SouthernPsy

SouthernPsy specializes in Psychiatric.

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1. Texas Tech NP 2016

   SouthernPsy replied to dmatthewb's topic in School, College Programs

   Hi, I was wondering if someone that is in the PMHNP program could message me. I am really wanting to apply but would love more info from someone actually in the program.

2. ECT

   SouthernPsy replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

   I've seen it work wonders for patients. It's often reserved for when other treatment methods have

3. Psych nursing is easy

   SouthernPsy replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

   It depends on the acuity level of the patients. Also, psych nurses use a unique interpersonal skill set. This skill set cannot be learned in school and many nurses don't have the capability or...

4. Withdrawal Protocol Question

   SouthernPsy replied to vintagemother's topic in Psychiatric

   Reasons I've seen psych RNs score patients conservatively/low: fear of hypotension, bradycardia, respiratory failure. Laziness (higher score = more frequent assessment and medication). Some don't want...

5. Cumberland University Mt. Juliet campus - adult night & weekends

   SouthernPsy replied to SouthernPsy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   95% of clinicals were on the weekend, including the nursing home ones. The few that are during the week (peds and psych) are in the evening, and they are only 3-5 weeks, once a week. I applied for a...

6. Cumberland University Mt. Juliet campus - adult night & weekends

   SouthernPsy replied to SouthernPsy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   Kgreeneyes, Sorry it took so long to respond. Yes, it is possible to work during the program. It is specifically set up for this. Some worked full-time. You have to plan for it though. As soon as you...

7. Help for nurses with mental illnesses

   SouthernPsy replied to Prisnur04's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   Go to a psychiatrist or psych np. I know you said insurance doesn't cover it, but you simply must stay well to keep your job. Like others have said, some therapists and psych docs have sliding scales....

8. Psych NP questions

   SouthernPsy replied to Danielle.RN.BSN.'s topic in Psychiatric

   I could be wrong, but I think it varies state to

9. Do you have Malpractice Ins?

   SouthernPsy replied to smoup's topic in Psychiatric

   Yes, through

10. Cumberland University Mt. Juliet campus - adult night & weekends

    SouthernPsy replied to SouthernPsy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm actually about to graduate this weekend! Things went well. I'm glad you're applying, let me know if you have any questions. Sorry it took so long for me to

11. vanderbilt pay/benefits

    SouthernPsy replied to khood's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Just throwing this in... If you are interested in furthering your education, they will pay tuition for one course per semester. I think you have to be full-time and employed for at least a year or...

12. Name one of your favorite things about being a male nurse.

    SouthernPsy replied to DatMurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    On the other side of the coin, being one of the few males in a psych unit means that you get the "privilege" of taking down and/or restraining agitated or violent patients. I know this isn't...

13. Cumberland University Mt. Juliet campus - adult night & weekends

    SouthernPsy replied to SouthernPsy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    The stockton scholarship is actually $1,700, not $1,500. Sorry about

14. Cumberland University Mt. Juliet campus - adult night & weekends

    SouthernPsy replied to SouthernPsy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    In another thread, someone asked me some questions about the program. I just wanted to post my reply here, so others can see. Here it is below: Hi jeakes, First of all I wanted to mention that I...

15. Evening/Weekend RN program in or around Nashville, TN?

    SouthernPsy replied to hallberry's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi jeakes, First of all I wanted to mention that I started a Q&A thread here for the program, so you can check it out if you'd like. Feel free to ask me anything :) So, Cumberland is a private...