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  1. Antidepressants and children-New Info

    wam79 replied to lsyorke's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in psych, but I work with adults. When I read about using meds on kids I am bothered. We know that the brain is still developing during adolesent years. We also know that the meds are under...

  2. RN refresher courses?

    wam79 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have been a nurse foe 20+ years . I have been working in acute Psych for the past 12 years. I would like to work in Critical care again ,but I feel I should get some type of training to "catch up" ....

  3. RN refresher courses?

    wam79 replied to wam79's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the sugestions. the website is more basic than what I had in mind, but I like your idea about contacting area hospitals. I know they will hire new grads into a mentored bridging program....

  4. "A monkey can be trained to do what you nurses do"

    wam79 replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

    It's ufortunate that so many nurses have seen this behavior from some MD's. The best you can do is to tell the doc that his behavior is not appropriate and you would be glad to talk with him after the...

  5. Working Night shift...when do you sleep

    wam79 replied to nattiekatt's topic in General Nursing

    some people adjust to nights very well. Me I worked nights for two years and could never get used to it. I just got used to being tired :chuckle . Now I work a night every few weeks and I do ok just...

  6. What if someone created a "Nurses Information Network" that told the straight dope...

    wam79 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    A good idea that will never work. To many petty people. I'm sure I am not the only person to have worked for small minded bosses at one time or

  7. Pay scales: ADN versus BSN

    wam79 replied to bowkerj's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an Associate Nurse . If it is an option for you get the BSN. The choices available to you in the future will be limited with the Associates.You set yourself up to be the "goto" person on the ward...

  8. Are you on pay when giving or recieving report?

    wam79 replied to oldhag's topic in General Nursing

    If you are on duty you are to be

  9. OK so tell me about Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Certification...

    wam79 replied to stephvrn's topic in Psychiatric

    The American Psychiatric Nurses Association has info related to certificationon their web site http://www.apna.org like the previous reply stated there is a lot more than taking the test. When I...

  10. Psychiatric Advance Directive

    wam79 replied to blue gardenia's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in Hawaii in Acute care. I have patients that refuse meds and treatment. It is the patients right to refuse. On my ward refusing meds is grounds for discharge or if the person is not safe for...

  11. Flu shot facts

    wam79 replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    I get a flu shot every year. My wife used to not take a shot. years ago she got the flu. Real ill for a couple of weeks. I never even got a runny nose. Now we both get the

  12. Alcoholic Male, should i do nursing?

    wam79 replied to DevinS's topic in Nursing Career

    I am an RN now and I have worked in substance abuse and Psych. First congrats on staying clean and sober . Nursing school is stressful and you should avoid putting yourself in that position right now....

  13. fatigue and SSRIs

    wam79 replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

    The newer meds like venlafaxine (Effexor) have fewer reported side effects. Effexor inhibits seratonin and norepinephrine. It has less sedative and anticholinergic than SSRIs. That may be a better...

  14. Ever been told to "fake" CPR on a patient???

    wam79 replied to boulergirl's topic in General Nursing

    I had a rotten experience years ago. I had a patient that was well knon to the staff. Woman in her 30's. fighting a losing batle with leukemia developed an untreatable infection in her sinuses. Her...

  15. Nursing Identity: is it to Dress in White?

    wam79 replied to Daqueengene's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was in the hospital after major surg. I had a tough time telling who was who when they came into the room. Must be a lot worse for lay people who are ill. No need for nurses to be in a white uniforn...

  16. THE QUESTION US STUDENTS REALLY WANT TO KNOW?? Starting Salary and What State.

    wam79 replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    Bingo-- It's not just the

  17. Best shift to work with teens at home

    wam79 replied to RodeoLP's topic in General Nursing

    Mom was an RN and worked nights. As a teen I loved it. I was kind of wild and mom wasn't home to realize how late I was out. I got lucky and didn't make any big mistakes. For teens work days be with...

  18. Showering styles

    wam79 replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Nursing Humor

    It's true but I don't "woo-woo" every time, do the Homer Simpson "Belly Jiggle" sometimes too Being male = no

  19. Test sites Long Beach or San Diego.

    wam79 replied to PJ in Ca.'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did my CPNE at Long Beach in 1996 if you have questions for someone who's been there ask

  20. fatigue and SSRIs

    wam79 replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

    You may feel better with more time to get used to the med ,but I would contact your prescriber and ask about the fatigue. Tired all day is no good and feeling drowsy while driving is dangerous. You...

  21. migrating to Australia from US

    wam79 replied to wam79's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    The thread at the top of the topic is great.I'm going to spend the afternoon looking at the sites. No problem with the "sign on bonus" no such thing in Hawaii either.

  22. THE QUESTION US STUDENTS REALLY WANT TO KNOW?? Starting Salary and What State.

    wam79 replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on where you work. Average to start in Honolulu is $55,000 -

  23. need advice - delicate situation (long)

    wam79 replied to mkf0605's topic in General Nursing

    I would make a record of the dates involved. Write down what has been said and by who. You do not have to tolerate being harassed. Look here http://www.dol.gov/elaws .this is a good starting place to...

  24. Men in Nursing

    wam79 replied to NeuroNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 20+ years. Never regreted it. When I first started work there were three male nurses in the hospital. I had no problems. If anything the nurses I worked with spoiled me because...

  25. Slandered at work by another nurse...need advice asap

    wam79 replied to rosieseattle's topic in General Nursing

    The best advice is to get the incident on record with your agency. You have to cover yourself. If the Nurse Manager is allowing this to happen you can't count on her to cover you. I would ask to have...