angeloublue22

angeloublue22 BSN, RN

Addictions, psych, corrections, transfers

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  1. Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios

    angeloublue22 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I actually had my nurse manger say, "We can't fix this problem by throwing more staff at it." The problem was short

  2. RN with medical marijuana card

    angeloublue22 replied to youenjoymyself's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Oregon where it is legal both recreationally and medically and here's how it works. Our BON has stated that using marijuana per se would not get your license revoked or put on you probation,...

  3. Psych Literature

    angeloublue22 replied to BrightEyes3468's topic in Psychiatric

    What really helped me was youtube oddly enough. They have great resources for motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and interventions for anxiety. Learning non-pharm intervention really helps get...

  4. Cops!

    angeloublue22 replied to nursesunny's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow, it's completely different where I worked. I actually worked at a jail that was also connected to the holding area for new arrest. It was like running an urgent care, ER, chronic care clinic, and...

  5. Anyone NEVER been hit/hurt working psych?

    angeloublue22 replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Psychiatric

    7 year psych nurse here. I've never been actually hurt but I've had a ton of stuff thrown at me and punched multiple times by mostly LOLs that don't hit very hard. Know how to stay safe, really listen...

  6. What would you do

    angeloublue22 replied to iwannabeanursee's topic in General Students

    Whoa, that is concerning, what's also concerning is the choice to inject Haldol. I work in psych and we don't inject drugs unless someone is unable or unwilling to swallow meds and they have to meet...

  7. 3rd failed nclex, please help.

    angeloublue22 replied to Jma0622's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is a really great nurse teacher on youtube under simplenursing. He does easy to understand rationale and gives you easy ways to remember them. I seriously owe my passing nursing school and NCLEX...

  8. Do what now? ( How to save a stroke victim according to facebook)

    angeloublue22 replied to That Guy's topic in General Nursing

    I...I...what!?! That's the weirdest thing I've ever heard. I know someone is going to follow this advice and it's going be a nightmare. Sorry ahead of time for any emergency services personnel who...

  9. 1st RN Interview

    angeloublue22 replied to RN Grad 17''s topic in General Nursing

    Bring a note pad with questions you may have about the job and company to show interest. Find out everything you can about the company online to get questions to ask. Learning their mission statement...

  10. Help finding CNA courses?

    angeloublue22 replied to warrior452's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unfortunately, that is where most CNAs start and it's a great introduction to fully caring for people and learning all that is involved. It will give you a good idea if that is something you want to...

  11. What is your opinion on calling in "sick"

    angeloublue22 replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, they're called mental health days. I've worked in a couple places where employees were encouraged to take mental health days if needed and it was great. We would literally be able to say we are...

  12. Duty to inform?

    angeloublue22 replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    It is a voluntary unit with some having to come with threat of jail or prison time. It is not locked and patients sometimes get caught leaving and coming back with no staff chaperone because the lack...

  13. Duty to inform?

    angeloublue22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question and I have researched all over the internet to find the answer but I could find no definitive answer. I'm hoping that some of you may have some insight into the legality and/or...

  14. Duty to inform?

    angeloublue22 replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, that's how my psych hospital handled this as well and that's why I couldn't believe this

  15. Duty to inform?

    angeloublue22 replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much, that is what I was looking

  16. Duty to inform?

    angeloublue22 replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there is that law and I'm not sure how we are getting away treating these individuals when we have a school 2 blocks away and our clients frequent the community park across the street which is...

  17. Duty to inform?

    angeloublue22 replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your help. When I worked at a psych hospital we were told of a patients sex offender status and they were always a no roommate situation so that is why I was

  18. How do I advance my career as a new nurse?

    angeloublue22 replied to ihood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It sounds like a great opportunity for you. Take every certification and training that they offer and keep reviewing your skills. Also, keep in mind what your goal is in nursing. What field do you...

  19. 6+ months since graduating, no job offers

    angeloublue22 replied to viboki's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are you only applying to hospitals? You may want to expand your field to other facilities like LTCs, corrections, etc. Hospitals are extremely competitive and a manger would most likely hire a person...

  20. Possible reactions from your patients if suggested alternative pain relief

    angeloublue22 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    The alternative pain treatments do actually help. You would also be surprised that people haven't actually tried them and I can see why because there are barriers to care which I'm seeing trying to...

  21. Nursing and Light Sex Work?

    angeloublue22 replied to Tammy1996's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No judgment here. It's your choice what you do to make money. I've actually known a few nurses who were strippers to support themselves through nursing school. One of the main problems that you may...

  22. Forcibly removing piercings in psych patients

    angeloublue22 replied to KathyDay's topic in Emergency

    As a long time psych nurse including ER psych, people are more than capable of hurting themselves with piercings so they do need to be removed. We even had some use a staple to cut themselves. But no...

  23. Need help with paper!!

    angeloublue22 replied to emilyy220's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I did a paper similar to this and I used the other reasons that cause med errors. Like pharmacy mess ups, limited times, frequent interruptions, low staffing etc. Preventing medication error should...

  24. nursing experience

    angeloublue22 replied to cinnabon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When you volunteer at hospitals you may be able to speak to a manager about your plan to be in the medical field and you would like to shadow a nurse or CNA. They may be open to

  25. I Thought I Had My Dream Job, but My Past Took It Away...

    angeloublue22 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, that sucks. As a previous corrections nurse, this happened at my job with coworkers I was training. They hire you based on your application to get you in the door and training, because it...