10's topic in PACU

    Hey, Great post! Pain management varies from person to person. It's about finding what drugs and doses works. We're all snowflakes. =) This is something I've been very passionate about and interested...

  22. RN needs a job

    Andrew, RN replied to Andrew, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!

  23. RN needs a job

    Andrew, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey. I'm a RN with 1 year of experience in need of a job. I have BLS/ACLS and an unrestricted license. I am interested in PACU, OR, ICU, or Med/Surg. I'm willing to relocate. I'm very flexible with my...

  24. I Need Advice - MD Not Signing Order

    Andrew, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone. I'm a RN working in a PACU. At my facility, CRNAs do the cases and there is one float MD that is there as a resource. We have "protocols" to give meds for pain/nausea without needing to...

  25. what is the normal salary for a new grad RN

    Andrew, RN replied to tumnus's topic in General Nursing

    Short answer: Not