SarahMaria

SarahMaria MSN, RN

Psychiatry, Forensics, Addictions

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  1. Suicidal ideation in patient.

    SarahMaria replied to hybr1d's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with KelRN215, this patient needs at least constant observation, if not 1:1 sitter. SI with a plan is not something to dilly dally about. I would get an order

  2. Hospital that bans family members

    SarahMaria replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One can always work psych. "Visiting hours" are usually one hour per day and perhaps 2-4 hours a day on weekends so as to not interfere with the patient's

  3. Pain Cycle

    SarahMaria replied to irishgrl1's topic in Pain Management

    sounds like a homework

  4. Which States Have Nursing Union Jobs?

    SarahMaria replied to martymoose's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    In Connecticut, state jobs and some hospitals are

  5. How many hours is your shift?

    SarahMaria replied to motor_mouth's topic in Psychiatric

    8 hours, but we tend to work voluntary doubles. We can be mandated for 16, and then asked to stay for 20

  6. Psych Nursing Semester - Is it going to be hard?

    SarahMaria replied to cosmicnurse's topic in General Students

    Depends... Do you enjoy psych? Then it won't be as difficult. Psych is very different from medical nursing, so people who don't care for psych usually find it difficult. I love psych, so it was...

  7. Education and career

    SarahMaria replied to PediatricRN73's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hello, I began at UCONN with a BA in History & Political Science. I went on to UCONN Law School and received my JD. Then went to Goodwin College for the ADN & BSN. Now, I am applying to St....

  8. Discrimination Application Question

    SarahMaria replied to Smill204's topic in General Students

    Does anyone in your family or a friend have mental illness? Have you seen them treated differently because of their

  9. listing credentials after name (non nursing ones)

    SarahMaria replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily. I have a law degree and usually will list the

  10. Having No Empathy For Certain Residents

    SarahMaria replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have these experiences on a daily basis. Working in forensic psych, I have a unit full of pedophiles, murderers, and rapists. I tend not to get wrapped up in their crime, and treat the...

  11. I'm bipolar, can I be a psychiatric nurse?

    SarahMaria replied to Frybot's topic in Psychiatric

    I am a psych nurse with bipolar disorder. I think it has always given me more insight. On the other hand, when I have been struggling psychiatrically, it has been very difficult. Make sure you take...

  12. Bipolar Type 11 AND Bilateral Cochlear Implants

    SarahMaria replied to SasZcats's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    As someone who is also Bipolar Type I, I believe you need to stop looking to your illness as the barrier to your success. It is something that you have, not something that defines you or should run...

  13. Where did you start working right after getting your RN license?

    SarahMaria replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    I started off in forensic psych and am still there. I have absolutely no interest in medical

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

    SarahMaria replied to Michael_Espelin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am in the process of submitting all my admission documents. I will probably start in Spring or Fall

  15. Debt for Nursing School

    SarahMaria replied to Karamia0x's topic in General Students

    Look up the Public Service Loan Forgiveness plan. It will wipe out student loan debt after 10 years of payments if you work in public

  16. Working while in school?

    SarahMaria replied to Bb0322's topic in General Nursing

    I never heard that not working while in school is a "rule." I worked throughout all of my degree programs (BA, JD, ADN, BSN). I never had a

  17. Top ethical concerns to RNs

    SarahMaria replied to BirkieGirl's topic in General Nursing

    As a forensic psych nurse, an ethical concern is forced medications. Also, restraints, and the insanity

  18. Mental Health and Corrections:

    SarahMaria replied to WCSU1987's topic in Correctional

    yes, DOC does treat psychiatric

  19. How long after graduation did you take the NCLEX?

    SarahMaria replied to rls927's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX about 3 weeks after graduation. I bought a review book, but didn't read it much. That was the extent of my studying. I don't know what a Pearson Vue trick is. I passed on the first...

  20. What are the top 10 diagnoses you manage?

    SarahMaria replied to jessimee's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Schizophrenia, Bipolar d/o, Asperger's, Psychosis, Pedophilia, Antisocial PD, Narcissism, Schizoaffective d/o, Borderline PD,

  21. Need a Job!

    SarahMaria replied to DZcarrie's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Try the State of Connecticut. das.ct.gov I see a few postings right now. The link for the application is at the bottom of the page:

  22. Should Nurses have to clean patients rooms after a patient dies or is discharged??

    SarahMaria replied to Pride/hardwork17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I take out unit trash all the time and I am not above cleaning or mopping if needed. I don't see myself as above helping

  23. Tattoos in Nursing

    SarahMaria replied to chiandre's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have no problem with nurses having tattoos either visible or not. In my work environment, tattoos on staff is commonplace. Working in forensic psychiatry, patients have no problem with them, and...

  24. Is it true all nurses get MRSA or C-DIFF?

    SarahMaria replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I have MRSA. My ID doctor said that about 85% of healthcare workers are carriers. The difference between me and the carriers is that I had

  25. One nurse on unit...

    SarahMaria replied to bassadict69's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a forensic psych hospital with violent patients that have committed murder, rape, etc. I am frequently the only nurse on the unit with anywhere from 14-22 patients. We often are involved...