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pandora44

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  1. Do you think I should change my major?...PLEASE HELP?!

    pandora44 replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, take a deep breath. It will be ok. You don't have to figure out what to do with the rest of your life tonight. You say that you want to be a nurse and can't see yourself doing...

  2. What specialty do you work in and why do you Likeit? Hate it?

    pandora44 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    Hated - med-surg - too busy, too many patients, not enough support Love love love - adult psych - time to build actual relationship with my patients and make a significant difference in their

  3. do you usually KNOW (sense), after an interview if you got the job?

    pandora44 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I haven't had a ton of interviews, but always have a sense of whether or not I'll get the job. So far, I have always been right. For me, its something in the way the interviewer responds to me. If...

  4. How much do psych techs make vs nurses?

    pandora44 replied to regnurse1995's topic in Psychiatric

    Iowa here - I think out techs start at about $16/hr - oddly, its the same rate the transporters

  5. Is Psych Nursing Easy?

    pandora44 replied to resilientnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I think the question depends on what your strengths and weakness are and what you are looking for in a job. Psych is different from med-surg. It is slower. It may be easier for you. I did a year...

  6. Psych wards at Christmas time. We are talking decorations!!

    pandora44 replied to kiwipsychnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Our unit, which is low acuity, is very festive. We have a large, fake tree with tons of decorations on it. Last week, three of the patients cut out a couple hundred snow flakes - yes, we let them...

  7. Need some opinions.....what to do?

    pandora44 replied to mich321's topic in General Nursing

    This is a difficult choice. I, too, worked med-surg right after graduation for about a year and hated it. I left for another area of nursing in another health system in the area and it was one of...

  8. Did any of you read/study anything, before starting your program, that helped ....

    pandora44 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, had no experience in the medical field before nursing school. My fellow students who had been CNAs seemed to have a much easier time with clinicals than I did. The one book that helped me...

  9. phone orders & prn meds in psych nursing?

    pandora44 replied to GraceNotes's topic in Psychiatric

    PRNs are given as indicated by the doctor. However, the RN must use his/her discretion about giving them. Often when a patient requests a PRN medication, what they are really seeking is the...

  10. Studying...neck & back aches....

    pandora44 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in school I had the same problems. We has lecture for 5 hour stretches, and my commute was 90+ miles daily. If you can afford it, try some physical therapy for upper back strengthening....

  11. RN to LPN delegation within scope of practice??

    pandora44 replied to glanca3046's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, the particular scope of practice depends on the laws in the state where the incident occurred. That being said, if the LPN was doing a routine assessment and discovered a change in the...

  12. Starting a new job in a psyc hopital

    pandora44 replied to kindgo's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm glad you're liking it. Yes, it is MUCH slower paced than med-surg! I was shocked at the difference. The pacing of the shift is different. In med-surg I felt such pressure to get things done...

  13. Inpatient psych nurse/pt ratio

    pandora44 replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Psychiatric

    Um, what's a forensic

  14. What do you do in the nursing station in your down time?

    pandora44 replied to kiwipsychnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't know what a bubble shooter is but I want one! Sounds like

  15. Working in Psych while Pregnant

    pandora44 replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Psychiatric

    You should be fine. If you're not obviously pregnant, be sure to let your instructor know. Just follow all the general rules like not letting a patient get between you and the door, always have...

  16. Starting a new job in a psyc hopital

    pandora44 replied to kindgo's topic in Psychiatric

    Welcome to psych! I'm new to this field, too, having just switched from med-surg in August. I LOVE my job as a psych nurse and hope you do, too. My best advice would be to sit in on as many 1 to 1s...

  17. Leaving work at work.

    pandora44 replied to Eirene's topic in Psychiatric

    My heart breaks for you after reading your original post. I don't have any great answers for you, but I wanted you to know that someone "out there" has heard you. I hate to see a post, especially...

  18. TCAB- Transforming Care at The Bedside

    pandora44 replied to jaccimv's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a year on a TCAB floor. The floor had tried bedside report before I arrived but it didn't work too well for us. We ended up doing an abbreviated bedside report. Most of report was done...

  19. Inpatient psych nurse/pt ratio

    pandora44 replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Psychiatric

    We have three inpatient units and they all have different staffing. Acute - 14 beds 3 RNs, 2 techs Stable - 16 beds 3 RNs, 1 techs Geri - 6 beds 2 RNs, 2 techs - They tend to have significant health...

  20. What do you do in the nursing station in your down time?

    pandora44 replied to kiwipsychnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    This thread makes me kinda laugh. I'm not sure everyone here is being completely honest, although I mean no disrespect or insult. As a psych nurse, I do have down time. There are some nights when...

  21. Has your hospital changed visitors policy r/t the flu?

    pandora44 replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    All the hospitals in my area have the following rules: No visitors under 18. Only two visitors at a time. Anyone coughing, sneezing, or who otherwise looks sick may be asked to wear a mask or to...

  22. Just getting started

    pandora44 replied to Livy022's topic in General Nursing

    No, but I googled it and found this site. Looks like a general knowledge/weed out those who won't pass 1st semester anyway test. http://www.testprepreview.com/teas_test_breakdown.htm Hope that...

  23. To all Psych nurses and anyone thinking of going into psych. Please read...

    pandora44 replied to Julz034's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you so much for your post. It sounds like you, your son, and your family have gone through so much. I'm so happy that your son found such a caring unit and that you are now able to see your...

  24. I'm probably nuts for asking, but....

    pandora44 replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    Far left Democrat from a proud Democrat family. Never smoked. Can't help but wonder why there aren't more Democratic RN on my floor. The night of the last election I was the only staff on the floor...

  25. Just getting started

    pandora44 replied to Livy022's topic in General Nursing

    Naw, save your money. You'll soon learn that there is a test guide for EVERYTHING but they are not always helpful. It sounds like you are a good student and will likely do fine. Besides, how much...