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  1. Artane (Trihexyphenidyl) vs Cogentin (Benztropine)

    electricblack posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello to all my Psych nurses, I have been wondering, we use Artane or Cogentin to treat EPS in Psychiatric nursing a lot. I am just curious as to what is the difference between the two; why use the...

  2. Workplace harassment/bullying

    electricblack posted a topic in Canada

    Does anyone here work for ONA (Ontario Nurses' Association)? I just have some inquiry about a situation that I've had the last few days with a colleague and am unsure of what to do. I can't be too...

  3. Patient rights to refuse?

    electricblack replied to wezzie, RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm from an Acute unit of 24, we do have groups running from 0900 to 1500 on weekdays and absolutely nothing on weekends. A good 30-40% attend the groups and the rest are usually to sick to join or...

  4. Emergency Psychiatric Medications

    electricblack replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    Code Whites (always prep meds and have someone call security so its handled smoothly). We use either Zyprexa 5-10 or cocktail of Haldol (2.5-5mg), Ativan (1-2mg), and Cogentin (2mg). Always offer...

  5. Job Prospects in Toronto for New Grad RN

    electricblack replied to kate.l's topic in Canada

    New grads are desperate for jobs but I honestly would not recommend kijiji for

  6. Penguin Cold Caps to reduce hair looss during Chemo??

    electricblack posted a topic in Oncology

    So a friend of mine's mum found out a few months ago that she has breast cancer and his family was just devastated over it. I know that this is a personal inquiry about an 'alternative' treatment...

  7. Leave new RN job before orientation starts

    electricblack replied to newrn887's topic in Nursing Career

    damn where are you from... sounds like you got a good offer soon as you

  8. help!! nurse under the influence at work

    electricblack replied to Sedation Vacation's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    in my workplace if you report anything including verbal or irs... they are far from anonymous... management mentions who reported you while they do the

  9. help!! nurse under the influence at work

    electricblack replied to Sedation Vacation's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    we had a staff coming in at work bumping into things and was previously fired for similar behaviour but because of her connections with management she got her job back and gave the nursing staff...

  10. Psych/Addictions: Withdrawal vs EPS

    electricblack posted a topic in Psychiatric

    So it happens that I work nights and they put me in Charge even though I still lack the experience and traning of being a Charge Nurse. One of the staff working with me was also a new RN and her pt...

  11. Psych/Addictions: Withdrawal vs EPS

    electricblack replied to electricblack's topic in Psychiatric

    great feedbacks... thank you

  12. Psych/Addictions: Withdrawal vs EPS

    electricblack replied to electricblack's topic in Psychiatric

    COW Score = 9

  13. Psych/Addictions: Withdrawal vs EPS

    electricblack replied to electricblack's topic in Psychiatric

    She has been on Percs for a good few years. I honestly am unsure if it was withdrawals but some senior nurses said it might be due to her history and presentation. She was afebrile and she has been...

  14. PT fell... Now I'm paralyzed with fear

    electricblack replied to mevsmom's topic in General Students

    CrazyGoonRN thank you for the

  15. PT fell... Now I'm paralyzed with fear

    electricblack replied to mevsmom's topic in General Students

    No worries things like that happen. Next time just lower bed, make sure side rails are down unless it is stated or ordered (it is a form of restraint after all and can increase the risk for fall...

  16. Toronto: Courses, Psychiatric Nursing to Medical Surgical

    electricblack posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    So here's the situation, I am currently employed full time as a Psychiatric Nurse and have had six months experience so far. I love Psych Nursing--it's quite rewarding, but am currently feeling like...

  17. Ontario New Grad Initiative, but graduate years ago

    electricblack posted a topic in Canada

    So here's the story. I failed my first two attempts of CRNE and basically just got my license on November last year. It has been two years since I graduated (2011) but technically I have not taken...

  18. Ontario New Grad Initiative, but graduate years ago

    electricblack replied to electricblack's topic in Canada

    Just an update. I found out from fellow co-workers that if the company is really willing to hire you and they are participants in the NGI program, they can send a request for finance and consider you...

  19. New psych nurse frustrated

    electricblack replied to Luzern2013's topic in Psychiatric

    That's beyond dangerous Omg! I say ask questions that's ridiculous I honestly am sick of facilities that takes shortcuts regardless of patient safety since it all falls on the nurses to assess

  20. PMHNP student - should I buy the DSM-5 PDR or Manual?

    electricblack replied to one phoenix rising's topic in Psychiatric

    Am thinking of buying it too but I'm not sure if I need or have the time for the extra large full size books. Either way I might buy the pocket version and the book itself....question is where do you...

  21. First RN Job and are asking me to do Charge Nurse Duty...

    electricblack replied to electricblack's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's harsh... I'd at least hope that they'd train those to be charge a little longer I have a feeling that they might train me for a day or not at all and am to just ask as I go along. Either way i...

  22. First RN Job and are asking me to do Charge Nurse Duty...

    electricblack posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So it is officially my second week at work. This has been my very first nursing job since I graduated on 2011 and they are already asking to train me for Charge Nurse Duties (keep in mind...this is a...

  23. Just started Psych Nursing... help!

    electricblack posted a topic in Psychiatric

    So I just started my orientation today for a FT job at the Acute Psych unit of a Mental Health hospital in Toronto and am overwhelmed by the informations being given already. A few things that am...

  24. Ontario New Grad Initiative, but graduate years ago

    electricblack replied to electricblack's topic in Canada

    I was in Toronto but had to move to just find a job and maybe gain enough experience to move back again in a few months or years or who knows I might like it here where I'm working now haha. Its very...

  25. Haldol with Ativan and Cogentin

    electricblack posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I understand there was a previous topic about this but it was already closed and I thought I just want to bring this topic to light in case if there are any new information and tips from our...