skyandsydneysmom

skyandsydneysmom

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  1. Nursing intervention for schizophrenic patient having sex?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to robinslapsRN's topic in Psychiatric

    To many people this may be true but to many others it is not. Sexuality is very important, and is certainly not a luxury...it is innate. I work with many "elderly" patients that are just as...

  2. LTC.. will working here eventually help me in psych?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to cherubhipster's topic in Psychiatric

    This post makes me sooo happy because I have been having the same struggle.....I want to get into psych nursing but love the geri population...it is nice to know that I can do both

  3. Borderline Personality Disorder on the Behavioral Unit

    skyandsydneysmom replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    What an amazing post!!! Thank you for all of the information

  4. How do you deal with an insensitive CNA?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is obvious that you have absolutely NO experience in this situation or you would understand. Maybe you should stick to commenting on things that you do have experience with because this is a common...

  5. How do you deal with an insensitive CNA?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a nursing student but know all too well about this scenario from working as a CNA in LTC. Do what you should do in the order it should be done....record and report these incedences to your...

  6. Advice concerning my son

    skyandsydneysmom posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am trying to figure out what to do and ANY advice from anyone that may have something to say would be helpful. My son has epilepsy (partial-complex) and was recently diagnosed by a psychiatrist...

  7. PRN Narcotics?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is nice to know there are people out there concerned about this issue in LTC! KUDOS to

  8. Med-surg and mental health

    skyandsydneysmom replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    I took med-surg in my first semester...you should expect to see and experience a lot of basic information. I think if you have not gotten down a good method for a head to toe assessment it is...

  9. Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this post!!!!!!!! It is sooooo true. I have struggled with going straight into LTC because everyone thinks it is "career suicide". I love the elderly and I know that I belong in...

  10. Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    skyandsydneysmom replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with the previous posts...if you know anything about them use that to your advantage. I had a lady that loved to crochet so I would give her yarn and tell her I really needed help with a...

  11. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is an awesome book called "Life Worth Living". It is about the Eden Alternative, the people who launched it, and the success stories the program has had. It is a quick read...I don't think I...

  12. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What an amazing post!!!! Everything you say is soooo true!!! I promise you that if I make it to ninety and you tell me I cannot use salt on my food we are going to have a problem. The only thing I...

  13. Psych patient teaching for class assignment..HELP

    skyandsydneysmom posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello all! I need to teach a group of psych patients something....nutrition, relaxation, dealing with med side effects, etc. I was wondering if any of you had a fun idea. Of course I can go in and...

  14. Psych patient teaching for class assignment..HELP

    skyandsydneysmom replied to skyandsydneysmom's topic in Psychiatric

    thank you soooo much for the ideas. My classmate and I thought we would do "relaxation". What do you think about the effect music has? An example would be how fast heavy metal will get you revved...

  15. Psych patient teaching for class assignment..HELP

    skyandsydneysmom replied to skyandsydneysmom's topic in Psychiatric

    It is an adult facility and currently the age ranges from 20 to 65 roughly. There is fitness equipment available if you are a level three (it is a privilege) but it is off unit. The mental illness...

  16. Psych patient teaching for class assignment..HELP

    skyandsydneysmom replied to skyandsydneysmom's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for the

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

    skyandsydneysmom replied to Julz034's topic in Psychiatric

    Your story brought tears to my eyes because I too understand how painful it is to watch a child suffer. My son has epilepsy, ADD, and now after some diagnostic testing looking at OCD. It is a...

  18. Best advice

    skyandsydneysmom replied to whawk's topic in General Nursing

    If a local hospital near you offers a Student Nurse Intership program apply as soon as you are eligible. The program I am in only required completion of the first semester. I shadow a RN 3 days a...

  19. Best advice

    skyandsydneysmom replied to whawk's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, a nurse tech is much like a CNA. You learn skills like d/c a foley, d/c an INT but for the most part it is the same

  20. I've gotta figure out a way to lose weight while in nursing school

    skyandsydneysmom replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    I lost 70 pounds on the "Body for Life" program. You can pick the book up anywhere....find it on Amazon used for a couple bucks. The truth is you have to eat right and exercise to get where you want...

  21. Advanced degree in Geriatrics

    skyandsydneysmom posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello all! I have a question about specializing in Geriatrics. I have heard that there will be a big demand for Geriatric nurses in the near future and that the demand will only increase over time....

  22. I love this job.......

    skyandsydneysmom replied to Misslady113's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow! You are a special person that definitely belongs in nursing. Please do us all a favor and continue your education and become a nurse....God knows that we need more people like

  23. Working while in Nursing school?!

    skyandsydneysmom replied to Mt8386's topic in General Nursing

    First of all if you do not have your CNA certification contact your local community college about when they offer the course. I have to tell you that I feel working as a CNA is crucial to becoming a...

  24. Night differentials

    skyandsydneysmom replied to cspink's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Any facility I have ever worked in (LTC or hospital) always had a 2nd and 3rd shift differential. Instead of wondering about it you could (or have someone you know) make an anonymous phone call to...

  25. sweaty hands- please help!!

    skyandsydneysmom replied to NICURN22's topic in General Nursing

    Please do not let this get in the way of your nursing education. Definitely mention it to your professor as was said above. If I were you I would wear gloves...who cares? Then you do not have to...