Retired APRN MSN, RN, APRN

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    For those with psych history

    Retired APRN replied to smoup's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked for a few years as a floor nurse and then head nurse in psychiatry, and for many years after that as a psych NP, and I strongly agree with what elkpark said. The floor nurse on a psych unit...
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    Best way to handle a delusional patient when they accuse you?

    Retired APRN replied to imapsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

    I also don't agree with reinforcing the delusion. Some alternatives are the calm refusal, described by MrChicagoRN above, reflecting the underlying feeling ("It must be awfully scary for you to feel...
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    Psych Nursing, oh yeah!!!

    Retired APRN replied to Hotfornursing's topic in Psychiatric

    Cool! That's where I started and it's my first love. Good luck and fasten your seat
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    Psych Nursing, oh yeah!!!

    Retired APRN replied to Hotfornursing's topic in Psychiatric

    Welcome! I love, love, loved psych nursing so much that I became a psych NP. I had to retire for medical reasons this year and I miss it so much! Oh, I'm so excited for you! It is challenging,...
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    Dating former patient

    Retired APRN replied to usnurse11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    (I thought I'd posted this, but I guess I didn't. I'm new here, so please excuse me if I've messed up.) In terms of professional ethics in psychiatry, there is no question: if someone has ever been...
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    question about "cutters"

    Retired APRN replied to sarasmith805's topic in Psychiatric

    The unfortunate truth is that when colleagues see the scars on your arms, they are going to wonder if you are unstable. It is sad, but you will have to educate and educate and educate - including...
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    Do Mean Girls make Mean Nurses

    Retired APRN replied to CSARmedic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nursing is a female-dominated profession, yes, and I am sure it can be difficult for a man to integrate himself into an estrogen-charged atmosphere. It can also be difficult for people to make...
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    Medical retirement - inactive too soon

    Retired APRN replied to Retired APRN's topic in Retired Nurses

    Thank you, Vicky. This feels like a very warm and welcoming community.
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    Distracting Roomate

    Retired APRN replied to ness05's topic in General Students

    You could also try getting noise-cancelling earphones (to use with or without music) to wear when she's bopping around and you're trying to
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    Do you have any inspiration/encouragement that could help me as I currently study?

    Retired APRN replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

    Do you know what's making you feel defeated and tired? If it's the volume of information, you may want to review your study skills and see if you can find some new ones. If the information is boring,...
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    Is this wrong???

    Retired APRN replied to emily12345's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, talking to your supervisor is a great idea. Your facility may have a policy about visiting residents who are no longer on your unit and/or about bringing in food from the
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    Medical retirement - inactive too soon

    Retired APRN replied to Retired APRN's topic in Retired Nurses

    Thanks for the quick and encouraging reply. What a good idea to look around the other forums and see if I can contribute. A way to be the I'm-so-useless