Da Monk

Da Monk

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  1. need help for severe depression

    Da Monk replied to needs help's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have the following?: Depressed mood or sadness most everyday, most of the day, for 2 or more weeks; Anhedonia(inability to enjoy most activities); Tearfulness, oversleeping, poor sleep,...

  2. Intractible Hiccups

    Da Monk replied to chartleypj's topic in General Nursing

    Home remedy=damsen preserves. Eat a

  3. social anxiety

    Da Monk replied to brandy119's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest you see a psychiatrist to get a definitive diagnosis for your anxiety problem. There are numerous medications that can be used to treat anxiety. Zoloft is an SSRI used to treat social...

  4. Working with a racist

    Da Monk replied to xmaxiex's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Contact HR. It would be unprofessional not to do

  5. 10th demise this month!

    Da Monk replied to rpbear's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why not have some staff therapy sessions about this with A GOOD PSYCHIATRIC NURSE? Masters Level Psych RN's are qualified and probably more atuned to what goes on in another RN's head. And I've never...

  6. Psych nurses in NC???

    Da Monk replied to NurseKate's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    State hospital pay is very poor. But, the retirement is good--if you can wait that

  7. Thumb sucking adults

    Da Monk replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's a T.O. Transitional object. Toddlers do it-rub something soft against their face. It's soothing. Reminds them of the softness of the mother's

  8. Why do I feel so guilt-ridden?

    Da Monk replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you recover in short order. Consider this. You could go to work and make everyone ill. Do not feel guilty. If they feel it's OK for you to come to work, they are wrong. Your guilt is misplaced....

  9. Need input re: job offer at Duke

    Da Monk replied to iliket3's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The Triangle Area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) is a beautiful area, but it is not as cheap as one might think, when compared with the rest of that area. Alamance County is close to Durham and Duke...

  10. Help with "Bait & Switch" tactics at new job

    Da Monk replied to TennNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Another thought. At a $1.50 less per hour and not counting raises over time and overtime pay, that $1.50 less per hour comes to $31,200.00 less over a ten year period, based on a 40 hour week. And...

  11. Help with "Bait & Switch" tactics at new job

    Da Monk replied to TennNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Triage RN 34, RUN, RUN, RUN as soon as you can. You are in jeopardy. It sounds as if you practice in a gulag. All is set up to place blame for anything perceived as a negative situation on the staff....

  12. Sentara's Nursing School

    Da Monk replied to kerinvb's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I graduated from the old Norfolk General Hospital SON in 1975. If that is still a diploma program, run away fast. Get a BSN somewhere. You are right. You will get lots of clinical experience. That's...

  13. Winchester Medical Center

    Da Monk replied to BookishRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I looked at a position there about 7 months ago. I have 30 years experience as an RN. Their salaries were a joke. Their diffs are a

  14. yellow fever vaccine

    Da Monk replied to HarryPotter's topic in General Nursing

    I had the vaccine in the Navy years ago. I seem to recall a brief period of mild malaise afterwards. But, it was no

  15. Help with "Bait & Switch" tactics at new job

    Da Monk replied to TennNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Your manager is incompetent. Her behavior is unacceptable. She apparently allows the secretary to act out. You were lied to. From what you said about the manager being incorrect about the date you...

  16. Psych RN Continuing Ed?

    Da Monk replied to HeyFraydo's topic in Psychiatric

    I have found the CEU offerings on Medscape Nursing to be good. I guess there is always the question of the CEU's being accepted, but the material is current and you can print out a certificate. And...

  17. Any Psychic Nurses?

    Da Monk replied to chelsea32's topic in Holistic

    Wow! Psychic RN's. "I'm sorry to tell you this Mr. Smith. I've just had a psychic experience and I saw your death. So, if I were you, I would not plan on making it through your colonoscopy. Make sure...

  18. What do you HATE to do at work?

    Da Monk replied to mickeymouse1205's topic in General Nursing

    Going To

  19. Canadians seek ban on U.S. drug shopping

    Da Monk replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Maybe Kerry can get us drugs from Mexico, France, Germany, or Russia. He has so many friends

  20. Canadians seek ban on U.S. drug shopping

    Da Monk replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Maybe Kerry can get us drugs from Mexico, France, Germany, or Russia. He has so many friends

  21. Real Life Advice, Please....

    Da Monk replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Ok! Lots of good advice in here. But, these kind folks here are not your psychiatrist nor your therapist. It is now time for you to act. Antidepressant meds work quickly for some individuals. I think...

  22. Real Life Advice, Please....

    Da Monk replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    As an experienced psych RN, I would strongly suggest you take the prescribed Effexor and give it a chance to work. It sounds as if you are getting very depressed and overwhelmed. You do not have to...

  23. Xray tech~ more $$$ than RN???

    Da Monk replied to SoulShine75's topic in Nursing Career

    I think I'll try selling

  24. Medical Draft----is It Coming???

    Da Monk replied to perseus29's topic in General Nursing

    What is this? MTV? The

  25. Travel Nursing Advice

    Da Monk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've had a difficult time finding a suitable permanent position near my home and it seems the only option left to me is to travel. I've looked at several travel companies and some of the packages are...