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  1. 900 mg's of Seroquel????

    lovinghands replied to NurseCard's topic in Psychiatric

    I've seen a few pts on 900 mg of Seroquel. The highest dose that I've seen is 1500 mg which the pt was slowly tapered off of after admission. Many of our docs believe Seroquel is mislabeled as an...

  2. Accutane

    lovinghands replied to BGgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I was on accutane in my early 20s. It worked for me. Would I consider doing it again? Only if it was absolutely necessary. Accutane therapy is a commitment - you commit to using bc (2 forms),...

  3. Ready to function as

    lovinghands replied to mebeafrn's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a state hospital - 4 adult admission units, 1 intensive tx/forensic unit, 3 adolescent units, 3 adult extended rehab units, 3 nhu, 1 adult CD & 1 adol CD unit. 300 beds

  4. Ready to function as

    lovinghands replied to mebeafrn's topic in Psychiatric

    Are these new psych RNs overwhelmed? I sometimes have 2-3 admits in a shift and it's very taxing being the only RN as each admission takes approx 2 hours to complete from start to finish. Are these...

  5. Help, advice needed!!!!!

    lovinghands replied to hreddevil29's topic in General Nursing

    Ack...this was your charge nurse on the first day? Oh my! Sounds like he enjoys powertripping to me. CYA until you find a more supportive work environment. I am so sorry your new job started so...

  6. Psych Specialty--The Red-headed Stepchild of Nursing?

    lovinghands replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked as a psych aide for almost 10 years priori to becoming a psych nurse in the same facility. I remember flipping this attitude at times - I can tell you after being in both roles, it isn't as...

  7. weight gain and antipsychotics

    lovinghands replied to stnursebee's topic in Psychiatric

  8. weight gain and antipsychotics

    lovinghands replied to stnursebee's topic in Psychiatric

    I think the most disturbing weight gains that I've seen have been associated with Clozaril. Anyone else find this true? It is devastating to see a patient finally stabilize on a medication then...

  9. Organic Effective Disorder

    lovinghands replied to NurseRock's topic in Psychiatric

    When I worked at a CD tx center in the early 90's mood disorders that were biochemical were often called organic (ie organic depression) vs situational depression. This is old terminology used at...

  10. Feeling disenchanted already

    lovinghands replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

  11. whats your day like?

    lovinghands replied to Sweetiepie1497's topic in General Nursing

    I am a psych nurse on an inpatient acute unit. I work 8 and 12 hour shifts. Generally I am the only RN on the unit - if I need backup, I call neighboring units or the supervisor (if he/she isn't too...

  12. Did I fail the NCLEX?

    lovinghands replied to randie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I passed with 75 questions and the last question I answered was wrong. Hope this helps :) The wait is the roughest part of the ordeal - be kind to yourself. Best wishes - let us know how you

  13. Did you see a positive PPD result?

    lovinghands replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    The lump (induration) of a positive test is obvious when felt. We were taught to measure bytaking a pen and drawing a line towards the site until meeting the bump on 4 sides then taking the longest...

  14. how to get rid of a sore throat...

    lovinghands replied to Purple Princess's topic in General Nursing

    Nyquil is my remedy for colds. When I wake up from the daze, I'm almost over it. Seriously though, if your drainage is coming out funky colors you should probably see your PCP. Sending you healthy...

  15. plastic vs metal cutlery on psych units

    lovinghands replied to margarita's topic in General Nursing

    Many things can be turned into weapons - personally I'd prefer to struggle with a patient over a plastic knife than a metal shank anyday. I've seen weapons created from many items - ballpoint pens,...

  16. Why I need a new job

    lovinghands replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to say thanks, you helped put my bad day into perspective. Btw, YOU ROCK! Best Wishes

  17. Nurses and suicide patients

    lovinghands replied to leopold's topic in General Nursing

    Degrading my patients does not promote empathy or compassion. I have worked with suicidal patients for eleven years. I have also lost a loved one to suicide. If you made this "humorous" comment in...

  18. speaking of insurance

    lovinghands replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I received my NSO bill two months prior to due date. Just paid it the other

  19. Crisis Unit: To lock or not to lock??

    lovinghands replied to Meraki's topic in Psychiatric

    In the early 90's, I worked on an unlocked adolescent unit for chemical dependency kids. It was a treatment center not a hospital setting located on a large campus in a small rural community. It was...

  20. Do you have your own malpractice insurance?

    lovinghands replied to amyrae76's topic in General Nursing

    Paid mine yesterday. NSO - $89/yr.

  21. Headache for three weeks

    lovinghands replied to vwgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious if you tried a decongestant? I have terrible sinus problems related to allergies and the only thing that helps my sinus headaches is a decongestant to loosen up my sinuses and release...

  22. question regarding insulin administration

    lovinghands replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The facility I work at uses the sliding scale of FSBS minus 200 then divide by 20, don't give less than 4 units regular insulin. So I wouldn't give insulin and I would provide a diabetic hs snack....

  23. patient killed herself last week....

    lovinghands replied to finn_fab's topic in Psychiatric

    I am so sorry for your loss. Although we are professionals, we deal with people and it is okay to have feelings for those patients. I have worked directly with six patients since starting in this...

  24. Other Side of Coin---Less than Humble New Grads

    lovinghands replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    We all have flaws - at least I know I do. Unfortunately, some of them flare up during the most stressful of situations. Beginning a new job in a new field is one of them. I do believe there are a...

  25. Do you feel like you have no "down time" on the midnight shift???

    lovinghands replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think this is just so sad after reading this post. For years I have watched one shift berate the other and for what purpose - I do just as much or more than you so please RESPECT me or else....