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  1. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    Psychaprn replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm an APRN-nurse practioner. Do you mean us or RN's? Ct.--that's where I practice. We only need a collaborative contract with an MD they don't supervise us. Only NP's and PA's can write...

  2. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    Psychaprn replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Or maybe the information does get in and bombards the diabetic-leaving them to think the hell with it-this disease is going to kill me no matterr what and it will rob me of one organ or limb at a...

  3. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    Psychaprn replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Yeah, I always thought DI was caused by a med like Lithium or Steroids and was reversible-Anyone know more about Diabetes

  4. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    Psychaprn replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I agree-I always thought DI was caused by meds-i.e. lithium, steroids, etc. and that it was

  5. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    Psychaprn replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Talk to your MD or a Certified Diabetes Educator about yopur food plan and/or Byetta. It's an injectable med supposed to work with oral meds and may promote some wt. loss..My insur. co. just denied...

  6. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    Psychaprn replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

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  7. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    Psychaprn replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    As a diabetic and a nurse I really appreciate this discussion. It's a tough disease to live with and sometimes you just want a vacation. I'm an insulin dependent Type 2. It's so nice to see the...

  8. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    Psychaprn replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've had to give an MD'sDEA number when I phoned in meds for one of my pts. on vacation in Texas. I like Ct. .-we have a COLLABORATIVE relationship with MD.'s not

  9. Opinions on med dosage for bipolar teen daughter

    Psychaprn replied to TitaniaSidhe's topic in Psychiatric

    In my experience , the dose of depakote is determined by drawing a blood level and assessing a dose change according to that and the clinical presentation. Check with the

  10. Banning smoking for psychiatric patients

    Psychaprn replied to Bjo's topic in Psychiatric

    Interesting thread- I know that people who smoke or use excessive caffeine need higher doses of meds. I wouldn't want to work on a unit where patients were forced to quit smoking-increased...

  11. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    Psychaprn replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

  12. Lithium and fluid intake, need your input

    Psychaprn replied to kadokin's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh- and let's not forget, caffeinated beverages don't count in the fluid intake recommended for Li users due to the diuretic properties. I think the possibility of Li toxicity from inadequate fluids...

  13. PAradoxical Reaction to Zxprexa Zydis?

    Psychaprn replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    In my experience any antipsychotic can cause a motor restlessnes and agitation caused by a side effect called akisthisia. More common with the older antipsychotics, it can be treated with klonopin,...

  14. Your employer's policy re: *snow and ice*?

    Psychaprn replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    PLEASE DON'T BE TALKED INTO THE OLD-"TAKE IT ON THE CHIN AND DO IT FOR THE PATIENTS" PHOILOSOPHY SPOUTED BY SOME STAFF OR ADMINISTRATION. YOUR GETTING IN AN ACCIDENT OR ARRIVING AT WORK TERRIFIED IS...

  15. Antidepressants and Sex Drive??

    Psychaprn replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Psychiatric

    Some People Take An SSRI( Lexapro Etc.)and Wellbutrin To Increase Sex Drive. Consider A Second Opinion. HEY DOES ANYONE KNOW WHY IT SAYS WARN 0% UNDER MY NAME WHEN I

  16. Hello

    Psychaprn replied to gslone25's topic in Psychiatric

    Welcome

  17. My first and hopefully last resignation letter I will ever have to type...

    Psychaprn replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Can't You Be Potentially Sued For Patient Abandonment By Walking Off A Job Without Giving

  18. funniest thing you saw a nurse do.......

    Psychaprn replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    Back When I Worked In Inpt. Psych As A Staff Nurse I Was Resposible For Caring For Pts. In The Recovery Room AFTER ECT-SHOCK THERAPY I Was Accountable For Monitoring Their Condition After The Shock...

  19. I need advice about Advil (Lorazepam)

    Psychaprn replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    Dear Krissy, I'm Getting Worried Abput You. First You Posted About Percocet Withdrawal And Drinking On Wellbuitrin. Now You're Asking Us About Ativan-please Talk To Your Psychiatrist. As An...

  20. seizure from wellbutrin

    Psychaprn replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    Dear Krissy, Wellbutrin Is Contraindicated During Any Drug Withdrawal Since At That Time Risk Of Seizure Is Greater Anyway. Also , If You Drink And Take Antidepressants You Might As Well Throw...

  21. patient killed herself last week....

    Psychaprn replied to finn_fab's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm So Sorry. I Hope You'll Remember The Patients You May Have Helped Not Suicide And The Ones You'll Help In The

  22. Munchausen's or psudoseizures??

    Psychaprn replied to RN_2_B_2006's topic in Psychiatric

    YOU DON'T MENTION IF IT'S GRAND MAL SZS. IS SHE ON MEDS FOR SZS.?IF IT IS , I THOUGHT INCONTINENCE WERE FEATURES. SHE COULD HAVE DEPRESSION WHICH COULD ACCOUNT FOR ALL HER SYMPTOMS OR A PERSONALITY...

  23. MS Psychiatric Nursing with no experience?

    Psychaprn replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    SORRY, I THINK IT'S A RECIPE FOR DISASTER! MOST OF MY KNOWLEDGE CAME FROM MY WORK EXPERIENCES AS A BSN THEN AN MS. I WOULD BE AFRAID YOU COULD BE INJURED OR OVERWHELMED. I WOULD TRY TO WORK FIRST...

  24. question about psych meds

    Psychaprn replied to Ms.RN's topic in Psychiatric

    THANKS FOR THE INFO. IN THIS AREA-CT. DEPAKOTE IS USED ALOT FOR SZS., BIPOLAR ILLNESS AND EVEN MIGRAINES. PERSONALLY , I LIKE TOPOMAX. I DID RECEIVE A L ETTER A FEW YRS AGO WARNING ABOUT NOT...

  25. Safety in LTC

    Psychaprn replied to sparkplug's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ITHINK IT'S IMPORTANT THAT ANY LTC FACILITY HAS PSYCHIATRIC APRN'S/PSYCHIATRISTS AVAILABLE FOR CONSULTS ON RESIDENTS DUE TO THE POTENTIAL VIOLENCE, DETERIORATING HEALTH. STAFF AND FAMILY STRESS THAT...