SlightlyMental_RN

SlightlyMental_RN

chemical dependency detox/psych

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  1. What color scrubs do you wear?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    I can wear whatever I want, including business casual. Shoes must be rubber-soled with gripping ability. No open toes. Jewelry minimal and "tasteful," whatever that means. I wear 1 pair stud-type...

  2. Signed Contract as a new nurse

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you're going to break your contract, suck it up and pay the 3K. They've invested a lot of money training you, and they deserve to get some of that

  3. Coding visitors?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Additionally, if they are in a chair, we get them down to the floor--can't do compressions with them sitting

  4. Tonight's Boston Med: nurses featured!

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Didn't see the episode, but as someone that works in detox, I've heard it all: both from the patients and from the staff. And yes, sometimes what you say to someone would be highly inappropriate in...

  5. Why does HR mess with people's heads

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    :hhmth: Or maybe they both have anal worms? ......Just a

  6. Less blood and guts in psych nursing?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting thread, as I have now noticed that I think I want to move into adolescent psych. My adults can be pretty

  7. New RN working in Home Health?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Please, resist the urge. As a new grad that did this, it was a HUGE mistake. (Not to toot my horn, but I was always considered to be the smart-cookie in my clinicals and I graduated towards the top...

  8. Less blood and guts in psych nursing?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    We still get blood on us, from cutters and other wounds that we must care for: think infected IV drug users and wounds from fights and falls. Also, you still give shots, so there is always the risk,...

  9. Worst shift ever

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to RetRN77's topic in General Nursing

    Good Lord, what a shift. Have a glass of wine, pour yourself a bubble bath and tell all family to do not disturb. Perhaps escape into a good chic-lit

  10. Eating and bathing

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to ERsn's topic in General Nursing

    :grn: Can't give out medical advice d/t TOS. I have to say, though, that my response when reading this was,

  11. Isolation Patients: what is your protocol for dining ?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to DaddyO's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...just shaking my head at this one. We use "regular" trays, however, while still in isolation gear, another co-worker in gloves will stand w/an open plastic tray isolation bag. We work as a team...

  12. Who plays the "I'm a Nurse Card"?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    My dad is currently in our local hospital, and I know that it's been made known that I'm an RN. This is due to many factors: 1.) Small town. 2.) Some of Dad's RN's are friends of mine 3.) I ask...

  13. I can't believe the hootzpah of some people!

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...and here I go out of my way to resist the urge to fix the IV pump that's beeping incessantly, when I go to the hospital with my relatives. (And let me tell you, it's incredibly hard to keep my...

  14. Do routine, non-controlled meds need to be behind double lock?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to cathyrn01's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. This is more about being a pysch facility, where patients have been known to try to OD on the weirdest

  15. Do routine, non-controlled meds need to be behind double lock?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to cathyrn01's topic in General Nursing

    Everything in our facility is double-locked. (med-room door and then Pyxis) Also, ALL of our meds are in Pyxis, even

  16. How many times do you try to start an IV before calling in reinforcements?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to belgarion's topic in General Nursing

    I try 2 times, and then I'm done. Now, my DON on the other hand....Can we say sewing machine? It's pretty difficult to watch, when inside you're screaming, "STOP! STOP! STOP!!!!" I've seen her do...

  17. Counting respirations

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    After taking umpteen million vitals over the years (we do our own most of the time in my detox unit), I have developed an ear for RR between 16-18. If I hear that the person is breathing in a labored...

  18. Comfort Food After a L o n g Shift

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    If a PM shift: hard cider or a beer w/ a whole can of reduced-fat Pringles If a noc shift: hashbrown potatoes w/ onions and peppers, 2 eggs over-easy, topped w/ hollandaise sauce, fresh OJ to

  19. Taking an unpaid vacation, is it possible?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I'm now working per diem. If you don't need the benefits, it's a wonderful way to go, as you get to set your schedule and take as long of a vacation as you like (and can

  20. What's your personality like?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not lazy. I'm just conserving my energy for when it's truly

  21. What's your personality like?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a lot like you--one of my nursing instructors described me as pathologically happy. I, too, am an extrovert that loves babies, kids, and furry animals of all kinds. This thread seems to be...

  22. I use up all of my compassion at work.

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I got a bit like this late last year. What helped was to cut back my hours this spring. Also, I am currently on my first extended vacation (2 1/2 weeks) that I've taken in 2 years. Can we all say,...

  23. What were your job interview red flags?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Destiny12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This happened to me, too, although I didn't know that was what they had in their plans for me when I accepted the position. After finding out (2 weeks in), I ended up thinking about it for a couple...

  24. What's your personality like?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'm in the right profession and specialty (Chemical dependency detox/psych.) I also have a good poker face, which I tend to use when patients are trying to shock me. I'm also rather silly...

  25. Facebook Policy

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I decided a while back to un-friend all my coworkers and anyone but my closest of friends and family. I'm now down to about 20 people, but that's a much safer situation. To avoid...