TXMedPsych

TXMedPsych BSN, RN

Psychiatry, General Medicine

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About TXMedPsych

TXMedPsych has 7 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Psychiatry, General Medicine.

I am a second-career nurse. I went for my BSN after 20 years in journalism. Not as big a leap as you might think, as interview skills make for thorough assessments. I have been in psych and General Medicine so far & find they are a great complement to each other.

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  1. Why don't you just read the chart?

    TXMedPsych replied to Guest219794's topic in Relations

    Just reading the chart doesn't give me the chance to ask "Is there anything else you would want to know if you were me?" Yes, I really do say that.

  2. Nurse patient ratio

    TXMedPsych replied to RebecaRN's topic in Psychiatric

    The question is not just nurse-patient ratio, but is it team nursing? With an LVN/Med Nurse and 4 MHTs 12-17 is yucky but not awful. Many psych units in general hospitals do not have LVNs. That leaves primary/total care nurses. That ratio is ungodly ...

  3. ANCC Psych certification

    TXMedPsych replied to imapsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

    Ditto on the official ANCC book. If I remember right it can also get you 22 CE credits that are psych specific. All of that helped. The study time was essential and helpful. I had only 3 years in the field when I took it, though. It was challenging b...

  4. Winter 2016 Nursing Article Contest: 4 Lucky Winners $150 Each

    TXMedPsych replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Announcements

    When will the Top 10 selections and ballot be posted for Winter 2016 contest?

  5. Milieu Disruptive Behavior

    TXMedPsych replied to arbasham3363's topic in Psychiatric

    Interesting about the Illinois law. Texas passed such laws regarding ER nurses (and other non-nursing emergency personnel.) Psych nurses have not yet been included because there is a contingent that thinks since the behavior is symptomatic patients s...

  6. Any advice for a nursing student who wants to go into psychiatric nursing?

    TXMedPsych replied to psychrnhopefully's topic in Psychiatric

    Fantastic that you have a heart for it. I did a test run working as a Mental Health Worker (tech) while in nursing school. That helped a lot, if you have the time and opportunity.

  7. You know your nurse brain is still at work when....

    TXMedPsych replied to EmpathyInAction's topic in General Nursing

    I am all about answering personal cell as if at work, especially if I was charging most recently.

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

    TXMedPsych replied to EquinoxSolstice92's topic in Relations

    Why ever take a compliment about being a good nurse "with a grain of salt?" At that moment in time you made a positive difference in a life. Life is too short not to appreciate that for what it is regardless of how short-lived the sentiment might be.