paufortaleza

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1. Best way to handle a delusional patient when they accuse you?

   paufortaleza replied to imapsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

   don't argue. dont feed into their delusions. reinforce reality. walk away.

2. psych nursing and lunches

   paufortaleza replied to aroyce's topic in Psychiatric

   just leave the building when you take your lunch. i enjoy those 30 minutes to

3. IM Ativan

   paufortaleza replied to dc529's topic in Psychiatric

   No dilution in my experience. and i use a 1 inch 23g

4. Does psych nursing affect ur home life?

   paufortaleza replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Psychiatric

   Yes it does affect your home and social life.. by being a better listener, a more patient individual and you tend to get better at deciphering what is going on inside people's head without passing...

5. question about "cutters"

   paufortaleza replied to sarasmith805's topic in Psychiatric

   I would be ashamed if this said "nurse" works in a psych facility, but.. still, whatever kind of nurse you are, you should not judge or look down upon on things like "cutting". Mostly this is frowned...

6. What books are best for content when studying for the NCLEX RN?

   paufortaleza replied to scm0831's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Saunder's comprehensive 5th ed! Just stick to one author so you wont be confused

7. NCLEX advice ???

   paufortaleza replied to ErinW92's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   .2 months is enough ( well, at least for me :)) Take a break after graduation! you deserve it! If you don't have work that's great, you have more time to study and can enjoy at least a 2 day break...

8. Help! I can't seem to concentrate in studying!

   paufortaleza replied to youngstud17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   YOu can do it! just believe in yourself. You already know what's gonna happen because you've already experienced it.. Don't let your anxiety get the best of you. Just know your material and keep a...

9. Hurst review online

   paufortaleza replied to Dajugama's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I Love it! I took the LIVE review and what you can learn in a span of 3 days will surprise you. They only go over the CORE contents or the MUST knows. Its perfect if you're a fresh graduate. But if...

10. hurst online vs hogan book review

    paufortaleza replied to rdtolly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would go with the HURST online. Its gives you what you ACTUALLY need to know and Aunt marlene is really funny. I don't zone out when I watch the online