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  1. Is it fair..

    cfaith replied to JZ_RN's topic in Addictions

    IMHO These are "drug seeking" behaviors, you are right..... But...Are you labeling the behavior or the person? I have to make myself not label a patient. I ask myself...What un-meet needs are the...

  2. IntNSA Conference

    cfaith posted a topic in Addictions

    Anyone attending the conference in DC in a couple of

  3. Can lpns become addictions nurses?

    cfaith replied to geekchic's topic in Addictions

    Sorry posted on the wrong page here

  4. How does your facility search for and/or handle contraband?

    cfaith posted a topic in Addictions

    The facility I work at is currently seeing an increase in contraband, lighters, drugs weapons. We are looking for ways to keep everyone safe and maintain dignity. Any ideas, thoughts...Thanks...

  5. Addiction-related CEUs

    cfaith replied to Meriwhen's topic in Addictions

    Western Schools(westernschools.com) has an Substance abuse course. It is 32 hours and I got a lot out of it, not just education but the materials are a great resourse. I hope to take the CARN-AP in...

  6. Certification in Addictions Nursing Promoting/Protecting the Health of the Public

    cfaith replied to sirI's topic in Addictions

    You can go straight to the CARN-AP test if you have the advanced practice

  7. Certification in Addictions Nursing Promoting/Protecting the Health of the Public

    cfaith replied to sirI's topic in Addictions

    Castlegates, did you ever get to take the

  8. Help with Isolation Guidelines for MDRO's

    cfaith replied to bobnurse's topic in Infectious Disease

    Here is the what my agency does Enhanced Standard Precautions (see Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms IC 103) Used to reduce the risk of transmission of multi-drug resistance organisms (MDROs) from...

  9. CIWA and COWS Scale?

    cfaith replied to JerseyBSN's topic in Addictions

    Try this for the CIWA

  10. How does your facility search for and/or handle contraband?

    cfaith replied to cfaith's topic in Addictions

    Thanks IdrilRN! Do you search the the patients belongings and remove unsafe items? or do your patients not have access to any personal items during admission. Does your facility allow cavity...

  11. QA/QI Tools

    cfaith replied to Kendy73's topic in Quality Improvement

    http://www.webmm.ahrq.gov http://www.ihi.org here are two sites i use a lot. are you guys joint commission accredited make sure you use those standards as you review policies for any changes....

  12. Nurse -Patient Staffing Ratio

    cfaith replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Addictions

    I work in a facility that does both acute detox & rehab. Each ward up to 25 pt for acute rehab up to 15 pt for acute detox: 1 RN Charge one med nurse (RN or RN), 2 certified CNA for both...

  13. I did it!

    cfaith replied to fgoff's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey there! I completed the MSN- CNS track in just over 2 years with taking summers off. Send questions I will answer is I can! Best of Luck!

  14. Beginning the CNS journey

    cfaith replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I graduated LU last year. They were great. I work in Substance Abuse, as a Clinical Quality Improvement Manager and help establish practice policy and educate nurses. Best of

  15. I am not an addictions nurse...

    cfaith replied to 4_Sq's topic in Addictions

    I work in an inpatient SA. There are many reasons for sobritity failure. A good place for research is IntNSA. There are chapters in many states. If you go to web site www.IntNSA.org As for more...

  16. Online MSN Ed program advice please

    cfaith replied to FreudianSlip's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Check into Liberty University Online. Good

  17. Certification in Addictions Nursing Promoting/Protecting the Health of the Public

    cfaith replied to sirI's topic in Addictions

    Has anyone taken this exam? I've joined IntNSA. & the NC Chapter IntNSA but have not truly committed to this certification? Please any words of wisdom from CARNS or CARN-APs? Thanks in advance,...

  18. I did it!

    cfaith replied to fgoff's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry this is so late. I lost log in and finally just re-created myself as cfaith. I graduates in May 2010!!! The classes got "easier" as you learned the basics built on them as well as got in the...

  19. Liberty University MSN in Nurse Education

    cfaith replied to caitiecait's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    HI I change my account to cfaith not fgoff.... Love online with Liberty. Great assistance from instructors Just make sure you stay up to date with assignments & due dates. If you have specific...