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  1. Cymbalta

    medpsychRN replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are thinking of Celexa which is the same as Lexapro (Lexapro works faster). Good

  2. Please help us deal with problem co-worker

    medpsychRN replied to cabbage patch rn's topic in General Nursing

    Funny because I also work with a nurse that drives everybody NUTS! Slow as molasses unless she's tired and wants to take a break. One reason she's slow is so she can say she's too busy to help on...

  3. Cymbalta

    medpsychRN replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think as long as the Ambien is working it's okay. If it stops working then you'll have a problem. I think your best bet is to talk to the doc about antidepressants in general and what made him...

  4. As nurses we take a tremenous responsibility upon ourselves & I made a mistake

    medpsychRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have to be honest, I had difficulty figuring out what you were talking about! Meaning, I was made aware of how little I know and if I was in CCU, I'd be in over my head in about 30 seconds! You...

  5. University of chicago hosp

    medpsychRN replied to romsy's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have heard nothing about a hiring freeze at County and I work across the street from there. The 3 hospitals in the area have been in discussion about combining services for some time although...

  6. University of chicago hosp

    medpsychRN replied to romsy's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Two different areas of the city. Northwestern is downtown on the lake. U of C in the Hyde Park area. Both are pricey areas to live. I happen to like Northwestern. I have friends who work there...

  7. University of chicago hosp

    medpsychRN replied to romsy's topic in Illinois Nursing

    University of Illinois at

  8. What is the correct way to wean off a pt. on Paxil?

    medpsychRN replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in Psychiatric

    I have seen patients get an unbelievable amount of SSRI's and other antidepressants and never come close to serotonin syndrome. I'm not saying it can't or doesn't happen. It's common practice to...

  9. Need advice in dealing with a "contrary" Psychiatrist

    medpsychRN replied to Nikilea's topic in Psychiatric

    Making a "mistake" doesn't give someone else license to verbally abuse you. To do it in front of a patient (psych no less) is unprofessional. It is staff's responsibility to model appropriate...

  10. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    medpsychRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You go

  11. Need advice in dealing with a "contrary" Psychiatrist

    medpsychRN replied to Nikilea's topic in Psychiatric

    I've been thinking about this post for several days. Yes, the OP should have followed policy and procedure regarding meds. Yes, the worst case would be she'd be fired and lose her license. But does...

  12. migraine faker at the ED!

    medpsychRN replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

    The chronic pain patients I've seen are pretty responsible. They are seen regularly by their docs and follow the recommended treatment. Usually when asked, they tell a long tale of procedures tried...

  13. reporting a collegue

    medpsychRN replied to sax_journey's topic in General Nursing

    I wondering if there are other witnesses? I'd guess there are. I'd be concerned if I reported it to my manager and the nurse was fired she'd go to work somewhere else and the abuse would continue....

  14. An Ethical Dilemma

    medpsychRN replied to StudentRN_Sara's topic in Legal

    I think the key word is suspected. I agree with sending the mom out of the

  15. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    medpsychRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The clinical time is the same whether you are an ADN or a BSN. ADN's can and do provide the same patient care. I believe if the BSN program allowed people to specialize and had additional clinical...

  16. What does STAT mean to your Lab?

    medpsychRN replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work there are scheduled lab times. 6A, 10A, 2P, 8P. They only draw stats after 10:30 at night, weekdays only. If you want a lab at any other time, you draw it yourself or have the resident...

  17. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    medpsychRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think you are equating one's ability to abstract with education. I readily agree my eleven year old grandson does not have the ability to see the consequences of actions. However, this comes with...

  18. How does your facility handle swallowers?

    medpsychRN replied to medpsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Interested in knowing the negative/positive consequences you are using.

  19. 15 minute checks...worth using??

    medpsychRN replied to Meraki's topic in Psychiatric

    We have q 15 minute checks. I would hope that this has prevented something from happening but as we have been incident free it's hard to say that this is true solely because of the checks. Actually,...

  20. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    medpsychRN replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    On another thread, the topic is focused on the lack of respect MD's have for nurses and how having a BSN may or may not provide this. While not condoning people's bragging about their salary and...

  21. How does your facility handle swallowers?

    medpsychRN replied to medpsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

    You know, I never thought about the sexual aspect of that sentence! Honestly, that's what we call them. We have used mitts (which is considered a restraint) with some success. Of course the minute...

  22. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    medpsychRN replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been in nursing for 30 years and when a family member asks me a question, I usually don't know what the blazes they are talking about! They go to the doctor and then come home with half the...

  23. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    medpsychRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sorry! Nurses can be talked into all sorts of things (overtime, short staffed) I think mainly because we are women. Men wouldn't put up with half the stuff women put up with. Yes, there are more...

  24. Need advice in dealing with a "contrary" Psychiatrist

    medpsychRN replied to Nikilea's topic in Psychiatric

    Unfortunately I had something similar happen when a psychiatrist complained to the staff in the nursing station about me. I asked to talk to him privately when he came to the floor and he ..well,...

  25. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    medpsychRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm sorry but I don't think having a degree is going to make much difference in regards to a union and collective bargaining. I think nurses are already on the same page. Better, safer staff to...