Morgan314

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  1. nutrition for psych

    Morgan314 replied to regglynn's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm not sure what your instructor is asking for, but I work in an community OP mental health center in NC, and many of our patients do not eat very nutritious meals because they have very limited...

  2. Risperdal Consta

    Morgan314 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I'd like to hear about any experiences with Risperdal Consta injections. The patients in our outpt clinic report that these injections are more painful than the Prolixin Dec or Haldol Dec injections...

  3. Risperdal Consta

    Morgan314 replied to Morgan314's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for your response. I feel so isolated in this situation because other nurses I've talked to have not had any issues with the injections. The troubles I've had giving Risperdal Consta is with...

  4. Student needs input

    Morgan314 replied to midcom's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thank you for your response to my response!! WOW, you are someone special for sure. You certainly have my greatest respect and admiration. I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I can imagine how...

  5. insurance

    Morgan314 replied to smoses99's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Do you mean not run tests based on the patient's insurance, or based on their lack of insurance? In our office, we have a large number of indigent patients who need labwork or other tests, but...

  6. Student needs input

    Morgan314 replied to midcom's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Maybe you got no replies because you answered your own questions which shows that you have put a lot of thought into your situation and show realistic insight into your limitations. Hospital nursing...

  7. Outpatient/Office Nursing

    Morgan314 replied to CocoChanel's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    On my first day of clinical in the hospital as a nursing student, I decided I hated hospital work and everyone in my class thought I was crazy. They couldn't understand why someone would want to be a...

  8. Evelyn Tomlin and her theory

    Morgan314 replied to regglynn's topic in Psychiatric

    Who is Evelyn

  9. Demand for psychiatric nursing?

    Morgan314 replied to Entepe's topic in Psychiatric

    If you like psych nursing and can find a job in that specialty after graduation, go for it. A lot of nurses would advise working in med-surg for awhile before moving into psych, but unless you just...

  10. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    Morgan314 replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    jh479352 Please do not give up!!!! There is another area of nursing that needs you, your talents, gifts, and skills. Find it. I felt the same way after losing jobs (prior to becoming a nurse, and...

  11. The LORD has done it for me

    Morgan314 replied to cynditoksRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you really

  12. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    Morgan314 replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    oh my goodness, after reading all these posts, things have really changed since I worked as a "real nurse." I've been in outpatient mental health for so long, I'd have to go back through school if I...

  13. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    Morgan314 replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My user name includes my dx: 314 I have inattentive type. I wish I had found this thread sooner because it is such a comfort to know there are others like me out there. I used to think I was...

  14. Why did you choose psych nursing?

    Morgan314 replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    Thankfully, I now work in an outpatient clinic and while we may have a patient get agitated and loud, we've only had one violent incident in the time I've been there (9 yrs). And that event consisted...

  15. Why did you choose psych nursing?

    Morgan314 replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, that describes psych nursing very well. BUT, there are times when things get REALLY CRAZY. Psych patients can get agitated and violent

  16. Experience in Med/Surg or not?

    Morgan314 replied to slou!'s topic in General Nursing

    I went into med-surg right after graduation because there were no psychiatric facilities in the area where I lived. After a 4 week orientation, we were assigned a unit and were expected to function...

  17. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    Morgan314 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to be a nurse so I could wear the white starched uniform, the funky lace-up shoes, white hose, and the cap. At age 15 in my first NA job, I wanted to be the nurse all dressed in white, with...

  18. Pay wise for RN's in office?

    Morgan314 replied to Nightrn16's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    In my current position as office nurse, I make the same pay as I made 18 years ago working in the hospital. But, the tradeoff is not having to work weekends, and holidays. I am the only nurse in...

  19. Why did you choose psych nursing?

    Morgan314 replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    Psych was the only clinicals that I liked and enjoyed too!! And I was the only one in my class who enjoyed psych nursing. With 23 years of nursing, I have enjoyed the past 18 years working in...

  20. question about salary in the US

    Morgan314 replied to norhubez's topic in General Nursing

    I have no clue as to salaries of nurses nationwide, but I've been a nurse for 23 years and am making $23.10/hr. With a family of 4, spouse on Social Security, it is not enough to make ends

  21. possible move need help

    Morgan314 replied to nursealana's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I just received the recent copy of Nursing Bulletin from the state board, and there was an ad for SouthEastern Regional Medical Center in a town called Lumberton. It gave the facility's location as 2...

  22. HELP! please!

    Morgan314 replied to Cutie_Pie_7002's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am not familiar with Gaston College, but there are many community colleges that offer nursing. Have you considered Gardner-Webb University? It is not too far from Gastonia and they have a nursing...

  23. Reader-friendly references for schizophrenia

    Morgan314 replied to Lady_in_red's topic in Psychiatric

    http://www.treatmentteam.com/content_entry/treatment_prevention/treatment_prevention.jsp workbooks from this site is what I use for patient/family education in the groups I lead. They are easy to...

  24. Outpatient Medication Reconciliation

    Morgan314 replied to kbprn1's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    What are you all talking about? I don't mean to sound stupid, but I have no idea what "medication reconciliation" is, or what EMR is. Is there something I need to know? obviously! I work in an...

  25. Need Psych Mentor

    Morgan314 replied to MSN Student's topic in Psychiatric

    It is a good idea to have someone to validate the things you do and offer advice in situations you come across. This site is a good place for asking questions and getting expert opinions. I have...