ck4rn66

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1. Bipolar is wrecking my family...

   ck4rn66 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

   If she's driving under the influence then she is a danger to herself and others. If the police pick her up and don't charge her ask them to take her to the nearest psych facility for an assessment....

2. So Stressed & Aggravated At My Job

   ck4rn66 replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

   Why couldn't the receptionist look for him? Caring for your patients at hand would have precedence over looking for someone in the parking lot in my book. If the staff their doesn't have anything...

3. Nicotine Patch for minor in IL

   ck4rn66 replied to ck4rn66's topic in Psychiatric

   I appreciate the input. Interesting to see everyone's perspective on the

4. Nicotine Patch for minor in IL

   ck4rn66 replied to ck4rn66's topic in Psychiatric

   I'm sure we are going to give it. Nonetheless since the patient is a ward of the state I have to wait for Child Serivces to approve it since it's a prescribed med. As a parent of 2 minors someone...

5. orientation

   ck4rn66 replied to Squeaky44's topic in Psychiatric

   All nurses get 10 days of orientation where I'm working. Doesn't matter if you're a new nurse or have years of RN

6. Nicotine Patch for minor in IL

   ck4rn66 posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I'm caring for a ward of the state who complained about tobacco cravings. MD ordered a nicotine patch. If IL law dictates that a 14 yr. old cannot buy tobacco products and actively prosecutes those...