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  1. Did I miss something? (rant and need help)

    PRNMEDS replied to PMHNP10's topic in Psychiatric

    At my hospital (I work with Adolescents) we only give IM if there is no other choice. If a patient (even if out of control, violent and/or requiring restraints) is willing to accept a PO PRN that is...

  2. Advice for student beginning psych clinicals?

    PRNMEDS replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Psychiatric

    I think this issue has been discussed numerous times in this forum so you may want to check some of the older threads. That said I will post a quick reply that hopefully will be of some help....

  3. That's why they call him "The Streak"

    PRNMEDS replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in Psychiatric

    I am with TitaniaSidhe on this one. We have had this on several occasions. You have to also consider the other patients rights and safety. Usualy settles down quickly - the Ativan is good, but I find...

  4. Psych Software ??

    PRNMEDS replied to Meraki's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't know anything about software for doing Tx Plans, but I do type my treatment plans each week. I started about 8 months ago and for me it works great. It makes it easy to see what last weeks...

  5. question about psych meds

    PRNMEDS replied to Ms.RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I work primarily with Adolescents and we use both of these medications regularly = and rarely for Schizophrenia. Depakote started as anti-siezure med, but is used often as a Mood Stabilizer. That...

  6. Physican restraints still being used???

    PRNMEDS replied to Lawnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a hospital that has only Adolscents, and unfortunatly we are forced to use restraints (4 -pt - leather restraint to bed, or locked seclusion) several times a week. Our hospital policy is...

  7. Student Nurse needs advice...

    PRNMEDS replied to Runrgrl's topic in Psychiatric

    All through nursing school thats all I heard - get at least a year of med-surge etc. I don't agree - if you think you will like Psych then try it. You can always go back to med surge. Yes you will...

  8. UK psych nurse wants to work US

    PRNMEDS replied to Scots jim's topic in Psychiatric

    Have you tried contacting the State licensing agency? I think the best thing you could do is to contact them directly. I am providing the link to the homepage as well as email for general nursing...

  9. enclosed nurse's station

    PRNMEDS replied to margo123's topic in Psychiatric

    My hospital has closed nurses stations, but when JACHO came it was something they were not thrilled with. Felt we should be able to see everything and easily interact (despite fact that unit is on 3...

  10. Hey! Just want to introduce myself!

    PRNMEDS replied to jerelm3773's topic in Psychiatric

    Welcome

  11. RISPERDONE & PROLACTIN

    PRNMEDS posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Last week we had a guest speaker (Psychiatrist) that mentioned it is good practice to monitor Prolactin levels on patients taking Risperdal. At my hospital we don't generaly do this. Wondering if...

  12. Liquid Thorazine Shortage?

    PRNMEDS posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Our hospital pharmacy recently advised us that she was unable to purchase bottles of liquid thorazine because the manufacturer was no longer producing it. Has anyone else encountered this problem?...

  13. Child psych. nursing

    PRNMEDS replied to 5thflrnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    What age group are you planning to work with? I work mostly with Adolescents (12- 17). Yes it can be very rewarding, as well as frustrating. With adolescents we see a lot of ADHD, BIPOLAR, CONDUCT...

  14. I think Psych nursing is the place for me

    PRNMEDS replied to NewbieNurse2005's topic in Psychiatric

    Your age will work against you - BUT that does not mean you will be taken advantage of or make you a push over. There are 50 year olds that have that happen to them - it depends on YOU and how YOU...

  15. RISPERDONE & PROLACTIN

    PRNMEDS replied to PRNMEDS's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the feedback and

  16. LPN student First day of psych rotation, HELP!

    PRNMEDS replied to vern234's topic in Psychiatric

    [Hey you just described how I feel EVERY day! Seriously, take a deep breath and relax. Its not unusual to feel that way at first. Psych is unlike all your other rotations. In med surge you...

  17. Antidepressants and children-New Info

    PRNMEDS replied to lsyorke's topic in Psychiatric

    I disagree with most of the above posts. All I hear is "what if this" "what if that?", "there are no tests". "it MIGHT be bad" Well what about the kids that are SUFFERING NOW? Lets do studies for...

  18. Antidepressants and children-New Info

    PRNMEDS replied to lsyorke's topic in Psychiatric

    I take it you are opposed to the use of SSRI's for adolescents. Curious as to what your testimony was. Also what about all the kids that benefit from

  19. Restraints for acute patients...

    PRNMEDS replied to jojo's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't think there is a national organization that sets laws for restraints but rather is done on state by state basis. In NY it is OMH (Office of Mental Health) in conjunction with JACHO. The...

  20. demand for psyche NP's

    PRNMEDS replied to Karina212's topic in Psychiatric

    I know three coleagues who have recently earned their NP in Psych. All three are still working at least part time at their old position (two have administrative jobs) and our using their NP part...

  21. Restraint Debriefing Forms

    PRNMEDS posted a topic in Psychiatric

    After all restraints we are required to do a debriefing from with the the patient. Currently our form is a 10 question two page horror that seems to only re-agitate the patients. Does anyone eles do...

  22. advice for new psyche nurse

    PRNMEDS replied to Karina212's topic in Psychiatric

    I too work with Adolescents (and childrens unit when staffing is bad). The above posts makes some good points - be careful of putting self in position for allegations (though in my experience - it is...

  23. Psychiatric side effects monitoring form

    PRNMEDS replied to sbic56's topic in Psychiatric

    Not sure if it would help but we have a one page AIMS form we use. On admission (and if Dr. orders after) we fill it out. It list involuntary muscle movements of face, hands mouth etc. You circle...

  24. Any NY Psych Nurses?

    PRNMEDS replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in New York Nursing

    Not sure if you will find it rough and tough. There are a number of jobs at hospitals available I am sure. Depending on hospital is what determines what qualifications are needed. How much per hour...

  25. Okay, who is HAPPY with Psych and why?

    PRNMEDS replied to normj's topic in Psychiatric

    1 What about your unit makes it safe, well-run and a good place to work? Well I don't think I or many of my co-workers would describe our hospital this way, yet I do enjoy my work. It can often be...