Hi, I just wanted to put this out there so I may receive some support for what I am going through. I have never been so upset about something in my entire life. I recently received word that my...
Yes there is reason to be afraid of a medications classification such as an antipsychotic. 1) There are several physical problems as a result of taking any AP, such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome,...
Yes it is possible to go to nursing school with a mental illness, to graduate and get licensed however if your illness is reported either by you, someone who knows you, your doctor or anyone else who...
BeOne77 replied to aspiration's topic in Psychiatric
At times people are suffering so much physically that the pain is so great and the struggle so difficult that Yes people do decide to take their lives....Not only can the physical pain be great but...
BeOne77 replied to aspiration's topic in Psychiatric
In balance from what? Getting back into balance....No this is not vertigo or low blood sugar or even orthostatic htn....Its as if to say someone who is depressed is unbalanced? No these drugs do not...
BeOne77 replied to aspiration's topic in Psychiatric
Yes and we also have to remember that before the 1800's or so, there were rarely any diagnoses of Mental Illness, the term bipolar was very rare in the early 1900's and it wasn't until recently that...
BeOne77 replied to aspiration's topic in Psychiatric
Just posting my personal opinion based on my experience with this as well as looking in a somewhat objective sense....I believe that mr. Williams went to a treatment center in the beginning of July...
What can one do outside of nursing with a BSN and a BS. in Liberal studies, a phlebotomist certificate, a MA certificate and a CPS certificate? IDEAS?? BESIDES
Hi Dean, Most PNAP contracts are usually 3 to 5 year contracts sometimes less, there are narcotic restrictions, you must work under another supervisor, three month reports from your supervisor, cannot...
Not sure if this should be posted here in Nurse Management or elsewhere Trying to get an idea of chances for employment...in any area of nursing... Would someone hire a nurse who is on probation for...
does anyone know if you surrender your license, you can still use your degree (BSN) to move to another area of medicine even if you no longer carry the license? The education (degree) should still be...
BeOne77 replied to determined_nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery
does anyone know if you surrender your license, you can still use your degree (BSN) to move to another area of medicine even if you no longer carry the license? The education (degree) should still be...
Does anyone here who is in a board order feel very uncomfortable in talking with a therapist knowing that the contents of these "sessions" are being reported to the BON on a quarterly basis...How are...
Hi, Not sure if this should be posted here or in Nurse Management... Trying to get an idea of chances for employment...in any area of nursing... Would someone hire a nurse who is on probation for the...
Interested to see and hear of any comments about this...I believe there should be access to recordings about this....what are your views as nurses who see this?...
PsychGuy: More interesting reads: Another good one is "The myth of the chemical cure" by Joanna Moncrieff, M.D. a prominent psychiatrist in Britain...Rethinking Psychiatric Drugs by Grace E. Jackson...
"PsychGuy" - There is also "The myth of the chemical cure" by the prominent psychiatrist Joanne Moncrieff M.D. from Britain and the new one "Drug-Induced Dementia by Grace Jackson M.D. another well...