apoppyfield BSN, RN

Latest Activity

1. 

   Does psych nursing affect ur home life?

   apoppyfield replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Psychiatric

   "Crazy" isn't exclusive to psych units. I've dealt with several people on an acute floor with Axis I & II
2. 

   Working at new DSH / CHCF

   apoppyfield replied to apoppyfield's topic in Correctional

   I've got to get that
3. 

   does CA state prison still have lots OT for RNs?

   apoppyfield replied to bluesky197868's topic in Correctional

   I hope not! I just signed up to hear the response from
4. 

   Prision dress code

   apoppyfield replied to bluesky197868's topic in Correctional

   I know exactly what you mean blue sky. I don't want to buy scrubs that I won't be able to
5. 

   Restrospective

   apoppyfield replied to nursedanny614's topic in Psychiatric

   I can't wait to be a psych RN. My entire career has prepared me to enter this
6. 

   Psych nursing interview- Should I talk about personal experience with OCD?

   apoppyfield replied to ArtemisRN's topic in Psychiatric

   And once you start on the job, leave the personal stuff
7. 

   Working at new DSH / CHCF

   apoppyfield posted a topic in Correctional

   Hello, I just wanted to start a new thread for the employees working at the new hospital. I will be starting soon and know that there are unique problems working at a facility that it opening, like...
8. 

   IV push

   apoppyfield replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

   Your IV drug book should give parameters for everything. I agree with a lot of the comments above that diluted meds are easier to
9. 

   Fired after the first month as a new grad! In shock!

   apoppyfield replied to ArtemisRN's topic in General Nursing

   Toxic workplace... wow that doctor. Be glad you got out before you got Stockholm
10. 

    Bedside handoff?

    apoppyfield replied to taimse's topic in Psychiatric

    It might work for someone with insight, but for someone in crisis, not. There are even patients in medsurg that would not be appropriate for bedside
11. 

    CA State Hospitals/Prisons

    apoppyfield replied to cobee's topic in Correctional

    Hi Bluesky, Yes I got the good news and am hoping to connect with other employees working there. Sent you a pm to catch
12. 

    Admission first nursing note

    apoppyfield replied to Fenness's topic in Psychiatric

    Excellent narrative. Thank
13. 

    CA State Hospitals/Prisons

    apoppyfield replied to cobee's topic in Correctional

    Anyone working at Stockton state hospital or
14. 

    Possible Friction with Senior Psych Techs

    apoppyfield replied to Nurse<3's topic in Psychiatric

    Sounds like the SPT is out of line. Check with your supervisor or union
15. 

    Interview Q: Why do you want to work in a correctional facility?

    apoppyfield replied to maleRN444's topic in Correctional

    This question can really be an eye opener to the interviewer if you are not prepared for it. You want to give a realistic answer that isn't loaded with "me-isms" such as: (I like the money or "easy"...