Little Panda RN ASN, RN

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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oh how true!!!! Again it just saddens me to no
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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is just outrageous!!! Where do these insurance companies get the idea that one life is better than another. "Oh your to fat and not worth the money it would take to keep you healthy". I am just...
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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The company my son works for offers insurance, but it is not a group policy. The company will pay 175.00 towards the premium. Of course this doesnt do my son any good since they will not cover him....
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    Psychiatric Travel Nursing??

    Little Panda RN replied to MiaLyse's topic in Psychiatric

    I do believe that there is the opportunity for traveling. You can do a web search. Good
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    Need info...are you wearing scrubs, other uniform or street clothes on your psy unit?

    Little Panda RN replied to lkinsworthy's topic in Psychiatric

    We wear casual clothes and are allowed to wear jeans every
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    My father died last Tuesday

    Little Panda RN replied to ohioln's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May Gods peace be with
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    Only had 8 days orientation!

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I have been on the job since Feb 18th and this week is our orientation. I did learn that seclusion can not be used as a punishment for bad behavior. I also asked questions about what resources we had...
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    need advice on working with non medical staff

    Little Panda RN replied to rejula's topic in Psychiatric

    Well, I really dont have any advice to give, but I do hope that things get better for you. It sounds really strange to me that who ever is in charge does not have an issue with meds not being signed...
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    Only had 8 days orientation!

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    From what I understand seclusion has to be ordered by the physician just as if you ordered restraints (I could be wrong on this). I guess there is alot of paperwork that goes along with seclusion and...
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    Only had 8 days orientation!

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with you natania, maybe they do need a better selection. I do know that they get to go to the gym, but what they do there I do not know. I am new to this facility and my orientation was only 8...
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    Only had 8 days orientation!

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    The adolescents are in groups all day. Thier time is very structured. But this certain adolescent acts up all day long, during groups, during quiet times and so on. We do have MHT's on the floor with...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Little Panda RN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    This is not a nursing ghost story, but here goes. About 3 years ago my husband and I went out to a movie on a saturday night. It was a movie with Johnny Depp I think it was called The secret Window....
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    Accepted nurse to pt. ratio

    Little Panda RN replied to wonderbee's topic in Psychiatric

    The psych hospital I am working at does not have a certain nurse to patient ration. Recently are census has been 35 beds filled (total 67 bed hospital) between adults and adolescents. With the...
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    What did I get myself into?

    Little Panda RN replied to wonderbee's topic in Psychiatric

    I feel you pain RnKittyKat. I have also posted on my 8 days of orientation. I also wonder what did I get myself into. I know we will survive come what may. I hope things get better for you and I wish...
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    I LOVE my job!

    Little Panda RN replied to midcom's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hi Midcom, Glad to hear things are going well for you at your new job. Sounds like you work with some really great people. It is good to know that your treatment is going well and I continue to wish...
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    New Orientee. What items do I need to bring?

    Little Panda RN replied to wonderbee's topic in Psychiatric

    I dont think you will need to take anything but yourself:) Where I work we have stethesopes on the unit in the nurses station. My co-workers told me not to bring my own, unless I wasnt to lose it....
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    Patient Name bands

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Thats
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    First Day on The Job

    Little Panda RN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Today was my first day in pysch. They have adults and adolescents. It is a 67 bed hospital. They deal with some chemical dependancy, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and personality...
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    new nursing student working in ped's office

    Little Panda RN replied to twahls65's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I have never heard of a physcian doing a breast exam on a 12 -13 yo. This seems really out of line to me. I worked family practice for years and this is not the norm. I also have worked in mammography...
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    First Day on The Job

    Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Well I am on my 3 days off before returning to work on saturday. I have been working on the adolescent side. It has been very interesting to say the least. The patients know my name and do some...
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    The personal questions patients ask - sorry need to vent

    Little Panda RN replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    :yeahthat: Exactly what I would do!!! Racing-mom4 you must be quite the story
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    new job in psych

    Little Panda RN replied to cherilee's topic in Psychiatric

    I just started in pysch 2 weeks ago so it would be difficult for me to tell you what to expect. But, I will tell you that I like it so far. It has been different than what I imagined. I still get...
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    BPD Clinical Tips

    Little Panda RN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    :yeahthat::urck: Thank you Thunderwolf! Your wisdom is truly a "light unto my path" for this new psych
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    borderline-help: 2 different nurses/2 different approaches

    Little Panda RN replied to gcja's topic in Psychiatric

    thunderwolf, this is such good advice. i understand what you are saying. when i read this post it clicked for me:lol2: (if you know what i mean). i will always take the time to think about what i am...
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    borderline-help: 2 different nurses/2 different approaches

    Little Panda RN replied to gcja's topic in Psychiatric

    I think I just met my first borderline patient. When I was working on the adolescent side. This adolescent proceeded to complain about the night shift nurses stating , "all the want to do is control...