NightOwlPsyRN

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  1. 72 hour notice/AMA

    NightOwlPsyRN replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    If they are "asserting their intent", that is a request to leave...especially since they fill out paperwork legally confirming this intent/request. The MD then has to evaluate if they are safe, yes....

  2. is this expensive for a BSN?

    NightOwlPsyRN replied to Faylynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Factoring in your academic scholarship, I don't think that price is too bad at all. I did the accelerated BSN (a little under 2 years) and that alone was 50k. Mind you, this doesn't include the...

  3. Overwhelmed; how to study for 2nd NCLEX

    NightOwlPsyRN replied to alva78's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the Hurst Review and Kaplan Qbank questions. I liked the Hurst because it was comprehensive - I made my own notes and summarized each section by rewriting each concept in a way that I would...

  4. Smoke free psych hospitals

    NightOwlPsyRN replied to kiwipsychnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I work at both, a smoking hospital and a smoke-free step down. The smoke-free facility I work at is nice because clients are able to focus more on groups and treatment rather than perseverating on...

  5. 72 hour notice/AMA

    NightOwlPsyRN replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    I would think that the patient would have to sign both. First for the intent (or request) to leave AMA, and second to confirm that they are still agreeing to leave after it's been approved by the

  6. Time Management Tips

    NightOwlPsyRN replied to marmaduke's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think a few things could be considered to help you with time management. 1) A timely "brain". - When I was doing med/surg clinicals in nursing school and was given a full patient load during my...

  7. Confession

    NightOwlPsyRN replied to learningnsgstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The cool thing with nursing is that there are a bunch of different career paths. There's public health nursing which focuses more on prevention, you can work as a SANE and be involved in forensics,...

  8. Working two jobs for new grad?

    NightOwlPsyRN replied to freckles23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with caliotter3, see how this job pans out first before putting in more apps. Though I honestly think having 2 jobs as a new grad is very doable. Since this position you have is part time, if...

  9. Shift Work vs Monday to Friday - Which would you prefer?

    NightOwlPsyRN replied to MaleNurseYH's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an oddball and prefer to do three 8's and one 16, usually 16 hour shift being either a day and night (so I have the evening to relax), or an evening to night double. Three days off is perfect for...

  10. Psychology Nursing for a new grad in NY

    NightOwlPsyRN replied to NTytman91's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked inpatient psych for 2+ years now and it was my first nursing job out of nursing school. And I love it! Regarding your comment about aggressive patients, physical strength, it isn't...

  11. Failed a course

    NightOwlPsyRN replied to catnessk's topic in General Students

    I can empathize with your feelings of devastation...know that you aren't alone. I, too, failed a class in nursing school, despite working the hardest I have ever worked for in a course...3 other of my...

  12. Pharm test #1 on Friday and my study guide is 47 pg long!!

    NightOwlPsyRN replied to stacylethani's topic in General Students

    The best way I learned pharm in nursing school is to make a chart of the drugs according to their drug classification (e.g. beta blockers, tricyclics, opiates, NSAIDS, etc.). Know what the purpose of...

  13. Answering Phone Calls & Maintaining Confidentiality

    NightOwlPsyRN replied to PsychNurs's topic in Psychiatric

    At my facility, in order for a third party to reach a patient, they have to provide the patient's name and patient identification number (in which the patient has to give them directly). Without the...