Psychtrish39 BSN, RN

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    Could I be the only reformed misfit in nursing school?

    Psychtrish39 replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    Kate, I grew up in an abusive home. I was a teenage mother. I got married at 17 and survived an abusive marriage. I suffer from chronic depression. I know it has made me be a better nurse because I...
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    medicaid cutbacks: what changes do you see in ltc

    Psychtrish39 replied to Zen123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Commuter, I agree and I know because it happens in LTC. I understand the diversion issue however then LTC facilities need to mandate that physicians call pharmacies directly with orders for opioids....
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    Morphine Authorization

    Psychtrish39 replied to Tropigirl05RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    GM2RN, I agree it does none of those things and makes a nurse's job in LTC even harder. I get angry about it and ask co-workers and they say its because of diversion and don't question it and that...
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    Step away from the nursing forum...

    Psychtrish39 replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Me too I dont game on the internet or anything but I sure am on AN alot... glad it is not just me too
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    Morphine Authorization

    Psychtrish39 replied to Tropigirl05RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you. Well now I know why they do it then get your nurses in LTC a DEA number. I have no problem with it if it will make me able to give medications to a patient in pain. Thank you and yes LTC is...
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    Morphine Authorization

    Psychtrish39 replied to Tropigirl05RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    GM2RN, If you will read my prior post in this posting you will see why. I spoke at length about what is going on in my state. I agree it is a stupid rule and its something pharmacy in my state in...
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    Morphine Authorization

    Psychtrish39 replied to Tropigirl05RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Actually the ADON and PM nurse dropped the ball and you work NOCs ( I have been there ) and the PM nurse ( I have been there ) should have gotten the authorization before they did pull them earlier...
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    Morphine Authorization

    Psychtrish39 replied to Tropigirl05RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I almost dont want to answer this one because I have worked in LTC where we have to get authorization with DEA numbers in order to pull from the E-kits for narcotics . Is this what you are supposed...
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    Psych Nurses

    Psychtrish39 replied to sameyjaney's topic in Psychiatric

    Ditto if it wasn't for you all on Allnurses I wouldnt make it.. Kudos to all of us in every speciality , every facility and every nurse be they RN or LPN
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    Med Surg experience a must?

    Psychtrish39 replied to SaraStrong's topic in General Nursing

    Sara, I was told that too but I did cardiac telemetry step down right out of nursing school and it gave me a great cardiac foundation and also all the other diagnoses that go along with that...
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    Disgruntled Unemployed New LPN Grad

    Psychtrish39 replied to spete39's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As an RN that has worked over the years always quite well with some smart LPNs we are all real nurses. I hate to see that wrote myself and its disrespectful to fellow
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    How soon have you quit a job?

    Psychtrish39 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I just did this morning I had visited the patient ( I am trying to get into home health and this was a pediatric patient ) they had me go meet the family and the family (the grandmother) said that she...
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    Why don't we treat each other better?

    Psychtrish39 replied to Raquel8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with Commuter and I dont know how to stop it either I think only nurses can do it themselves. I always thought as a woman until I was a nurse that women in general got along boy I have found...
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    Facebook almost cost me my job

    Psychtrish39 replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Silvergirl, I see that done by a former classmate of mine a year behind me in school and her other nurse friends they work for agency and they openly discuss the facilities where they are working,...
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    Is it possible that the shortened RN training causes more anxiety for new grads

    Psychtrish39 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in 2003 with my ADN from a community college. We did learn in Fundamentals of Nursing how to make a bed with and without a patient in it. Demonstrate Foley cath insertion and be videotaped...
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    Night shift and Sleeping

    Psychtrish39 replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    Mattie, I agree, I have never even heard of employees ever doing it in long term care either I have worked for about 4 or my 8 years in LTC. It just isnt done and I honestly havent seen it. I did have...
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    Night shift and Sleeping

    Psychtrish39 replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness no I have worked in long term care off and on many years and neither I or the CNAs I worked with ever slept. For one thing you are too busy with PRNs, tube feeding line and bag changes,...
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    Hidden Cameras in Nursing Homes/ALF

    Psychtrish39 replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    Irene, You are a smart girl and definitely know what is going on . Those residents are lucky to have you please just keep documenting your care is the best thing you can do but I know its wrong . We...
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    Can A Nurse Lose Their Nursing License If They Tested Positive For HIV?

    Psychtrish39 replied to MMA-N-Nursing's topic in General Nursing

    Me too while I was writing it just had the breathy creepy vibe.... I am sorry but I needed a laugh today and guess this was
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    Can A Nurse Lose Their Nursing License If They Tested Positive For HIV?

    Psychtrish39 replied to MMA-N-Nursing's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree I think the person is creepy and a cage fighter and a nurse ? Whatever...... however I would like to know where he works where he has time to think any inappropriate thoughts about...
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    Why aren't there better incentives for obtaining a BSN degree?

    Psychtrish39 replied to labelle777's topic in General Nursing

    Katie, You hit the nail right on the head with your statements and I know as a nurse it is alot of our problem besides everything else that is happening to nursing. I will be done with my BSN in...
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    Why aren't there better incentives for obtaining a BSN degree?

    Psychtrish39 replied to labelle777's topic in General Nursing

    Me too... Mi Vida Loca ... mom in high school
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    I hate what's happening to nursing...

    Psychtrish39 replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Amen to that and its
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    Clothing protection ideas

    Psychtrish39 replied to vampiregirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Vampire Nurse , Great idea and I know the women patients would love the scarf idea and the men could have a bandanna type thing like men do like to wear most of them anyhow . I agree with poster who...
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    I hate what's happening to nursing...

    Psychtrish39 replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am so sorry Esme ... I feel bad for you I still have my health but I agree with everything you say. I am so sorry you have been treated like that. God Bless you for sharing. I was afraid to open me...