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Hey all - I am currently awaiting my decision for the fall 2015 semester at Drexel for their PMHNP program. The more I think about it, the more questions I have. I have read all of the threads on allnurses pertaining to Drexel but I can't find any su...

Wondering what everyone's strategies are when dealing with manipulative behavior in a patient. I'm talking specifically about a situation I had recently where a pt was very obviously faking ETOH w/d tremors for their prescribed PRN ativan. In situat...

JustKeepDriving - I found your post really helpful in understanding when it is appropriate to set limits and try other methods. Thanks so much!

He did receive the prn as ordered, I did not withhold it. I came here seeking advice on whether or not it would have been an appropriate circumstance to withhold and get into that "pissing match" you spoke of and see if maybe there were any other int...

I do understand this and should have given more objective information in my original post. So to generalize, am I to go along with any behavior regardless of whether it seems genuine based on observed behavior and assessments, because to question its...

This is what we were doing to a T. In this specific instance he was being observed without knowing and while doing so he was found to have zero tremor or symptoms, was eating and drinking perfectly fine, but upon entering the room he was suddenly so ...

I took it last September and prepared in a similar way. I read the ANCC book cover-to-cover a handful of times, and researched anything I wasn't sure on more in-depth. I also purchased the additional practice questions from ANCC. I didn't use any oth...

I checked yesterday and was not accepted to the psych program. I thought I had a strong application, but maybe this wasn't in the cards for me right now. Congratulations to you and best of luck!!

I don't know why, but I never got any notifications that this thread had any comments! I just caught up, and I appreciate all of the feedback, however I just checked my portal and I was not accepted. I am disappointed. I wish they gave feedback as to...

i wanted to do those exact things, plus veterinarian.

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I probably found allnurses after a google search. I have been lurking for several years and just recently made an account. I stay because I work on a unit where I am often the only nurse, so the internet has been my main source of education and advic...

Experienced Psych Nurses.... Especially in a crisis unit, there comes a time when a patient is being a danger to themselves or others, and the need for restraint is necessary. For a psychotic person, I will typically say something like "I am going t...

yes! this! thank you!~

Glad I found this thread. I am also awaiting a decision for Fall 2015! I have 5 yrs experience split between med/surg and psych.

""Bottom Line: "You have Two Options- One: Make a Commitment to Safety, do Nothing in Word or Gesture that could be Interpreted as a Threat of Harm to Yourself or Anyone Else, or Two: Be Restricted of Your Right to Freely Move About.""" thank you! th...

Thank you for your response. I think I didn't articulate my question right...I know that threatening restraints is assault, so if it has gotten to the point where restraints are imminent how do you tell the patient without it becoming an ultimatum/th...

When I worked med/surg and wore them, they were 30-40mm hg. While definitely snug, I did not find them to be too tight, and they did their job quite well. I know they are expensive, but if you are that concerned with them being too tight, get a lower...

Hmm. I'd be interested to hear an update if you get the position!

I feel as if I work in a psych ED. I mean technically, it is the psychiatric wing of a medical hospitals emergency room. Is there something different altogether you're talking about?

I have applied and I'm just waiting for the decision. If I am accepted I'd love to find more people to talk to about Drexel. I have no idea what their program is like or what to expect.

No but I applied to the Psych NP program!

I work full time in a crisis unit as a staff RN. Where I live, we also have "screeners" that are not RNs - they have a background in either psychology or sociology and are masters-level, and they are the ones who evaluate patients and make the determ...

i read the ANCC book cover to cover a few times, and then researched more in-depth any topic i wasn't 100% about. i thought the exam was very challenging and really tested your knowledge, but the ANCC book prepared me well. good luck!