Whispera MSN, RN

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    experienced psych nurse please chime in

    Whispera replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    This is like forcing insulin on a diabetic whose blood sugar level doesn't require it. I hope patients sue the hospital involved in this sort of thing! Isn't there someone to whom you can report this...
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    routine at psych unit-morning gathering

    Whispera replied to parabone's topic in Psychiatric

    I've worked in 3 psychiatric hospitals and on a variety of units within them. Every spot had what was called a community meeting each morning. Community meetings were for meeting staff, learning...
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    experienced psych nurse please chime in

    Whispera replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with what the others have written. What happened was assault (the threat of being given the IM) and battery (the forced administration of it). There's no excuse for this. It's illegal and...
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    Admission Evaluations and the DSM

    Whispera replied to onegoodnerve's topic in Psychiatric

    I did emergency department evaluations for awhile. What I did was call the psychiatrist and tell him the symptoms the patient was having. He would make a preliminary diagnosis based on that, and...
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    Falsify credentials

    Whispera replied to cptkathy's topic in General Nursing

    what's your reason for
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    electronic devices during tests

    Whispera replied to jedubya1's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Cell phones aren't allowed (for students) at my clinical site. Any student seen with one, off or on, is asked to go
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    electronic devices during tests

    Whispera replied to jedubya1's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have it in my syllabus that if a cell phone goes off during an exam, the person will be asked to leave and their test time is done. I also patrol the room and tabletops may only have the test,...
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    PMHNP student - should I buy the DSM-5 PDR or Manual?

    Whispera replied to one phoenix rising's topic in Psychiatric

    I got mine through www.amazon.com Get the DSM-V rather than the
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    What would you do???

    Whispera replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Does she talk? Does she answer questions? Ask her what's up. You said she's not non-decisional. That means she has the right to refuse care, no matter what it is, unless there's a court order or...
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    Teaching while raising a family?

    Whispera replied to cherubhipster's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I've taught at 3 schools. In one, I worked 3 days and it was full time. Where I work now, sometimes my weeks are 50+ hours and sometimes they're 30. I have my nights, weekends, and holidays free as...
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    Admissions help

    Whispera replied to Molly12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If the school says you have to take the TEAS, you have to take it. They're the ones whose opinions count. You could call their admissions person and talk about it, just in case they missed something...
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    Do you think this will result in termination?

    Whispera replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Most places have policies for such things, and if an employee doesn't meet the policy, there's also a policy for what the boss must do. I think explaining what happened, that things are better, and...
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    Help! Has anyone been kicked out for failing technical standards

    Whispera replied to interestedparty's topic in General Students

    What is the behavioral emotional communication standard you're violating, according to your student handbook and university policy? Details! I need details. It's difficult to determine our opinion...
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    What should I do in this situation?

    Whispera replied to ns808's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some schools factor-in repeats, and in some, repeats wipe out what they repeat. For most schools, for an instructor to change a grade, he has to submit a form that explains the reason for the change....
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    Foley cath

    Whispera replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Foley catheters can be as much or more uncomfortable than a fullish (not overly full) bladder. I'd prefer straight catheterizing prn any time, prn. Palpate, scan if possible, and monitor for signs...
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    Mental Hygiene

    Whispera replied to curiousgirlie's topic in General Nursing

    What are you thinking you might need to report? That she was hospitalized, that she was suicidal, or that she takes anti-anxiety medications? Needing anti-anxiety medications doesn't mean she's...
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    They said it couldn't be done...

    Whispera replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    ...but it IS possible to eat too much
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    Contact with Mrsa, now I'm so afraid?

    Whispera replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Having the bacteria in you or on you doesn't mean you have an infection....you have lots of tiny critters on your skin, and they're not likely to cause you a bit of harm. MRSA is more of a problem to...
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    prescription opiate addiction following surgery

    Whispera replied to sixty3dayswithSarah's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Is there a question you're asking? Are you giving us information on what happened to you? I'm confused! I'm glad you're doing
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    Nursing for dummies

    Whispera replied to SoCal student's topic in Psychiatric

    Mr Chicago....the Axis information isn't going to be used anymore, according to the new DSM-V. There's really alot of change happening--new diagnoses, new spectrums of disorders. My eyes are kind of...
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    What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    Whispera replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    "I used an ex-foliator on my face and it's all red and peeling." But it was AOK the next
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    Bedside handoff?

    Whispera replied to taimse's topic in Psychiatric

    How do you do a bedside handoff when most of the patients won't be in bed, as is typical on a psych
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    How much time per test question?

    Whispera replied to WineCountryRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    At my school we allow 60 minutes for a 50 question
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    Visitation during detox?

    Whispera replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    When I worked CD, the patients had visitors a couple of nights per week, but only family members, and the family members had to attend a family group with their in-treatment family member, in order to...
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    Something not to do on a job interview

    Whispera replied to KelRN215's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    While some "children" might need this, what's a parent thinking to want to do this or actually do it??? Do they have no