Words Matter BSN, RN

Psychiatric Mental Health, Addiction, RN-BC, CARN

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    Brief scale for benzodiazepine detox?

    Words Matter posted a topic in Addictions

    I am just curious if anyone is aware of a brief benzodiazepine withdrawal assessment tool, like the CIWA-A. The CIWA-B just has too many questions! Many of our nurses use the CIWA-A because our only...
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    Brief scale for benzodiazepine detox?

    Words Matter replied to Words Matter's topic in Addictions

    Thank you for sharing your experience. If you don’t mind my asking, what was your benzodiazepine daily use, and what was the starting point of taper? I had a patient recently propose to his...
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    New grad from online RN program with ZERO CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    Words Matter replied to angel1312's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE IT!! Talk about perspective
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    New grad from online RN program with ZERO CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    Words Matter replied to angel1312's topic in General Nursing

    When I was acquiring my pre-reqs for my BSN program, I actually had virtual labs for the anatomy, physiology and Microbiology courses. I was so grateful at the time to have found this option as I...
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    Lead Clinical Nurse is Dealing with a Negative Nelly, HELP!

    Words Matter replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I found Cy Wakeman humorous. What I got out of her talk was leading others to uncover they often do have the ability to create their desired solution to meet many challenges. Many times I've observed...
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    Lead Clinical Nurse is Dealing with a Negative Nelly, HELP!

    Words Matter replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thank you so much Nurse Beth! I am beyond grateful not to be alone in navigating this situation, both within and outside of my
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    Lead Clinical Nurse is Dealing with a Negative Nelly, HELP!

    Words Matter replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I appreciate your feedback and strong opinions. We all have so many experiences, personal and professional, informing our opinions, responses and reactions. I like what was said in one of the earliest...
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    Lead Clinical Nurse is Dealing with a Negative Nelly, HELP!

    Words Matter replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thank you everyone for your suggestions, experience, and conversation. Here is the latest update: I met with our interim HR manager for 2.5 hours. I was expecting no more than an hour meeting as...
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    "Addiction" Nursing is an outdated term.

    Words Matter replied to havenrn's topic in Addictions

    AMEN
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    Brief scale for benzodiazepine detox?

    Words Matter replied to Words Matter's topic in Addictions

    Thanks - this is a great tip. I absolutely agree regarding the importance of a slow taper. My original intention in this post was to learn from others what tool they may use to document benzo...
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    Lead Clinical Nurse is Dealing with a Negative Nelly, HELP!

    Words Matter replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    You are absolutely right. And we have had several 1:1 conversations at her request which end with her sending a text or email stating she appreciates feeling heard and supported. I want her to succeed...
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    Lead Clinical Nurse is Dealing with a Negative Nelly, HELP!

    Words Matter replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'll keep trying on this effort. I have faith people will rise to the occasion. So far, recommendations I have made have been shot down by her, "I did that before, and nothing came of it". I...
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    Lead Clinical Nurse is Dealing with a Negative Nelly, HELP!

    Words Matter replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thank you Nurse Beth! I'll let you know how the conversation goes, and will be certain to keep the focus on her performance. Sounds to me like you have rumbled with this type of employee. The good...
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    "Addiction" Nursing is an outdated term.

    Words Matter replied to havenrn's topic in Addictions

    I am also a CARN, 5 years in psych dual diagnosis and mood disorders, though now I have the opportunity to focus on inpatient detox. The term "addiction" does not solely encompass substances. There is...
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    Aggression Risk Assessment Scale

    Words Matter replied to stacyayako's topic in Psychiatric

    I work at an inpatient acute care freestanding psych hospital. As a violence predictor we use the Broset Violence Checklist (BVC). The main con is users not assessing properly. The various categories...
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    BSN - San Diego National University :)

    Words Matter posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are getting ready to enroll in an upcoming cohort, or are trying to figure out if this program is for you, I just want to let you know to have faith. There is a reason that students who have...
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    A (Long) Note to New Grads

    Words Matter replied to PS1CK's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for the post. I have also wanted to get into psych nursing since before my nursing program. I was told this specialty is where nurses go to retire; so I was hesitant to announce my interest...
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    Getting a California RN License with a Criminal History: Misdemeanor

    Words Matter replied to cheethaj's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If you know the school you will be attending, I advise you speak with the nursing clinical coordinator about your situation. The person in the school of nursing tasked with arranging clinical...
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    Online Science Courses

    Words Matter replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have applied through National University and at least at the tim eof the orientation for the Nursing program they said it did not matter so long as the labs and lectures were both taken for each of...
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    Online Science Courses

    Words Matter replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone had experience in taking A&P I/II and Microbiology (all with labs - 4 units each course) through TUI University California? The courses are on CD with virtual labs. The school is...