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  1. "real" role of pysch nurses

    lovinghands replied to Still_searching's topic in Psychiatric

    From viewing your posts, it looks like you are new to this board. Welcome to allnurses.com. It also appears that you are pre-nursing - good luck to you with your studies. :) RNs aren't babysitters...

  2. question about psych meds

    lovinghands replied to Ms.RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Liver enzymes (baseline, 2 mos then 6 mos) are one of the labs included in our depakote protocol. Eye exams, ekg, fasting lipid panel & blood glucose are part of our seroquel

  3. Thorazine Shortage?

    lovinghands replied to PRNMEDS's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm not that familiar with Thorazine as a prn. We have one physician who likes to prescribe it in dire situations. We use the newer antipsychotics & they are quite effective. You work on an...

  4. holds vs. restraints

    lovinghands replied to Marie50's topic in Psychiatric

    Very well put! Thanks for your great

  5. New job and great news...

    lovinghands replied to debRN0417's topic in Psychiatric

    Congratulations! :) I am so happy to hear that your new career is starting out on the right foot. I wish you continued success! Also, I'd like to send my thanks to your son for the loyalty &...

  6. Crossing Over to Psych Nursing...advice please

    lovinghands replied to debRN0417's topic in Psychiatric

    Well said. Thank

  7. Crossing Over to Psych Nursing...advice please

    lovinghands replied to debRN0417's topic in Psychiatric

    Congratulations on your new job! :) I don't know about the above posters but I do work in a state psych hospital and I would not deem it as "dangerous" work. I am on acute unit so I deal with...

  8. I made a huge mistake.. I made up vitals and got caught..

    lovinghands replied to Talk2much555's topic in General Nursing

    You lied to make yourself look competent to your co-workers and in return it gave you a sense of power/control in a busy office setting. Now you fear your co-workers know the truth... Interestingly,...

  9. Anyone ever hear of this?

    lovinghands replied to Limik's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I feel for you! Last december I had a parotid gland infection - looked like I had mumps on the right side of my face. It was painful, especially after eating anything. My doc told me that he...

  10. Overtime! Boon or Bust? Poll

    lovinghands replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    We were recently threatened with mandatory overtime unless we became more "flexible" with our hours. I have no problem staying in a crunch (ex: can't find a nurse for the upcoming shift) but I think...

  11. Do you carry a clipboard

    lovinghands replied to luvdancink's topic in General Nursing

    I have trouble keeping track of my pen let alone a clipboard. Just never got used to lugging the thing around while I was in school - it always wound up in my bag for fear I would lose it in a pt's...

  12. What are your common psych prn meds?

    lovinghands posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Recently there was a thread about a shortage of liquid thorazine and it made stop and wonder what are the commmon psych prn meds you administer in your facility? I work in a midwest state hospital on...

  13. LPN Student, New Job in Psych, Any Tips?

    lovinghands replied to glopop11's topic in Psychiatric

    Safety is the top priority - the patient's, yours and the staff. When in a dilemma this has always been my motto and can be a saving grace. Mental illness is just that, an illness. See outside the...

  14. Cheapest place to find scrubs?

    lovinghands replied to studentnurse74's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I also buy most of my scrubs from jacklmarcus.com. Or I shop a1scrubs.com because I like Crest and Cherokee uniforms. I've never had a problem with either site and the scrubs are nice. Great thread...

  15. Mount Marty School of Nurse Anesthesia

    lovinghands replied to preCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    MMC is in my hometown. I actually live about 3 blocks from there. I don't know a whole lot about the school as I did not graduate from there - did take my chem classes there last summer though. If...

  16. Mount Marty School of Nurse Anesthesia

    lovinghands replied to preCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    MMC is in my hometown. I actually live about 3 blocks from there. I don't know a whole lot about the school as I did not graduate from there - did take my chem classes there last summer though. If...

  17. Day 2 as a "Spanky New R.N."....the saga continues.......

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

    happystudent, I just wanted to say "hi" to you. We graduated and took our boards around the same time. I remember the anxiety you were feeling. It sounds like you are doing a wonderful job. I'm...

  18. Advice please re: evil clinical instructor

    lovinghands replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

    Our class had an OB instructor from hell, she was the talk of the class for our entire 2nd year. On my second clinical day, she began targeting me and I said, "Are we having another bad day again,...

  19. Patient safety

    lovinghands replied to SueBDoo's topic in General Nursing

    My mouth dropped when I read your NM comment re: neglect - I don't think I would have reacted as tactfully as you. As you are looking for your new job, I encourage you to document any and all sticky...

  20. And Now.....What Do You LIKE to Do At Work?

    lovinghands replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks OP for a great thread - we need to hear and share our

  21. And Now.....What Do You LIKE to Do At Work?

    lovinghands replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I love getting to know my patients, not just their problems but their strengths, personalities and backgrounds. We can learn so much from others if we give them the time. Unfortunately, I don't have...

  22. When should you start looking into a job as a new grad?

    lovinghands replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    I work evening shift - I'm not sure how I would react to someone approaching me out of the blue asking questions about whether I liked my job. They'd have to catch me in the parking lot as I work on...

  23. When should you start looking into a job as a new grad?

    lovinghands replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated last May. The hospitals in my area encouraged students to apply early (like around Christmas break) especially if you were interested in a specifiic specialty. The hospitals are flooded...

  24. Showering styles

    lovinghands replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Nursing Humor

    HILARIOUS! :rotfl: BF woo-woos every time, somehow he believes this is a form of seduction in his warped mind! Thanks for the good laugh - I'm sending it out to my

  25. THE QUESTION US STUDENTS REALLY WANT TO KNOW?? Starting Salary and What State.

    lovinghands replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    I live in S.D. - cheap living, no state tax, and clean air. Starting salary for a new grad at my state facility is $17.44, differential $1.75 more. My hours are guaranteed, I don't get sent home...