SarahMaria

SarahMaria MSN, RN

Psychiatry, Forensics, Addictions

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  1. Patient's "right" to abuse nurses...I need your opinion

    SarahMaria replied to MsNewbee's topic in General Nursing

    I have had patients state that they "had the right to abuse staff," but never administration/management. Although, with the pro-patient way that the facility is leaning, it wouldn't surprise me if...

  2. RN's required to be sitters???

    SarahMaria replied to anneRN96's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN at a psych hospital. If I am not giving medications, I am acting as a sitter. We only sit for a maximum of 1.5 hours at a time, and usually less, maybe 2-3 times a shift. I regard...

  3. Corrections and becoming pregnant

    SarahMaria replied to Haarlem's topic in General Nursing

    I work with the mentally ill in forensic psychiatry. These patients have committed very serious crimes. Most are pleasant, cooperative, and are protective of females. BUT, some are not. Always be...

  4. Who is a forensic nurse

    SarahMaria replied to Veeeismee's topic in Forensic

    Hello, A typical day is usually without any crises. Administer medications, lots of PRNs, and engage with the patients. On an atypical day, we can be restraining, doing takedowns, and giving...

  5. Who is a forensic nurse

    SarahMaria replied to Veeeismee's topic in Forensic

    My official title is Forensic Staff Nurse. I have been working in forensic psychiatry for 7 years. There are different areas of forensic nursing such as psychiatry and SANEs. In forensic...

  6. Nursing School and Career with Back Problems

    SarahMaria replied to person115's topic in General Nursing

    I have 7 herniated discs, chronic pain, and arthritis. I had all of these when I went into nursing at age 32. It is

  7. Age vs Years Nursing

    SarahMaria replied to Erika Patterson's topic in General Nursing

    I am 40 years old. I was a Mental Health Worker for 13 years, and I have been an RN for 8

  8. Why In today’s society do nurses still have to pay for our RN license renewals

    SarahMaria replied to Kymmylala's topic in General Nursing

    My employer reimburses me for my

  9. Experience Psych RN Looking for a Change

    SarahMaria replied to ChiNurse's topic in General Nursing

    ANCC Psychiatric/Mental Health Certification, and/or Certified Addictions RN are the two that I have in psych

  10. Due to the Coronavirus, are freed prison inmates going to malinger their way into psychiatric hospitals?

    SarahMaria replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Having worked in an acute psych facility and currently in a forensic psych facility, I have seen that most psych patients are not

  11. Any nurses pursue master degree that is not related to nursing?

    SarahMaria replied to juviasama's topic in General Nursing

    It's not a masters' degree, but I obtained a Doctorate in Law before going to nursing

  12. Cutting Clothes: ED SI/HI pt

    SarahMaria replied to bigldiesel's topic in General Nursing

    If a patient with SI/HI came to my facility, we would administer I'm medications as this patient is a danger to himself and others. Once the patient was manageable, then I would have him/her change...

  13. Certification and Work Benefits?

    SarahMaria replied to CaringForOthers's topic in General Nursing

    I have two certifications and received absolutely nothing for

  14. Are there any certifications I can take to increase my salary??

    SarahMaria replied to Hcc19's topic in General Nursing

    Have you heard of Public Service Loan Forgiveness? Your student loans can be paid off in ten

  15. Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC)

    SarahMaria replied to sirI's topic in Legal

    Sirl, I am an RN with a BSN and a JD. I am very interested in becoming a LNCC. I am aware that the eligibility criteria requires 2000 hours of experience. What would be the best way to go about...

  16. Question to all nurses who work in Psych

    SarahMaria replied to VegGal's topic in Psychiatric

    I will generally be the only nurse on the floor with 18-20

  17. What's the most dangerous thing that's happened to you while working?

    SarahMaria replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    Everyday in the forensic psych unit something happens. I have been kicked, punched, and hit on many occasions. We restrain patients

  18. Acute in patient psych gowns vs street clothes

    SarahMaria replied to sister zyprexa's topic in Psychiatric

    At my facility, we provide grey sweatshirts and sweatpants to

  19. Is forensic mental health nursing a "real field"?

    SarahMaria replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, forensic mental health is a specialty. I work in a forensic psychiatric, state hospital. We deal with the criminal population who are also psychiatrically ill. Many have been aquitted and...

  20. Just told can't wear scrubs to work. Any suggestions?

    SarahMaria replied to dbabz's topic in Psychiatric

    At every psych unit I have worked, we have never been allowed to wear scrubs because we shouldn't look "too clinical." At my current facility, I am able to wear jeans and a t-shirt daily. Very...

  21. Any state hospital nurses?

    SarahMaria replied to Kklimited's topic in Psychiatric

    I have been at a state forensic psychiatric hospital for 6 years. Fortunately, we are union. What you are describing pretty much is what I go through daily. Did you say you had audio on your unit?...

  22. Which areas in hospital least physically demanding?

    SarahMaria replied to TinyDancer01's topic in General Nursing

    At my psychiatric facility, we have no security. Staff does all the restraining, physical holds, etc. I would not recommend psychiatry as a non-physically demanding

  23. Worried sick that I may have caught MRSA?

    SarahMaria replied to 8Lovenursing8's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and I have been colonized for years. They successfully decolonized me once, and I was re-colonized within a matter of weeks. I agree that all healthcare workers probably have

  24. Can I be discriminated against for political beliefs?

    SarahMaria replied to helloego's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some statistics for you: The president is a Republican. The GOP is majority Republican. The Senate is majority Republican. You do realize that the "GOP" is the Republican Party,

  25. Making 100k salary/ income as a nurse?

    SarahMaria replied to workingot's topic in Nursing Career

    I make anywhere from $100 to $150K a year, live in the Northeast, and am a forensic psychiatric nurse. I have been an RN for 5 years. I do a lot of OT and