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  1. Getting Out

    mentalhealthRN replied to RN0820's topic in General Nursing

    I felt quite anxious myself at the bedside in medical.....not everyday, but many days. If the acuity is what makes you anxious you may like psych. You mentioned psych and worry about being...

  2. Why Nurses Book Off Work

    mentalhealthRN replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious, after reading your post, where you left the bedside to go to. Where have you found that you are so much happier? --I personally just wanna know the secret as I have not had great...

  3. RN - return to work after 15 years!

    mentalhealthRN replied to OnEaglesWings's topic in General Nursing

    wow I give you credit. I have been out of work for just over 4 months and getting very very desperate to find work. I have done psych/CD now for a while and the only medical I have done recently was...

  4. New Hire Pharmacology Test

    mentalhealthRN replied to StephRN08's topic in General Nursing

    They let me use a drug guide and calculator and told me it would have 2 hours. I was so nervous--it took me like 20 min--and I am NEVER a fast test taker. I thought it was pretty easy. And there were...

  5. Why do patients..??

    mentalhealthRN replied to holly123's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your frustration....totally. When I feel like this though I try to remember that the patient may not realize its close to change of shift. (though some know this well! lol--then that's...

  6. tell me

    mentalhealthRN replied to pansyrose's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and since I wasn't sure if this was a question for you personally or as a nurse--if you are a nurse you can get this info in a nurses drug guide-- but if ever in doubt the pharmacist is the best...

  7. tell me

    mentalhealthRN replied to pansyrose's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend that you contact a pharmacist and he/she should be able to give you accurate information about

  8. Doula Training

    mentalhealthRN replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had to take a course to get certification in both fetal monitoring and in neonatal recesutation as well as EKG monitoring (for PACU after c-sections) but I think you probably might need to wait till...

  9. Doula Training

    mentalhealthRN replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    I mean no offense to anyone who is a doula but I do have to report that I worked for a short time in L&D right out of nursing school (first job) and though the hospital had a large Midwife...

  10. Unsure RN. Advice needed!

    mentalhealthRN replied to RN0820's topic in General Nursing

    I know that feeling--quite well really. I stayed just under 2 years and like you was too stressed to stay any longer. I decided to go into psych and well I ended up loving it and found it WAY less...

  11. Sex in a LTC...is this ok?

    mentalhealthRN replied to AKAnurse4's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and I forgot to mention-- legally both residents need to have capacity in order to be considered consenting. If either or both residents is lacking capacity there can be legal ramifications if...

  12. Sex in a LTC...is this ok?

    mentalhealthRN replied to AKAnurse4's topic in General Nursing

    LTC is not a hospital. This is their home and they have rights. Sexuality is part of life and a natural human need. If this is their home who are we to take away their right to as healthy a life as...

  13. Vitamin D deficiency

    mentalhealthRN replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    Taking supplements when you are not low is different. I was low I think 10 was my level and its like 30-80 or something like that (don't quote me...lol) I was having joint pain which was why they...

  14. telemetry

    mentalhealthRN replied to hcole's topic in General Nursing

    That makes no sense to me. Techs are not licenced to read the telemetry generally anyways. I never worked in tele so maybe a tele nurse can give you a better answer. However this seems silly to me as...

  15. Facebook

    mentalhealthRN replied to LadyTiger44's topic in General Nursing

    That is rediculous. You had the consent of the patient. I would take that to an attorney. Have the patient/friend write a letter to the facility and provide a copy to the attorney. Sometimes people...

  16. Patient gender preference

    mentalhealthRN replied to Cul2's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse thats' a toss up. Depends on the setting. For example when I worked in corrections and was given the option to be in a mens or womens prison-- are you kidding me? lol men all the way. In...

  17. rotating shifts

    mentalhealthRN replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    The way I see it.....nurses are expected to trade their own health and well-being to care for others. We take care of others but no one takes care of us. I did what you are doing and had to work all...

  18. Is it easier to juggle family as a nurse or a nursing student??

    mentalhealthRN replied to wannabecnl's topic in General Nursing

    Both! Especially for single

  19. the *right* humor

    mentalhealthRN replied to trump1's topic in General Nursing

    Its called class people, cuth, tact and professionalism. Saddened by some of the responses

  20. websites, know any good ones?

    mentalhealthRN replied to purple10's topic in General Nursing

    yeah what happened to Monster? They used to be one of the best and now its a bunch of work at home ads and crap. They really have gone down hill. You could try craigslist. There may or may not be good...

  21. JCAHO, gloves and oral meds

    mentalhealthRN replied to nurseinprogress2010's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen many nurses touch patients meds with bare hands and not only is this a JAHCO violation but even before that--this is just nasty! Gross! I don't want anyone touching the pills I am putting...

  22. Legitimate Pain or no?

    mentalhealthRN replied to MiaNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I have found this to be a common issue everywhere I have worked with too many nurses to count. To be honest with you the whole "drug seeker" phrase just ****** me off and when I ran a drug detox I...

  23. interview with addictions facility CEO

    mentalhealthRN replied to K.Jamison, RN's topic in Addictions

    I worked in an inpatient facility and well news flash to the a** who interviewed you. I was very nice and respectful to the clients. Yeah if they decided to test me and it was necessary I could be...

  24. Please enlighten me;is the cna allowed to insert urinary catherer in any state?

    mentalhealthRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Here in NY only the ER and ICU techs are trained to cath. But IVs!?!?!? Wow-- now I can't say as I think that is a good idea.......at all. Considering some places put IV teams into place and take that...

  25. Should I complete the CNA or LPN. I have beeb teaching for 15 years

    mentalhealthRN replied to sandy1819's topic in General Nursing

    gotta jump on the band wagon here.........don't waste your time with CNA or LPN. I was a teacher (Health Ed) and changed careers to get my BSN through an accelerated program. I agree if you want to be...