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I'm looking to transition back to Psych from Acute Rehab. I would like ANY info on any of the hospitals in which I've applied. I've read terrible things about St. E's, online, but not from those who actually work there. I did read a report that w...

As a nurse who's recently gone back to psych (my true love), I was totally taken aback by the type of training my state psych facility provides. I'm a patient-first advocate, and always concerned for what's right for patients. Patient's should nev...

Because, portion control as a dietary recommendation has worked SOOO well thus far?? C'mon.... If you're eating hyper-palatable foods that cause insulin spikes and leptin resistance, you will lose the battle with your own BIOLOGY. (Much of that foo...

Nonspecific and Nonselective drugs. What's the difference? Can someone do a better job than my text in helping me differentiate between the two? The definitions of the two terms sound the same to me. Thanks all!

Hello all, I'm transitioning over to my true love from acute rehab to my true love, psychiatric nursing. But recently I've been approached by some recruiters to to consider addictions nursing. At first, I blew it off, but after a bit of research and ...

Hey! I got hired at NVMHI. I'm on their most acute unit, and I'm still on orientation. Once I'm up and running, I'll let you know.

Agreed, but how does your facility handle such situations?

Nothing? I was expecting this to be a hot button topic... :flamesonb

Yes, there are 2 different camps. One that is of the "Safe starch" variety, and one that is of the low carb variety. Some Paleo folks eat plenty of carbs, but the most popular version of the diet is low-ish carb. And I like to tell people that An...

Well, going tech would be helpful for you to understand what the nursing team goes thru and how the process works. However, I think that if you stayed the course, you'd be fine. You're clearly learned in MH. That will serve you well. However, if...

My fault, I didn't realize it was strictly meta-analysis you required. I was referring to a Randomized Controlled Trails with subject over 1,000. Nevertheless, there are some in that list I supplied.

I've already explained why this doesn't matter, please pay attention. I never said they were. I agree with one thing, you are indeed arrogant. I alone am not declaring that the AMA,ADA, NANP, and IAACN don't know what they're talking about, but ...

i'll make this real simple for you. what you are asking has never been done for any diet...not even the current recommendations by the ada. the largest rct study for a diet was 827 and that was the "diogenes study." (pubmed link) and that fa...

agreed. but nobody ever said there was just "one or two" studies. meta-analysis of the studies works, however, when the body of the research is founded on bunk principles (such as the lipid hypothesis, or the china study) with no question as to whe...

I used to work psych as an LPN about 3 years ago, went to a stroke unit, and then was hired at a state psych hospital this month. Needless to say, a lot is coming back to me, and I am having a lot of "oh yeah" moments. You'll learn to notice when a ...

Thanks for your response! It's nice to find your niche. I have to admit that having an interest in psych, but having worked in a medical area is what made me consider addictions nursing. The combination of the two is enticing. I ended up getting ...

Thanks for responding. So is it the manipulation you don't like? Because in my unit, there are some very manipulative people. It's nice to run in to a nurse that loves psych as well.

I apologize for my retort to your cynicism as well. I'm pretty passionate about nutrition... Look, I understand. I'm a skeptic too. And the things you mention above about coffee enemas,etc, I agree it's crazy. But I rely on the research and scien...

And your maturity is revealed. Make fun, condescend, and blow me off as a conspiracy theorist if you must. I can't think for you, but clearly the ADA does. Research Pubmed. Read the peer-reviewed literature and please dont just read the abstract...

A bit of a short-sighted response, but I'll play. To say that "Those results are from weight loss" not 100% true and is missing the point. First, those improvements I listed were just the off the top of my head. However, if you insist on needing m...

We Paleo folks are ALL about science! I've been "Ancestral" or "Paleo" for about 1 and 1/2 years now. It's completely changed my life. So much so that it's inspired me to consider changing careers to RD or Nutrition Research. Some anecdotal n=1 e...

You need to wear that like a badge of honor! Funny thing is that I completely forgot about "The look" since the last time I worked psych. I was JUST talking to my wife about this! Now that I'm going back to a state psych hospital, and telling my...

Okay, I got the job at a local state psych facility! Yeah! I have always loved psych and really feel like it's what I was meant to do. But all of my past experience was with peds and adolescents, and over 3 years ago as an LPN. Since then, as an ...

Thanks for all of the suggestions. Keep them coming!

Really? I thought the floodgates would open up!