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1. SANEs - what's in your bag?

   tapeitup replied to tejon's topic in Forensic

   ALS= alternate light source. Someone did a blurb about what it detects a couple of responses above

2. SANEs - what's in your bag?

   tapeitup replied to tejon's topic in Forensic

   We also have carts with supplies. I bring my SANE bag and leave my purse locked in my vehicle. I have a water bottle for me, mints and a prepackaged snack (I’m in the room for several hours.) my bag...

3. Psychiatric charting help

   tapeitup replied to cooyoo's topic in Psychiatric

   Hi. We have an EMR which requires a mental status assessment (checksheet) to be done separately, which includes orintation, mood, affect, thought contant etc. I then do my sift note. My standard note...

4. Theraputic ideas for patient activities

   tapeitup replied to amwatkins72's topic in Psychiatric

   Many patients like the adult coloring books. I also taught finger knitting in an adult unit and it was a HUGE hit with women AND men. Patients were so proud of their accomplishment. We finger knit a...

5. Pros and cons of psych nursing?

   tapeitup replied to AngelusLapsus's topic in Psychiatric

   How often does one work with a violent/aggressive patient? (daily, weekly, monthly?) One perspective... I am on a med/ surg floor. We deal with physically aggressive, verbally abusive patients ALL...

6. To all current and past Massasoit Community College Nursing Students

   tapeitup replied to TC_2014's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I'm in the day program. - What do I like: we have great instructors who really want us to succeed. I love the program. - What do I dislike: we've had some communication issues. I think they are...

7. My patient dropped her baby!

   tapeitup replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm just starting my maternity clinical. OP, I think you bring to light an important topic, so I asked what the policy is at our facility. I was told that moms on PCAs are NOT allowed to be alone w/...

8. On being a mandated reporter

   tapeitup replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

   PS- can you contact the court? Another thought - years ago I was given great advice... Start at the top... a letter stating your concerns for the child's safety to the interim DCF commissioner OR...

9. On being a mandated reporter

   tapeitup replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

   Random thoughts.... Contacting the police that a controlled substance is missing? So sorry for you and the

10. Massasoit nursing program 2014

    tapeitup replied to Masstudent2014's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    GUYS, CHECK your mail. GOT MY LETTER today!!! Tell the world

11. Massasoit nursing program 2014

    tapeitup replied to Masstudent2014's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Sent my request!

12. Massasoit nursing program 2014

    tapeitup replied to Masstudent2014's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Mallygirl - yes I would be interested in doing

13. Massasoit nursing program 2014

    tapeitup replied to Masstudent2014's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    OMG!! I'm changed to Nursing Day. Best news. Going to "tape up the town" tonight. I can't express how happy I am and can't wait to get the letter. - for those feeling in the dumps, this is my 3rd year...

14. Massasoit nursing program 2014

    tapeitup replied to Masstudent2014's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Very

15. Massasoit nursing program 2014

    tapeitup replied to Masstudent2014's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Another day... No change to the