medbeach

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1. Psych Nursing Safe?

   medbeach replied to NurseJJ09's topic in Psychiatric

   Staffing is a big issue in the safety on psych units. I have to agree with previous posts about using common sense- some nurses seem to be frequent fliers on the workman's comp injuries. I think certain times of the day are particularly vulnerable to...

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

   medbeach replied to kiwipsychnurse's topic in Psychiatric

   Night shift highlights: Of course the newspaper! If we are not busy with admissions, I usually try to organize and clean the nursing station. (I know, OCD, right?lol) I also try to restock supplies. If there is absolutely nothing to clean, I will get...

3. Suicide Precautions & Scrubs

   medbeach replied to BSN_DEC_2006's topic in Psychiatric

   Our behavioral health unit just went back to patient clothing after a few years of using scrubs. I actually think it was safer- less opportunity for patients to hide contraband- when they wore scrubs. In addition, we could prevent elopement because o...

4. Chamberlain - Spring 2009

   medbeach replied to MrsIndependent's topic in Missouri

   I will be enrolled in the online RN to BSN program starting in March. What classes are you going to be taking? I have been reading some of the comments on Chamberlain and its overall mixed. This will be my first semester with them. I guess no matter ...