SarahMaria

SarahMaria MSN, RN

Psychiatry, Forensics, Addictions

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  1. Threatened by patient

    SarahMaria replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get threatened and assaulted at work on a daily basis. (I'm a nurse at a forensic psych hospital). It would never occur to me to press charges for anything. I consider it part of the job that I...

  2. 2015 Rn pay per hour

    SarahMaria replied to Nikku's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In CT, with 2 years experience I'm making $30/hour +

  3. Funny things your patients have said

    SarahMaria replied to LaterAlligator's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had a psych patient who wanted to shower. He approached the shower, then said he couldn't go in because it was a heterosexual shower. It had the symbol for both male/female on the door. This...

  4. Is psych nursing usually this eventful?

    SarahMaria replied to golson's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, I have had patients set off the sprinklers before. Escape. It seems pretty standard for

  5. Half of the class fails

    SarahMaria replied to kblas's topic in General Students

    No, instructors don't teach. They put overheads of powerpoints on the screen and read them to you. It's

  6. Goodwin or St. Vincent BSN program

    SarahMaria replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'm finishing goodwin's BSN program. It is entirely online with no clinical. You can do the hybrid and go to on site class if you

  7. Conneticut hospitals and BSNs

    SarahMaria replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    If you are interested in psych, CVH hires

  8. Why Do Nursing Instructors Rely So Heavily On PowerPoints To Teach?

    SarahMaria posted a topic in General Students

    I have completed 3 semesters of Nursing School and so far, every lecture instructor has used PowerPoints in the classroom to teach. This method has been used probably 99% of the time. The PowerPoints...

  9. Forcing Meds

    SarahMaria replied to Kooky Korky's topic in Psychiatric

    It depends on the state

  10. Bachelors in Liberal studies ~>MSN degree???

    SarahMaria replied to Spercy55's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    UCONN and Southern have RN-MSN programs for individuals that have bachelors degrees in something besides

  11. Is There Truth To This?

    SarahMaria replied to CJ2blpn2017's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I have worked at Middlesex for 13 years. I recently passed the NCLEX, and have an ADN. They will not hire me because I don't have a BSN even though I have 2 other degrees: a BA and a

  12. pediatric range calculation

    SarahMaria replied to hollyberry2009's topic in General Students

    FIRST: Convert 6lbs to 2.73kg SECOND: Divide 30mg by 4 for the PRN 6 hours (7.5mg), Divide 30mg by 3 for the PRN 8 hours (10mg) THIRD: Multiply MG/KG = 7.5mg x 2.73kg = 20.475mg/kg and 10mg x...

  13. People who trivialize nursing

    SarahMaria replied to ILovetorun's topic in General Students

    It depends. All professions and educational programs are difficult or easy depending on who you are and what your perspective is. Personally, I think nursing school isn't that difficult. Although,...

  14. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    SarahMaria replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I'm not here to make friends, I'm here to learn. If I happen to make friends along the way, that's fine, but not my main goal. If you don't like me, that's fine, too. I don't understand why you...

  15. UGH! I Hate Psychiatric Nursing ....

    SarahMaria replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Students

    For those of you who loved lecture and hate psych clinical, that is like watching a movie on driving a car rather than doing the real thing. There is nothing like dealing with a schizophrenic who is...

  16. UGH! I Hate Psychiatric Nursing ....

    SarahMaria replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Students

    It's interesting that you said you prefer working with meds which I assume you are not doing on your psych rotation. I work on a psych unit, and meds are an integral part of treatment. Given, they...

  17. white plus size scrubs

    SarahMaria replied to bubbasmom's topic in General Students

    Cherokee Workwear is great and Dickies are good too. I recommend www.allheart.com They have a great selection of plus size scrubs. And, actually, right now they have a sale of "up to 40%" all...

  18. Time you spend for homework and studying?

    SarahMaria replied to OBplease's topic in General Students

    I work at least 40 hours a week, have lecture one day a week, and clinical another day. Compared to most nursing students, I think that I'm a little different. Unless there is an exam, paper, or...

  19. Smokers in Nursing School--How Are You Treated?

    SarahMaria posted a topic in General Students

    I am a smoker (I know, I know), and I am in my third semester of nursing school. Often, especially at clinicals, my fellow smokers and I are looked upon as common criminals. Always, there is some...

  20. Smokers in Nursing School--How Are You Treated?

    SarahMaria replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    To work in health care, it is important to understand and have some consideration for individuals who suffer with addiction. You will be caring for these people in the future and compassion is an...

  21. Ethics paper???

    SarahMaria replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in General Students

    An idea that comes to mind immediately is abortion. The Roe v. Wade (1973) Supreme Court decision legalized abortion. Ever since, there has been controversy and ethical debate. You could relate...

  22. working while doing full time nursing classes

    SarahMaria replied to golosa82's topic in General Students

    I am in an RN program with lecture one day and clinical on another. I also work full time second shift in a hospital. I end up with work/school 7 days a week. If you are focused and committed, it can...

  23. Nurses attitudes

    SarahMaria replied to DianneJ's topic in General Students

    I'm very sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, it's one that is all too familiar. I'm halfway through an RN program and work in a hospital. I work alternating positions as a unit...

  24. No She/he Did Not!!!

    SarahMaria replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    No the psych RN didn't grab the agitated female psych patient by her ponytail and pull her across the room in a fit of rage. The RN was

  25. Smokers in Nursing School--How Are You Treated?

    SarahMaria replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    I also am a smoker. I couldn't care less what anyone thinks about it. I don't feel stigmatized. But I do not judge anyone for any activity they may engage in. I will never judge nor discriminate...