I'm so frustrated at the inadequate care I see some of my patient's receiving in the ER's before arriving on my unit! I know Psych patients pose many challenges in the ER but come on! I've seen...
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SuperPsychdRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing
Remember patients are in a unique position of having very little control and relying completely on the professionals who are taking care of them. They can be nervous, scared and frustrated and having...
SuperPsychdRN replied to kermitlady's topic in General Nursing
This may sound harsh, but I wouldn't even have compassion the first time it happened. Falsifying data is unacceptable and she has no business representing the nursing
SuperPsychdRN replied to CherryERRN's topic in General Nursing
Thanks so much for the quick reply! :) It helps to hear from others who have first hand experiance. I've been putting off contacting Chamberlain until I'm really sure I want to start. I mistakenly...
SuperPsychdRN replied to CherryERRN's topic in General Nursing
Do your previous college credits count?? For instance, I see Algebra is there and I took an Algebra course 4 years ago as part of my RN degree. Is the program flexible with your work schedule? Is...
SuperPsychdRN replied to crazyaaa's topic in General Nursing
Wow....an unwashed bottle? Sounds like Jenny was looking for something to gripe about. It's her problem, not yours. Make sure you wash all the bottles next time and give her nothing to complain...
SuperPsychdRN replied to crystalbrz's topic in Psychiatric
The adult unit I work on uses SOAP charting. I personally like it. The Subjective portion is so important to psych charting as is the Objective portion. We also SOAP chart to the patient's...
SuperPsychdRN replied to cherilee's topic in Psychiatric
Based on your objective data he does sound like he's still in withdrawl. Withdrawl tapers should be individualized and I agree with other posters, everyone is different. Stick to your guns and keep...
SuperPsychdRN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Psychiatric
Definately sounds like this patient has some classic Axis II Borderline Personality Disorder stuff going. Sounds like you did a great job, despite having to face it with little help from the...