SheriffLauren

SheriffLauren

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  1. Entitled Nurses?

    SheriffLauren posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I just started a new job and aside from this one thing that KEEPS happening every time I go to work and interact with nurses outside of my unit, I really like it. But every day a nurse I haven't...

  2. Ever Feel Inadequate?

    SheriffLauren replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

    THIS! I did this exact thing when I was a new grad and it worked! I took stuff from my hero-nurses and bettered myself and built up my confidence. I think more nurses than you think are hyper critical...

  3. Moving to Washington

    SheriffLauren replied to ashleyg037's topic in Washington Nursing

    2 weeks. I called to check into what was going too. They were really nice and answered all my

  4. RN looking for advice on which hospitals to apply to in Seattle, WA

    SheriffLauren replied to caslas32's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow you have some great experience! I bet you have an easy time finding a job. Swedish medical, Virginia mason and Northwest I would recommend applying at. One of them is noted for its stroke care,...

  5. Split on jobs. I need insight. Public Health Position of Medsurg Floor.

    SheriffLauren replied to Kandake's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I went into acute/lt psych straight out of school, for the state too. I did that for three years, the experience was excellent and i feel confident that i could do any behavioural setting/any related...

  6. Pseudo Seizures

    SheriffLauren replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    On the psych units I've only seen a pseudo seizure caused the pt was highly

  7. How much is a normal raise

    SheriffLauren replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    Switch jobs, try to negotiate a higher pay at the new one, or join a union position where the raises are negotiated

  8. Moving to Seattle/surrounding area

    SheriffLauren replied to CaneRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    HI, I'm relocating out there next week! I've visited a bunch and love the area. Looks like a bunch of outdoor stuff, people seem pretty into art, games and music. The pay scale looks pretty good, I...

  9. Prison nursing vs psych nursing

    SheriffLauren replied to Jmarty31's topic in Correctional

    I've worked with a good number of forensic patients. Many of them need counseling/education on basic life skills and also should be taking some medication, though not always. Some are detoxing too,...

  10. Moving to Washington

    SheriffLauren replied to ashleyg037's topic in Washington Nursing

    I just completed this process in february for my move out there in MAY! That linknursej22 sent you is what i used. Nursys is easy to use too. Fill out the form and mail it in. They took about a week...

  11. Personality Disorders and Recovery

    SheriffLauren replied to WinterLilac's topic in Psychiatric

    Unfortunately this is true. And no matter how much education, support and resources the pt gets ultimately they need to make the decision to change and follow the plans/actions and use said resources....

  12. Mental Health Status tick-charting?

    SheriffLauren replied to MyrnaJean's topic in Psychiatric

    Meditech. They have the tick charting

  13. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    SheriffLauren replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    When patients come into psych institutionalized with criminal histories (assault charges, armed robbery....) and habitually reoffend to get recommitted, who have a personality disorder as their...

  14. Are you jealous of other nurses jobs/abilities?

    SheriffLauren replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I started out in psych and IT WAS THE LAST PLACE I WANTED TO BE but I'm, awesome at psych but I don't get to do IV's, or catheters, wound vacs... the only time i see wounds is when someone cuts...

  15. questions about suicide

    SheriffLauren replied to tothopic's topic in General Nursing

    By person do you mean patient? Not reporting a suicidal person isn't grounds for loosing your licence. Are you trained in psych? Also, you can be suicidal and have no plan, have a plan but no means to...

  16. Baby Boomers, Gen X'ers, & GenY/Millennials: Can We Work Together?

    SheriffLauren replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree. My favourite people at work, except for one friend my age group, are all twice my age. I think there are some overall trends in each generation but really were all different people and...

  17. Baby Boomers, Gen X'ers, & GenY/Millennials: Can We Work Together?

    SheriffLauren replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a millennial but totally tech stupid. I prefer to work with older coworkers because they tend to be more calm and mature. I think there are definitely overall majority differences between the...

  18. Typical Shift in Correctons?

    SheriffLauren replied to SheriffLauren's topic in Correctional

    Thank you all so much for taking the time to reply! I've been considering applying for positions at King county correctional Facility Seattle and Monroe Correctional facility (both in washington...

  19. Typical Shift in Correctons?

    SheriffLauren posted a topic in Correctional

    Hi, I'm looking to switch from psych to Corrections and I'm interested to know what a typical shift entails for you guys. At my facility I do IM's, pass meds, take Vitals, do insulins, monitor...

  20. Typical Shift in Correctons?

    SheriffLauren replied to SheriffLauren's topic in Correctional

    That sounds like an okay gig. One of my concerns being a female is security. I keep hearing that compared to locked psych it's safer because of the CO's, is that true? And Did you find that you...

  21. copy-cat" acts of self-harm

    SheriffLauren replied to eleldub's topic in Correctional

    Agreed. Many patients/people self harm in order to gain something (attention, the good drugs, a tip in the ambulance). It's strategic manipulation, not categorically a mental health

  22. Prison nursing vs psych nursing

    SheriffLauren replied to Jmarty31's topic in Correctional

    I think once you get the hang of working in with psych patients theyre great, but from what ive experienced and from what other coworkers have told me it seems that managment will make or break it for...

  23. Cute Tiny Blonde Girl

    SheriffLauren replied to RachealAnne's topic in Correctional

    This makes be feel a bit better about considering Corrections. Like the OP I'm a petite female (5'0 98lbs). I've worked in psych for 3yrs now and I'd like to say I'm pretty good at it, especially with...

  24. Travel Nursing: Agency reviews and recommendations?

    SheriffLauren replied to DiscGolfNurse's topic in Travel

    Are there any travel nurses who work in psych? Or any who have a background in psych? I'm interested in travel nursing and have 3yrs background in psych but depressed to see there doesnt seem to be a...

  25. ACLS cert: Online courses?

    SheriffLauren posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone completed an online ACLS certification course? I've been hearing from an RN at work that she takes a class for it, which sounds great (your own pace, test when ready, still able to work...