SlightlyMental_RN

SlightlyMental_RN

chemical dependency detox/psych

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  1. Breakfast before a 12 hour shift..

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    God, I love a full English breakfast. You guys

  2. sick, worried...

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to JeniRN's topic in General Nursing

    If it was me, I would go

  3. Staying late without pay

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    We have computer charting, and what I've found is that time management skills are the key to whether you will be able to get out on time. I made myself a time grid with different words like MEDS DUE,...

  4. My feet hurt!

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to mo54's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Me, too. I love their

  5. To drink or not to drink

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to ArmyMomJo's topic in General Nursing

    This is why there exists CIWA protocols. There are much more less medically harmful ways to prevent DTs than to give an alcoholic alcohol, especially someone with impaired liver function....

  6. Question for the Psych nurses and others.

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to MikeyMul's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't found it to be a huge issue--basically assess the patient and respond accordingly. Just as there are patients that are of higher acuity in other units, the same will occur in

  7. theme costume ideas

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Nursing

    crayons in different colors (good with different solid scrub colors), get halos and go as angels, fairytale characters, or pick a decade (60's, 70's, etc.) Hope this

  8. Calling out sick. How much notice?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I always try to give them as much notice as possible--For example, when I had food poisoning, I called off about 18 hours before my shift start time, as I knew that there was no way in heck I would...

  9. Would you cut your hair for your career?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Claritee's topic in General Nursing

    Would braids work for you instead? Good for you for going au naturel with the hair, and trying to work with what your hair naturally wants to do. I've always thought that the whole relaxer thing...

  10. How often do you take a vacation?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    This year I took a month off. Heaven. First time in years that I actually relaxed and left work

  11. scared about to quit ...

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Any chance of going to PRN/per diem in your

  12. Was nursing really for me?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to nativehunny's topic in General Nursing

    Or, if you've been working as an RN since 2005 (and can do without the benefits), consider going PRN/per diem. That's where I am, and I couldn't love my flexibility more. I only choose the AM shift,...

  13. work 1 day week, 8 hours, is it possible?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to otherendeavors's topic in Nursing Career

    I work about 2 shifts a week M-F, 8 hours apiece, PRN. However, this was after I put in my time working full-time swing shifts. I schedule when I want to work...if I want to work a bunch one week, I...

  14. Fictional-Hospital Scrubs for Real-Life Nurses

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    But why allow patients to believe it's okay to think that way? I'm not an angel, and I won't ever pretend to be. Additionally, I don't think that my MD is some sort of god that should be put on a...

  15. Fictional-Hospital Scrubs for Real-Life Nurses

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    My Grey's Anatomy scrubs rock. I've only tried watching the show once, but it just wasn't for me. Now, Nurse Jackie, I love--mainly because her humor/worldview is as warped as mine. I have to say,...

  16. WHY??

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Julie_RN2b's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital has gone the same way, and, yes, it stinks. I used to come in early (on my own dime) to get organized for my shift, but we aren't allowed to do that anymore. Now, I have to fill out my...

  17. What kind of nurse are you?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

    Chemical dependency detox/psych. It has its days where I am satisfied with my job and others where I practically run out the door. It's a difficult population, at

  18. Transparent? no

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, it's not just your facility. "Troublemakers" are punished, and everyone walks around scared to say anything that might be construed as not being a "team player." Argh. I do this a lot: ....

  19. needleless syringe disposal

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to MsRehabRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...I've seen patients decide to "IV push" meds that they've brought in off the streets. Definitely put the used the syringes in the sharps

  20. Need advice on how adjust a new RN attitude

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to LLRNWashington's topic in General Nursing

    Additionally, take time with your appearance: No cartoonish scrubs. Think professional, understated makeup. Don't go to work looking like you just rolled out of bed, with rumpled, wrinkled scrubs....

  21. What's your favorite

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter will pamper me, and rub lotion into my feet.

  22. Does any one have any tips for psychiatric nursing and learning defense mechanisms

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Holland4500's topic in General Nursing

    I liked, as a great pocket reference: Psych Notes, Clinical Pocket Guide, by Darlene D. Pederson. It's a great condensation of (basically) what you need to know for a psych rotation. It covers...

  23. Have I dug a hole I'll never get out of?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to anon2013's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, the road to hell was paved with good intentions. Sometimes being completely honest (especially with HR) will backfire horribly. Yep, you've probably blown any chance of employment...

  24. Question on urinary incontinence.

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    How about putting some plastic wrap kinda drooped in to catch the

  25. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Working with chemical dependency detox/psych patients, I (surprisingly) have not had too many problems. Mostly, it's been the odd butt-rub/grab by older males that are completely smashed and think...