GeneralJinjur

GeneralJinjur

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  1. Best refused transfer ever!!!

    GeneralJinjur posted a topic in Psychiatric

    In the middle of nurse to nurse, I had to stop a transfer to my unit today because pt was unable to ambulate independently. I was so impressed with the ICU nurse on the other end who listened to my...

  2. Best refused transfer ever!!!

    GeneralJinjur replied to GeneralJinjur's topic in Psychiatric

    Doubtful in this case, since they have been unconscious for most of their ICU stay, but I agree that balancing mental and physical health is always a concern. As have I. My go-to response is to...

  3. Why do most psych jobs seem to be 8's rather than 12's

    GeneralJinjur replied to Pug RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree that psych nursing can be very emotionally draining. I have done both kinds of shifts for at least 3 years on each type. Personally, I prefer 12s, since working five 8 hour shifts feels like...

  4. How many attempts did it take you to get into the nursing program?

    GeneralJinjur replied to byjessi's topic in General Nursing

    3 years on a

  5. Nurses expecting to do too much!

    GeneralJinjur replied to CosmoRN77's topic in General Nursing

    You all make good points -- I think the irritation comes from this being seen as only a nurse's problem for not reminding the doctor of necessary orders that should be obvious, given the patient's...

  6. Staffing

    GeneralJinjur replied to imapsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

    Exactly! I know my patients well and no longer have to hope that I met their needs. My job satisfaction is through the roof because I have the tools to take great care of all my

  7. dischargin psych pts question

    GeneralJinjur replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    I would document it in my discharge note. I can worry about them, but it doesn't help the patient one speck. Recording their behavior as they leave my care can help the next treatment team address...

  8. Staffing

    GeneralJinjur replied to imapsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

    My first hospital had 3 nurses to cover 26-32 patients, with the same number of techs. I left there for a better staffed facility, which also happens to pay more. Now I have 5 patients per shift and...

  9. Unit Manager asks to cancel interview. What do you do?

    GeneralJinjur replied to GCar's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The manager may be unable to if there is a sudden hiring freeze or some other administrative fun occurs. I am in favor of taking advantage of every job interview, even if all it means is that you...

  10. Your Family?

    GeneralJinjur replied to lasair's topic in Psychiatric

    I only tell my bad stories to family members who work in law enforcement, because they can commiserate. Everyone else gets to hear the funny/quirky

  11. Evening shift - yea or nay?

    GeneralJinjur replied to NightNerd's topic in Psychiatric

    I love the 3-11 shift. Did that my first year, then moved to days because I wanted to see my children. As soon as the little whippersnappers are out of the house, I will go back to evenings. Yes,...

  12. Why did you choose to become a psych nurse?

    GeneralJinjur replied to tylerspeedster's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh, I connect just fine and definitely prefer it that way (though I have yet to get a paranoid psychotic patient to connect with me in the first few days -- which doesn't mean I don't try). I also...

  13. Why did you choose to become a psych nurse?

    GeneralJinjur replied to tylerspeedster's topic in Psychiatric

    A free standing psychiatric hospital offered me my first nursing job and thus, a psych nurse was born. I'm in my 4th year of working in psych and I really like it. I can see myself sticking with...

  14. New Graduate in Colorado

    GeneralJinjur replied to newgradnursing2014's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Any chance you can go to one of our rural hospitals? The outlook in the Denver metro area is exceptionally tough for new grads. Channel 7 news did an article within the past year about how there were...

  15. What aspect of nursing do you pride yourself in?

    GeneralJinjur replied to lgripe's topic in General Nursing

    I am great at teaching laypeople and peers. In school, we called it Patho for Kindergarteners. I also seem to be good at walking in on folks as they are trying to hang themselves. It's a useful...

  16. Songs That Remind You of Nursing....

    GeneralJinjur replied to sarahbellum's topic in General Nursing

    Twilight Zone by Golden Earring and Borderline by Madonna. Yep, I work in

  17. Family is trying to kill me!

    GeneralJinjur replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    We had a cat that began hopping on kitchen counters during the night. My mom solved it by applying a light coating of Crisco to the counters before going to bed. We heard a crash in the night and...

  18. Nursing student looking for advice from RN's

    GeneralJinjur replied to babyDocLHD7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some of my classmates failed HESI tests from time to time. Almost 3 years after graduating, I can't tell you how useless these tests are to every day practice. Please, don't let one stupid test...

  19. Just accepted a prn psych position : )

    GeneralJinjur replied to Bouncyball's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm glad your first day went

  20. Just accepted a prn psych position : )

    GeneralJinjur replied to Bouncyball's topic in Psychiatric

    I never wear button down shirts as I don't know how well they would survive some of the wrestling that happens on a rough shift. T-shirts that don't look like t-shirts or knit tops work better for me...

  21. Has anyone made a medication error and *not* get fired for it?

    GeneralJinjur replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree with your DON. Med errors are painful, but the lessons you learn stick like glue! I also work in a facility that is non-punitive for med errors. We fill out a form identifying contributing...

  22. Ventage

    GeneralJinjur replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    If you're already doing everything Dave Ramsey recommends, I would visit the Mr. Money Mustache blog. He has some great ideas for cutting costs. If you are able to pick up shifts after your...

  23. Use of C/O in Documentation

    GeneralJinjur replied to darrell's topic in General Nursing

    Pts endorse suicidal or homocidal ideation, also self-injury. I've been hearing that one in psych since I graduated and started working there. I tend to use reports unless it is a physical...

  24. What is psych nursing really like???

    GeneralJinjur replied to ifhn10's topic in Psychiatric

    So if you are burned on patient contact, how about some back office paper-pushing utilization/review type job? You need the RN license to do it, but you don't deal with needy pts, just insurance...

  25. Psych RN interview!! Need advice!!!

    GeneralJinjur replied to FLLPN3339's topic in Psychiatric

    OP, how did it go?For everyone else, I would emphasize honesty in your responses during the interview. Remember that we have finely tuned B-S-o-meters in psych and we'd rather hear what you really...