Trishalishus PhD, CNS

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    What to look out for as a PCA in The Psychiatric/Behavioral Unit

    Trishalishus replied to Anatomy Jane's topic in Psychiatric

    Be real, be humble, be careful. Don’t *** these kids - they’ll write you off if you’re a fake. It’s ok to be nervous. Don’t pretend to knowledge or wisdom you don’t have. If they know...
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    Need a psychiatric nurse to interview!

    Trishalishus replied to taycole03's topic in Psychiatric

    Taycole research doesn’t work that way. Research subjects are generally anonymous. You can screenshot my response, so your lecturer doesn’t think you made it up. You can show her/him this...
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    Need a psychiatric nurse to interview!

    Trishalishus replied to taycole03's topic in Psychiatric

    Are you satisfied with your choice of career? Why? Yes, because it fits with my values. What do you like most about your job? What would you change if you could? I like that I am helping...
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    Need a psychiatric nurse to interview!

    Trishalishus replied to taycole03's topic in Psychiatric

    I don’t know how to message you. Just put the questions up here and i’ll respond publicly.
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    Need a psychiatric nurse to interview!

    Trishalishus replied to taycole03's topic in Psychiatric

    You can interview me if you still need a guinea pig
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    Student caught stealing....

    Trishalishus replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting for me watching how it has been almost unanimous amongst the responders - who all appear to be from the USA - that this young woman deserves a harsh punitive response. There have been...
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    Caring nurse turned Raging *****

    Trishalishus replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Lola I agree with Moogie (Hi Moogie). Here are my suggestions: 1. Time management skills - learn how, fast. 2. See a doc to check for any underlying conditions. 3. Learn how to set boundaries -...
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    Borderline Personality Disorder on the Behavioral Unit

    Trishalishus replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Thunderwolf Great article - thanks muchly. I have just discovered two great theoreticians/clinicians on BPD: 1. Dawson, D & MacMillan, HL 1993, Relationship Management of the Borderline...
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    The culture of nursing - Professional behaviour & conduct

    Trishalishus replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Rachel Zana2, HouTx and Emmalou have said more useful stuff than I could think to say. I went back and checked out last year's comms. You got some t'riffic advice there, too. So, as requested,...
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    Need Help for School!!

    Trishalishus replied to JMihailovicRN's topic in International Nursing

    overview from australian government here and/or here suggest you answer this after doing some reading from the above links like everything else, depends on the nurse, the treator, the circumstances...
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    I'm back!

    Trishalishus replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congrats, you go-getter you! Wow. That is verrry
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    I love nursing.. not sure if nursing loves me

    Trishalishus replied to tdms's topic in General Nursing

    this sentence appears to be the crux of your problem: whoever told you the patient didn't want you for a nurse is NOT your friend. Stay away from this person.You are so upset you're not expressing...
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    If at first you don't succeed, add another drug ... or two

    Trishalishus posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Or - why it's a good idea to insist on medication reviews Or - what about seeing a psychologist and maybe changing your lifestyle? Here is the meds list for a woman (50) with a medical history of...
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    Have you ever had to supervise your friends?

    Trishalishus replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That's brilliant, Diane - so succinct and yet so comprehensive. I am taking a copy of this! Thank
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    Have you ever had to supervise your friends?

    Trishalishus replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    Poor you, Scrubby. Bummer and a half. how did you land yourself in this fine mess? I agree with the other poster. Surely you can get out of this awful supervising-of-soon-to-be-ex-friends job? Good...
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    People you "know "coming to your unit for care

    Trishalishus replied to anewday's topic in General Nursing

    2ndwind you're a comedy writer! I'm laughing - and oh yeah - I can see it - and Act 2 is where RN rushes off to tell all the other RNs ENs MOs cleaners, kitchen staff and anybody else she sees, her...
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    People you "know "coming to your unit for care

    Trishalishus replied to anewday's topic in General Nursing

    It's not the face to face meetings that bother me so much.... I guess you'd just be happy to turn the other cheek, eh? having said that, I'd rather my fellow nurses didn't know I was officially crazy...
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    People you "know "coming to your unit for care

    Trishalishus replied to anewday's topic in General Nursing

    speaking as a patient I would refuse point blank to be cared for by anyone I knew. I can't imagine much worse, in fact, than being nursed by someone I went to uni with, or was taught by...shudder. No...
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    The true meaning of a GPA

    Trishalishus posted a topic in International Nursing

    G'day Is a GPA of 6.5 from an Australian university considered good/reasonable/average/acceptable - what? for applying to do grad dip; a PhD? Do prospective employers care? I'd appreciate your...
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    Has nursing in Australia been sold out ?

    Trishalishus replied to Preston Northcote's topic in International Nursing

    How about instead of challenging them to a debate here, you join the union, join the RCNA, go back to uni and do a teaching cert and maybe do a better job of teaching than the people you're...
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    Professional Behaviour & Conduct - help!

    Trishalishus replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in General Nursing

    You are a gem Rachel - except maybe now you're being too hard on yourself. I think (here I go again) that intelligent, reflective people who are passionate about the things they care about and who...
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    Professional Behaviour & Conduct - help!

    Trishalishus replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in General Nursing

    Rachel I was far too much of a smart orifice in my reply to your OP. I apologise for being so opinionated and coming across as an aggressive sheet rather than helpful. From all your posts I've read...
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    Professional Behaviour & Conduct - help!

    Trishalishus replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in General Nursing

    i make the following assumption in my analysis of your text, grace: that you have highlighted the second statement to demonstrate what you see me doing with the first statement. in which case: very...
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    Professional Behaviour & Conduct - help!

    Trishalishus replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Scrubby - I agree. To clarify, then - while working with them she is an honorary member of the team - who they can expect (hope) to rely on to do as she is requested, and participate as...
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    Professional Behaviour & Conduct - help!

    Trishalishus replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with most of what Grace, Whispera,mykidzmom and emmalou said and think they have given you wise advice. I think Teensmom's idea of getting a hearing test is a good one. Dolcevita's point about...