MollNick

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  1. patient/license safety

    MollNick posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I work in an acute care psych unit of 30 beds. The ratio averages 10-15:1. Being the charge nurse, I have always split the pts with the other nurse so that more time can be spent with our pts and the...

  2. patient/license safety

    MollNick replied to MollNick's topic in Psychiatric

    For 30 pts we would have 3 techs. When the other charge nurse said anything, the charge nurse was ignored and didn't want to push it further. The other charge nurse asked to go to 32 hrs/week and was...

  3. What is the nurse-patient ratio where you work?

    MollNick replied to kaliRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In our psych unit, the ratio is around 10-12:1 but can go as high as

  4. Staff splitting; disrupting unit; need opinions please

    MollNick posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I recently had a situation I am not sure how to handle "the next time". Scenario: 14 adult patients, me (RN) and 1 MHT. Patient A is diabetic, manipulative, intrusive, frequently asking for extra...

  5. Drug Testing

    MollNick posted a topic in Correctional

    I should probably know the clearance time frame for all these drugs but I don't. What is the clearance time for BZO, OPI, and BAR? We are testing with urine drug screens using the i-cup. I know the...

  6. Clearance of THC, BZO, OPI, BAR?? Writing a policy.

    MollNick posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I should probably know the clearance time frame for all these drugs but I don't. What is the clearance time for BZO, OPI, and BAR? We are testing with urine drug screens using the i-cup. I know the...

  7. Staff splitting; disrupting unit; need opinions please

    MollNick replied to MollNick's topic in Psychiatric

    Unit is a locked down acute adult unit. The sup. is a psych nurse for psych hospital. We take E.D's, detox, pt's too sick to be in reg. adult unit. I spoke with mgr. about the sup. once. Sup. still...

  8. Is this staffing normal???

    MollNick posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Currently working in adult acute care 22 bed unit. We take care of ED's, OPC's, detox, too unstable for other unit patients. I have taken (total) care of 15 patients with 1 MHT. And, I have taken care...

  9. How is your unit staffed?

    MollNick replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    The unit I work on is an acute adult (PICU). Max is 22. Staffing matrix used includes MHT's. For 15 or less= 1 RN and 1 MHT days. For 16 or more= 3 staff persons which would be 1 RN and 2 MHT's. I...

  10. Staffing on Inpatient Unit

    MollNick replied to swimrn1's topic in Psychiatric

    I have been on unit dayshift, 1RN (me), 1 LVN (meds), and 1 tech for 21 patients in adult intensive care

  11. need feedback on med problem

    MollNick posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I had this pt. who became extremely psychotic. The Dr. phone ordered a med for the pt. There was another nurse (LVN) and myself (charge RN) working. The LVN told me the med. could not be overrided in...

  12. ACLS on-line review

    MollNick replied to shearernurse's topic in General Nursing

    I just recently did my BLS/ACLS renewal with an instructor I found in my area through the AHA website. It was hands on and the class was very quick since there was only one other student and myself. I...

  13. Your best ER story

    MollNick replied to ShatteredAngel's topic in Emergency

    This 50 something year old man came to ER with CP. He started having VT, first stable then unstable. Shocked a total of 17 times with a couple of thumps in there. We finally got him stable enough to...

  14. Question on hiring status

    MollNick replied to MollNick's topic in General Nursing

    Somebody from HR called me and clarified that I am eligible for

  15. Question on hiring status

    MollNick posted a topic in General Nursing

    I resigned within 90 day probationary period for inability to continue working due to back injury. Manager totally supportive and understanding with my decision. There were issues my last shift worked...

  16. Question on hiring status

    MollNick replied to MollNick's topic in General Nursing

    I have an e-mail from this manager replying they would be a reference for

  17. mood stabilizers and school

    MollNick posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Did BSN prior to diagnosis of BP disorder. Now on Trileptal and planning on going back to school. Anyone have a problem with concentrating/learning while in school on mood stabilizers or anti-seizure...

  18. I hate nursing!!!

    MollNick replied to OverlyStressedRN's topic in Nursing Career

    There are many areas of nursing you could go into. If you are not happy with where you are now, find someplace else to work since it is so possible to be happy in a different area of

  19. Overwhelmed at my new job..

    MollNick replied to nikkimgxo's topic in Nursing Career

    It will get better for you and much easier. Don't beat yourself up over it. Give it some time, this is all very new to

  20. Is it ok to do this?

    MollNick replied to SydneyJo1's topic in Nursing Career

    It's also a good idea to send a formal letter to the manager thanking them for the

  21. Info on lna training..please help

    MollNick replied to xrayhippie's topic in Nursing Career

    I have never heard of a LNA myself. If you want to be a nurse, don't waste your time and spend a bunch of time on courses that will not transfer to a nursing program so you don't have to retake them...

  22. Tele nurse wants to explore other fields in nursing

    MollNick replied to interactiveasian's topic in Nursing Career

    I did one year tele and am in 15th year ICU/CCU. I am currently looking to change to home health since I am totally burned out on critical care. Actually, I am also burned out on hospital bedside...

  23. which route to go...

    MollNick replied to steph1217's topic in Nursing Career

    There are hospital systems that offer nursing programs through the local colleges which is easier to get into than trying to apply directly to the college for nursing. This is available to only...

  24. nursing research topics!!!

    MollNick replied to hapi2007's topic in Nursing Career

    You might think about diabetes among tribal groups since diabetes is so prevalent in this population, more so than any other

  25. Registry nurse....is this advisable for new grads?

    MollNick replied to neil890123's topic in Nursing Career

    Whatever area of nursing in the hospital you want to work in, look for an internship in that area. You will receive the best training there. As for the registry and working in an ICU as a new grad,...