SarahMaria

SarahMaria MSN, RN

Psychiatry, Forensics, Addictions

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  1. Psych RN Reading List

    SarahMaria replied to Krzysztof's topic in Psychiatric

    An Unquiet Mind, Kay

  2. Will I be looked down upon?

    SarahMaria replied to GaJenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is where you can find information on board certification. ANCC Certification

  3. skipping graduation/pinning?

    SarahMaria replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    I did not go to my ADN graduation or pinning. Besides not wanting to go, I also had to work. I did not go to my BSN graduation either. I went to my first college graduation (BA) and my JD...

  4. simultaneous restraint & seclusion...help!

    SarahMaria replied to lillyt899's topic in Psychiatric

    In my state, we aren't allowed to remotely monitor a restrained patient. They must be on a

  5. simultaneous restraint & seclusion...help!

    SarahMaria replied to lillyt899's topic in Psychiatric

    In your state, is a closed door considered seclusion? If that is an issue, just leave the door slightly

  6. When does staff rights start

    SarahMaria replied to Sniper06's topic in Psychiatric

    Attempt to redirect, but that is unlikely to be successful. I have a patient who constantly uses the N word. At this point, administration, management, staff, and other patients do nothing but...

  7. New grad

    SarahMaria replied to Cdnbscn's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with Novo. There are always hypothetical questions. For example, "What would you do if your patient was expressing suicidal ideation?" I have been asked that one many times. Also, I was...

  8. Double Shifts

    SarahMaria replied to motor_mouth's topic in General Nursing

    I just got home (7am) from working a double shift (3pm to 7am) and have a very difficult time falling asleep. I have to go back to work at 3pm for another double, and I will probably get 3 hours of...

  9. Hours between shifts

    SarahMaria replied to purplerose05's topic in PACU

    At my facility, we can be asked to work 20 hour shifts. Then we are expected to be back 4 hours later for our scheduled

  10. Different Titles (initials)

    SarahMaria replied to emtpbill's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have: JD, BSN, RN-BC, CARN JD= Juris Doctor RN-BC = Board Certified in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing CARN = Certified Addictions

  11. Looking to interview a community mental health nurse

    SarahMaria replied to MSUOUgirl's topic in Psychiatric

    Hello, I would be able to help. PM

  12. "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

    SarahMaria replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily. I have a doctorate in law, but the ABA does not allow us to use the "Dr."

  13. anyone know of any other jobs

    SarahMaria replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Well, depends on your area and specialty as to how much you would make. So, some nurses may make $40K / year while others make $100K or more per year. Some managers at fast food restaurants make...

  14. Goodwin College Point System

    SarahMaria replied to Ajajade's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    In 2010, I entered the program with 19-20 points which was average

  15. NGRI-What's your take?

    SarahMaria replied to MMC.RN's topic in Forensic

    I also work in a maximum security forensic psychiatric hospital on a long-term unit, not admissions. Most of my patients are NGRI. I agree with you that individuals with primary diagnoses of PTSD...

  16. Tell my manager or keep the bipolar hidden

    SarahMaria replied to rhernandez748's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Being bipolar myself, I would never disclose that to a manager. It will make you seem "unwell" and perhaps they may look down on you. If you end up hospitalized or have an episode, it's none of...

  17. What type of soap do you use?

    SarahMaria replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Philosophy body washes. They come in multitudes of great smelling

  18. Are You Where You Thought You'd Be?

    SarahMaria replied to Fancychicken's topic in General Nursing

    I am a forensic nurse that works with psychiatrically ill offenders. What does a masters in Forensic Nursing cover? That sounds really handy for my line of

  19. Are You Where You Thought You'd Be?

    SarahMaria replied to Fancychicken's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it is a SANE certification. Look up the International Association of Forensic

  20. How fast did you land a job?

    SarahMaria replied to johndough's topic in General Students

    It took me over a year to land a nursing

  21. RNs treat me like I'm not a nurse

    SarahMaria replied to happyspn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Perhaps the facility is toxic, because this is not the mentality of nurses everywhere. In my facility, I don't even know the educational background of all the nurses and unlicensed staff. We all...

  22. A safe nurse to pt ratio?

    SarahMaria replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in Psychiatric

    It is a type of psych in a maximum security setting where patients have committed criminal offenses (i.e. murder, sex offenses), and the patients have mental illnesses. Many are found not guilty by...

  23. A safe nurse to pt ratio?

    SarahMaria replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in Psychiatric

    I also work maximum security forensic psych. On my unit, we usually have 1-2 nurses with 4-5 techs for about 20

  24. Poll, what would you like to read about?

    SarahMaria replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    # 6 sounds the most interesting to

  25. Does anyone live alone?

    SarahMaria replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    I live alone, with no kids, but I have 2 cats. It offers tremendous freedom and flexibility to not have to cater to another person's schedule. I love