I'm not a criminal justice professional, but do I think we have some of the wording just a little bit mistaken. I think these patients are to be referred to as being "in state custody" or "in federal...
icusleep says: "drug tests are usually 5 panel; they look for marijuana, cocaine/amphetamines, opiods, pcp, and barbiturates." don't make the dumb mistake i did! do not eat anything, for instance a...
ARNPsomeday replied to Meraki's topic in Psychiatric
Interesting question, jecado. Thanks for posting it. CharlieRN, where do you find such a great group of guys? (I'm still in school but learn all I can about psych which is where I wish to be.) Are...
you're right. please get good help soon so that you can feel a little better. you can think of this as a horrible experience, or as your chance to get genuine control from now on. and some peace....
even if a blood test reveals that you take psych meds, please do not stop taking your good medications! if they allow you to control things and the side effects are bearable, julie, please do not ever...
wow, severina. you are very brave. my hat is off to you! i sure would like to be your workmate and start a support network for us and other workers in our situtation in the workplace. my disorder...
hello, severina. i hope to graduate as an rn in eleven months. i too struggle with mental illness. major depression, but it's in remission. like you, i have contemplated hospice care for the same...
Thank you, thank you medpsychRN for sharing some of your perspective and experience. I was leaning more toward not discussing it at all because you just never know- whether colleague, patient or doc....
Thank you for starting and adding to this enlightening thread. It means alot to this student nurse. As an abused child, I had depression, but wasn't diagnosed until the age of 34 after I lost my...