SouthernPsy

SouthernPsy

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

    SouthernPsy posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hello, If anyone has any questions about this program, please feel free to ask me. I'm finishing the 4th semester out of the 5, so I have an understanding of the program. Whether its a "big" or...

  3. 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

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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....

  9. Psych NP questions

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

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

  10. Do you have Malpractice Ins?

    SouthernPsy replied to smoup's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, through

  11. 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

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

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

    SouthernPsy replied to SouthernPsy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm not quite sure about the length of time to hear back from CU. I don't remember exactly, but it seemed to be quicker than other schools I applied for. If I remember correctly, one applies to the...

  18. Inpatient Psych - Ever call the police on a patient?

    SouthernPsy replied to imapsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

    Not exactly inpatient, but I work a unit where psych patients stay until disposition. Yes, we call the police on a weekly basis. At the main psych hospital, it seems to happen a time or two a

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

    SouthernPsy replied to SouthernPsy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm not sure of a specific time frame. However, I took my statistics class in 2008 and was accepted into the program in 2013, and they accepted the class as a prereq, so that's about 5 years. I know...

  20. Dating a former patient

    SouthernPsy replied to thepsychtech's topic in Psychiatric

    To be fair, there are many patients that have been hospitalized a time or two during a time of legitimate crises due to external tragedies outside of their control, some of which I think could cause...

  21. Dating a former patient

    SouthernPsy replied to thepsychtech's topic in Psychiatric

    Ethics aside, I imagine there are probably specific hospital and/or state policies pertaining to this situation. However, because you are a tech and not a licensed professional, the rules probably...

  22. Emergency Psychiatric Medications

    SouthernPsy replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    And on the 8th day, God created zyprexa, ativan, and

  23. Your patients thoughts on YOU

    SouthernPsy replied to iscreambiebah's topic in Psychiatric

    The good - "You are the only person that has actually listened" The bad - "I'M GOING TO KILL YOU, BOY!" (because I would not let him leave.... because he was committed). The ugly - It's not...

  24. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program Summer 2013

    SouthernPsy replied to clee5's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi, if anyone has completed or is going through the psychiatric track, I'd be interested in asking a few questions.

  25. Cumberland University-Mt. Juliet Site

    SouthernPsy replied to cpedigo's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hello, I just want to offer answers to anyone that might have questions about Cumberland's nights/weekends program for working adults in Mt. Juliet. I have one semester left before graduation, so I...