SarahMaria

SarahMaria MSN, RN

Psychiatry, Forensics, Addictions

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  1. mrsa testing

    SarahMaria replied to Kaitef0716's topic in General Nursing

    Even if the MRSA is sensitive to an antibiotic, it takes quite a while to eradicate the MRSA from the system. In my case, it took 6-7 months to de-colonize

  2. Reckless Speeding in VA--Will this affect employment?

    SarahMaria replied to msulliv4's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I had a reckless driving charge in CT while in nursing school. No previous record. In court, it was reduced to a speeding charge. I have been a nurse for 4 years and it has never come up and I...

  3. Tell me why you regret about becoming a Nurse

    SarahMaria replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had gone directly into nursing. Instead, I obtained a not-so-handy BA and JD that I do not

  4. New to nursing field - got fired after 2 months

    SarahMaria replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a psych nurse, this is offensive. As if we do not have any clinical

  5. How did you get through nursing school?

    SarahMaria replied to Student2017555's topic in General Students

    Perhaps this works for you, but it may not work for everyone. I probably studied 6 hours per semester and did fine. A study program needs to be tailored to the

  6. 3/12: what I learned this week: ALWAYS taper your SSRI

    SarahMaria replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!!! The brain zaps! I thought I was crazy when I experienced those, and nobody knew what I was talking

  7. I need help with an Age-Related Risks insulin drip question

    SarahMaria replied to melimeli's topic in General Students

    What were you thinking so

  8. PMHNP program at University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT

    SarahMaria replied to Michael_Espelin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Does the school offer any guidance at all on

  9. Words You Hate

    SarahMaria replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    What is

  10. Second interview in Psych

    SarahMaria replied to rubyagnes's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes wear a suit. I would imagine that they would ask scenario questions. "If you had a suicidal patient, what would you do?". Always have a few relevant questions to ask at the end to show interest...

  11. Apps for HTN, DM?

    SarahMaria replied to MILOBRI's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just went into the App Store and searched those 2 conditions. There were many apps. Just check the reviews and see which looks user friendly for

  12. New Grad Resume Critique! Give it to me straight! ;)

    SarahMaria replied to TNursingStudent's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello, Just my opinion, but I would get rid of the Skills section. Most everybody has those applying for a nursing job. Perhaps eliminate the photo job and highlight the PCT

  13. Entitlement/ superiority attitude of some nurses?

    SarahMaria replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Excuse my ignorance, but what is a

  14. Creative Weapons

    SarahMaria replied to sarabellum1's topic in Psychiatric

    Pencil lead in the light socket will spark enough to light a paper on fire. We had a major fire on the

  15. Why BSN over ASN?

    SarahMaria replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Having worked at a CT hospital before and after it became Magnet, I can verify that the BSN is required mostly due to hospitals wanting to become or maintain Magnet status. I know that the state of...

  16. Prison nursing vs psych nursing

    SarahMaria replied to Jmarty31's topic in Correctional

    Look into criminal forensics or forensic nursing or psychiatric forensics in your area. There must be some kind of facility to apply

  17. PMHNP program at University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT

    SarahMaria replied to Michael_Espelin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Is finding a clinical site as hard as it

  18. Prison nursing vs psych nursing

    SarahMaria replied to Jmarty31's topic in Correctional

    The criminal justice system is unfortunately where many psychiatrically ill people end up because there is a lack of services and the mentally ill will then commit offenses that get them incarcerated....

  19. Psychiatrist Overdosing Pts??

    SarahMaria replied to sarabellum1's topic in Psychiatric

    Have you questioned the dosage and potential interactions to your supervisor and/or the MD? If I felt uncomfortable giving any medication, I would notify the MD, explain my reasoning, and possibly...

  20. Least stressful nursing specialty

    SarahMaria replied to Svkd's topic in General Nursing

    On my unit, I am frequently the only nurse for 14 patients. We tend to put patients in seclusion / restraints often. Staff are attacked. I would not say that psych is easy or

  21. Jury Duty

    SarahMaria replied to lpn954's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously??

  22. Have any of your patients ever told you that you're a good nurse?

    SarahMaria replied to EquinoxSolstice92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I rarely believe anything my patients say of a complimentary nature. This is because, as criminal forensic patients, they are usually trying to manipulate me or get something out of

  23. Nurse Residency Program - Yale New Haven

    SarahMaria replied to facilitator.baker's topic in School, College Programs

    I am in CT and just searched the YNHH website for residency positions and couldn't find any. The Yale phone number is: (203)

  24. Cutting

    SarahMaria replied to ruralSchoolRN's topic in School

    Realize that it is not a suicidal gesture, but self mutilation. Many young people are involved in this behavior. Cutting releases endorphins and can help one feel a

  25. Starting a forensic psychiatric job in a maximum security center as a new grad. ANY TIPS?

    SarahMaria replied to ForensicPsychNurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Also, listen and learn. My coworkers (the old-timers) hate new staff that walk in acting like they know everything. Maximum security may be an old boys' club and you want to learn everything you...