nickfitz1969

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  1. How do nurses view psychologists?

    nickfitz1969 replied to PsychNewbie's topic in Psychiatric

    Maybe you could ask for constructive feedback from your colleagues about your interpersonal: what you do well, what you could do better and what they would like to see you continue to do. When I was...

  2. Nurse Entrepreneur Roll Call!

    nickfitz1969 replied to PaleoNurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I have begun to develop my own online nursing education business providing short courses for clinicians. I have only written a few short courses (1-2 hours) up until now, but will continue to add to...

  3. Gutless Colleagues

    nickfitz1969 replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric

    It is always harrowing when a patient, or anyone else, assaults a colleague. However, before you condemn the two tech's in question, one may consider that a balanced approach might be to obtain all...

  4. EN to RN in New Zealand

    nickfitz1969 replied to sarahisallama's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    My wife has just completed her RN education in NZ after cross-crediting some of her courses from Australia. In NZ, there aren't that many EN courses, mainly RN at the polytechnics and universities....

  5. Can cat owners really get schizophrenia from their cats?

    nickfitz1969 replied to Alnitak7's topic in Psychiatric

    It would be good to see the quality of the research related to this hypothesis. I never wear gloves when changing my cat's litter and I don't have schizophrenia and I'm really

  6. New Zealand psych nurse seeking advice on working in the States

    nickfitz1969 replied to Helenayang's topic in International Nursing

    Who said that they will determine if you need to have your transcript evaluated? You need to take a look at the Texas BON to see what they require. I would suggest that you will need to get your...

  7. Multiple Citizenships

    nickfitz1969 replied to mickkyy28's topic in International Nursing

    It depends where you want to work. It is a real challenge nowadays to obtain registration in countries that you don't currently practice in. I am originally from the UK and luckily found Australia and...

  8. Getting a Bachelor of Nursing in Ireland and going to Australia ?

    nickfitz1969 replied to vinceyuu's topic in International Nursing

    Although your post is a bit difficult to read and understand, I would suggest that you complete your education, wherever that might be. I would then apply to AHPRA for your registration. They will...

  9. New Zealand psych nurse seeking advice on working in the States

    nickfitz1969 replied to Helenayang's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Have you started the transcript evaluation process as yet? I am going through the same process at the moment to gain evaluation to apply for NCLEX through the BON in Washington State. I am using a...

  10. Working with a schizophrenic nurse

    nickfitz1969 replied to SarahSweetie's topic in Psychiatric

    Unfortunately, the OP is making a claim that her colleague is schizophrenic (see the title of the post), which may or not be true without further assessment. Also, as a nurse the OP should be using a...

  11. Brand New RN, First Day of Psych Nursing Tomorrow :) (advice)

    nickfitz1969 replied to JulsMaryRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Observe and

  12. Working with a schizophrenic nurse

    nickfitz1969 replied to SarahSweetie's topic in Psychiatric

    Stop gossiping might help and be

  13. Changing Attitudes of a Psych Nurse

    nickfitz1969 replied to wingding's topic in Psychiatric

    You have answered your own

  14. weird PRN orders

    nickfitz1969 replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    So, using psychoactive medications (Quetiapine and Risperidone) off-label are used to manage anxiety, or are Quetiapine and Risperidone labelled in the USA to manage anxiety? There are other...

  15. Psych nursing is easy

    nickfitz1969 replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

    Meriwhen, An interesting reply. Unfortunately, medication does in fact cure very little if you are to read the literature. Many medications actually cause more problems than they cure. That is...

  16. Psych nursing is easy

    nickfitz1969 replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, it's really easy. Perhaps they could train monkeys to replace RN's!! I don't know why I bothered training for 3 years to become registered, complete a master's degree and then be accepted onto a...

  17. How to deal with a Borderline who tries to pick a fight?

    nickfitz1969 replied to lishka15's topic in Psychiatric

    I would suggest that you stop viewing people as a diagnosis and treat them like human beings. Yes, some people express their emotions in challenging ways, but to be supportive and listen to what the...

  18. scheduled meds with prns

    nickfitz1969 replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    Banana, MD, who told you that psychoactive medication is generally safe; the pharmaceutical companies!! That is a really irresponsible statement to make. Have you never read any research that...

  19. Should I learn martial arts for psych nursing?

    nickfitz1969 replied to Wanderer RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Definitely! Every mental health nurse should learn as many martial arts as possible and wear a ninja uniform to work, whilst holding a sword and crouching in a corner for hours at a

  20. Nurse-Patient Ratio Adult Unit

    nickfitz1969 replied to pennie4n6's topic in Psychiatric

    As an IEN I don't know some of the terms to which you refer. What is LVN, SNF, LTC? I've worked in a variety of clinical settings including: Community addictions, acute adult, acute forensic and...

  21. Can cat owners really get schizophrenia from their cats?

    nickfitz1969 replied to Alnitak7's topic in Psychiatric

    I think it is a really interesting and highbrow topic to discuss. It's like the headline "Elvis sighted on the moon"!! (Although some people might believe

  22. Can cat owners really get schizophrenia from their cats?

    nickfitz1969 replied to Alnitak7's topic in Psychiatric

    Of course cats give you schizophrenia, just like sitting on a toilet seat gives you

  23. I'm bipolar, can I be a psychiatric nurse?

    nickfitz1969 replied to Frybot's topic in Psychiatric

    You are not your diagnosis. Adherence to your treatment is in your hands in conjunction with your prescriber and your loved ones (it's a partnership!). It's not all about the medication, which as you...

  24. Call me Cinderella

    nickfitz1969 replied to audreysmagic's topic in Psychiatric

    Cinderella!

  25. Are patients sicker?

    nickfitz1969 replied to debi49's topic in Psychiatric

    I believe that finances might only be a small part of the issue. One might consider that the increased use of higher doses of psycho-active medication or length of time that patients are being...