PMHNP10

PMHNP10

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  1. Can (do) nurses unions help improve patient care

    PMHNP10 replied to Tucson's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have read some studies which say unions improve pt. outcomes (I think others have mentioned them). I know union members make more money. Furthermore, some studies have concluded that higher pay =...

  2. Nurses just want everyone to have a foley!

    PMHNP10 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    can't help you with the female patients, but condom caths should be a reasonable option for the

  3. Don't be a Psych nurse if.....

    PMHNP10 replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in Psychiatric

    Self-disclosure is not particularly something I'd recommend, but if you insist at least be aware that with the psych community you could be disclosing something to someone who can interpret what you...

  4. To the health care professionals working this holiday weekend...

    PMHNP10 posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a fellow nurse, who is fortunate enough to be working a M-F daytime research clinic job, I wish to thank all of you who are spending your Christmas holiday working at a hospital or LTC facility....

  5. To the health care professionals working this holiday weekend...

    PMHNP10 replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Tweety It's been a really long time since I've been much involved with this message board, but my recollection is that I've appreciated your comments and insights. I've gathered that you are a...

  6. To the health care professionals working this holiday weekend...

    PMHNP10 replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    During school and when I first got out of nursing school I tried to work as many holidays as possible. After all, it meant more money, and it was during a time when I was a single guy so, for...

  7. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    PMHNP10 replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    I can't disagree, but I do want to add/emphasize. I wanted nothing to do with med/surg but spent a little time in it to help build up the skills I spent 2 years learning; and although medical nursing...

  8. California RN union (CNA) presence in Texas?

    PMHNP10 replied to RN34TX's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm a bit confused...the ratio laws were passed in 1999 and they became an active law on January 1, 2004. Could you clarify what you are saying? The "right after the ratio law was enacted" is...

  9. Don't be a Psych nurse if.....

    PMHNP10 replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in Psychiatric

    I couldn't help but chuckle when I read your screenname and tied it into your

  10. Personality Disorder Test...how do you stack up?

    PMHNP10 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    This test told me nothing I didn't already know. Is it so bad that I'm a criminal who likes make a big deal out of commiting the perfect

  11. Question For Nurse Psychotherapists

    PMHNP10 replied to ILoveIceCream's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't believe a CNS can prescribe medication or diagnose a patient, whereas a NP can (of course, I suspect this can vary by state). Otherwise they are nearly identical. In fact, I believe they will...

  12. RN to BSN programs

    PMHNP10 replied to curlysue82's topic in Texas Nursing

    if cost is an issue, go thru an ADN program first, then get a job and hopefully have your employer pay for a portion of your RN-BSN education. If cost is not an issue, go the direct route to the

  13. California RN union (CNA) presence in Texas?

    PMHNP10 replied to RN34TX's topic in Texas Nursing

    to be fair, that is an assumption; although I have no doubt many choose not to work bedside because of the conditions, there are many other reasons as well. out of curiosity, could you list your...

  14. Houston---Where to live?

    PMHNP10 replied to Transplant-BSNTx's topic in Texas Nursing

    I live in Sugar Land and commute to the medical center to work and go to school. Thanks to satellite radio, the commute is tolerable. If you need a place to stay until you start, I have a room to...

  15. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    PMHNP10 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    she pissed herself while talking to coworkers; I'm thinking disability was quite disclosed at that

  16. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    PMHNP10 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    y'all are acting like there is something wrong with urinating on yourself...in public...in a hospital...as an employee of the hospital...while talking with fellow employees I'm curious, I think I read...

  17. Best shoes ever?

    PMHNP10 replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Z-coils. They are expensive, but aren't your feet worth

  18. What punishment should this nurse get?

    PMHNP10 replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    or how bout giving the nurse the option to move to either day or evening shift; if that's not an option, then and only then, maybe cut

  19. What punishment should this nurse get?

    PMHNP10 replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    catlady... Imagine if we were like cats (and how appropriate given your pic); noone would be able to hold a

  20. A new debate: public school teaching vs hospital nursing

    PMHNP10 replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    no question about it; I've done both and am not willing to do either again, so I repeat...God bless those willing to educate our youth; and God bless those who care for hospitalized. Let me also...

  21. 10 wks into program PT dies....

    PMHNP10 replied to TallyJofutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like you didn't panic and acted quite appropriately for a person with the amount of experience you have I have a couple questions...was she a DNR? What, if anything would you do different if a...

  22. RN to pt ratio @ your hospital?

    PMHNP10 replied to plumrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    unfortunately; some individual hospitals throughout the country might actually believe in patient safety, but because you can't count on that from hospital admin, it's law in

  23. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    PMHNP10 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That sounds somewhat positive, at least in Austin where I know nurses are beat down in many of those hospitals. In fact, the company I used to travel with and my fiance currently travels with won't...

  24. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    PMHNP10 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Spacenurse, I've been wanting to ask you...do you know how the CNA visit to San Anton and Austin did earlier this month? If I were to take a wild guess it'd be that there was little to no interest in...

  25. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    PMHNP10 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I hesitate to say this, but I was called up to the ER to do a crisis eval. on a guy who was having marital problems and was concerned about his pending demand for a divorce. He wanted to talk to...