SarahMaria

SarahMaria MSN, RN

Psychiatry, Forensics, Addictions

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  1. Nurse considering law school

    SarahMaria replied to kristie778's topic in General Nursing

    The money isn't the only reason that I wouldn't do law school again. It's also because I don't use it. it's not what I'm passionate

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

    SarahMaria replied to ForensicPsychNurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I am a forensic psych nurse in maximum security and also started as a new grad. It is dangerous but I love it. I try not to read the patient histories because I would be unable to treat some of them...

  3. Nurse considering law school

    SarahMaria replied to kristie778's topic in General Nursing

    I went to law school and received my JD before going to nursing school and getting my ADN then BSN. I have always worked in psych which requires a lot of legal knowledge especially forensics. I...

  4. BREAKS?????? You've gotta be kidding!

    SarahMaria replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I can understand being busy, but not being able to use the restroom or take a break? That is an abusive working environment and something must be

  5. Favorite sayings

    SarahMaria replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Nursing Humor

    "If we weren't all crazy, then we'd go insane." Jimmy

  6. Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC)

    SarahMaria replied to sirI's topic in Legal

    I am very interested in the LNC, but don't know where to start. I have had my JD since 2007, and have my RN BSN. I would love to combine both aspects. I have always worked in psychiatry. Would...

  7. How many days do you work in a row?

    SarahMaria replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    I am contracted for 2nd shift (8 hours). Often, I will work double shifts or just 8 hour 3rd shift for overtime. I may end up working 8-12 days in a row or more if I am mandated to work

  8. I have no idea what I want to do in nursing...

    SarahMaria replied to H.Is.For.Haldol's topic in General Nursing

    If you enjoyed working with the DD population, have you thought about psychiatry? Also, you liked the ED which probably had many psych

  9. Are you really not a "real nurse" unless you work in acute care?

    SarahMaria replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in psychiatry for 13 years prior to becoming a nurse, and currently work in psychiatry as a nurse. (Total is about 16 years.) I have never wanted to work and never will work in a medical /...

  10. Poked self

    SarahMaria replied to Jayden0228's topic in General Nursing

    Was the insulin pen previously used? If yes, then I agree with mrsjonesRN that the device is considered

  11. Charting!!??

    SarahMaria replied to jhlpn's topic in School

    I work for a state agency and we still paper

  12. Goodwin College???

    SarahMaria replied to miss_xtine's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Points?

  13. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

    SarahMaria replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I work we have two nurses scheduled to each unit and anywhere from 4-8 techs. This means that one nurse does the nursing duties and the other acts as a tech. Never would I complain about this....

  14. Do you think the Associate degree is obsolete in CT?

    SarahMaria replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    the state of CT still accepts ADN

  15. Updated pay rates local hospitals

    SarahMaria replied to waterpeace13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I work for the state of CT with 2 years experience as a psych RN and make $32/hour +

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

    SarahMaria replied to Michael_Espelin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just had my admission interview and was accepted to the PMHNP program! I will be starting in the fall taking Nursing 500 & 519. It will be a challenge as I work full time (at least 35 hours...

  17. Survey for school!

    SarahMaria replied to Sdwyer043014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. I am 35 2. I have been in healthcare for 16 years as an environmental worker, unit secretary, CNA, and RN. 3. Yes, I personally encounter violence nearly every day on my forensic psychiatry...

  18. Gutless Colleagues

    SarahMaria replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Where I work, (forensic psych facility) we would file a "working under protest" form to say that the unit is inherently unsafe due to design, specific personnel,

  19. bored to tears

    SarahMaria replied to KThurmond's topic in General Students

    I was a history & political science major undergrad so I just find history fascinating. Also, a 1 hour & 10 minute lecture is very short. Usually college lectures are 3 hours. Make the most...

  20. If I don't get in?

    SarahMaria replied to Esther758's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would recommend psychology, sociology, or biology. These majors have many applications in

  21. Working mutiple RN jobs

    SarahMaria replied to alice_DNPxPMHNP's topic in General Nursing

    Are you comfortable with the idea of psych? Most of the time they are sleeping, but occasionally they need meds, restraints, or seclusion on nights. When I work nights on my psych unit, I usually...

  22. Working mutiple RN jobs

    SarahMaria replied to alice_DNPxPMHNP's topic in General Nursing

    Besides the commute, working nights to days isn't all that difficult. Where I work, we do doubles like that

  23. Does anyone use nursing diagnoses in mental health care anymore?

    SarahMaria replied to nickfitz1969's topic in Psychiatric

    we use care

  24. Suicidal ideation in patient.

    SarahMaria replied to hybr1d's topic in General Nursing

    Why would the patient have to be held involuntarily? Are you indicating a PEC or other such means? A c/o or 1:1 in my state and facility does not require a LIP to asses the patient face to face or...

  25. Cover letter question

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

    I was always told that you do not put them in your header in your resume because you go on to describe your education in the