KaffeineFiend

KaffeineFiend has 7 years experience and specializes in Psych.

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1. Examples of how Med pass and Change of Shift Report is done

   KaffeineFiend posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I posted this under Addictions Nursing, I'm posting here as well hoping to get more answers from those who wouldn't go in that sub forum, maybe dual diagnosis units nurses. Mods if this isn't allowed I'm sorry please feel free to take this 1 down. I ...

2. Help: What does med pass & shift report look like in your facility?

   KaffeineFiend posted a topic in Addictions

   I started at a new facility last week that has a detox unit and a residential treatment unit. Since it is new there's only about 4 clients. My experience is from psych hospitals, including a dual diagnosis unit. However I'm looking for help in how o...

3. imminent risk

   KaffeineFiend replied to lottieloo's topic in Psychiatric

   A PT who has escalated to a point where they are destroying property out of anger NEEDS interventions. Obviously relocation is a big priority. Other patients are at risk of being hurt even if the aggressive action was not meant for them. you can rel...

4. Is Psych Nursing Easy?

   KaffeineFiend replied to resilientnurse's topic in Psychiatric

   No that's not all there's to it. There are several skills sets needed and the challenges faced range from easy to very complex. It depends on the facility policies, acute or long term care, and population you are caring for. A list of specific thing...

5. Self Harm Patients

   KaffeineFiend replied to RebecaRN's topic in Psychiatric

   I've been wondering what it meant too, I even looked it up. Now, days later, I realize that they probably meant "to" and "tp" was a typo lol

6. Nurse patient ratio

   KaffeineFiend replied to RebecaRN's topic in Psychiatric

   We do a lot of running when things go down. When it comes to an ETO we call the on call Dr as were pulling the meds. If a nurse from the other units is available she'll run over to help the other staff with the patient while we're in the med room. I...

7. Nurse patient ratio

   KaffeineFiend replied to RebecaRN's topic in Psychiatric

   Crisis unit 21 patients = 1 nurse and 2 MHT during the day, at night only 1 MHT and a float between the 3 units

8. Self Harm Patients

   KaffeineFiend replied to RebecaRN's topic in Psychiatric

   A razor blade hidden under a boob

9. Ratios in acute psych

   KaffeineFiend replied to Lano1's topic in Psychiatric

   I work at a private non profit each unit has only 1 RN. We are almost always full. which means: Days and evenings 1:20 RN with 2 techs and a floater Over night 1:20 RN with 1 tech and MAYBE a floater It's really bad, we always feel understaffed. Howe...

10. Adults vs kids

    KaffeineFiend replied to KaffeineFiend's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for replying :) I had had the interview yesterday, it went really well! They were very nice and explained they were looking more for the right attitude rather than the right skills. They feel you can't teach attitude as much as you can teach ...

11. Adults vs kids

    KaffeineFiend posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Just like the title, what big differences do you see in psych when it comes to kids instead of adults? or vice versa I have an interview later on this week, for a position on a youth unit. The unit is divided between kids under 12 and then 13-17. Be...

12. One hour before and one hour after

    KaffeineFiend replied to Manofstone's topic in Geriatric

    I respectfully disagree It all depends on how you said it, if you were cocky or rude then you messed up. However, I feel it was appropriate for you to ask if you are being evaluated under the same criteria as the previous nurse. It's a fair question....

13. Standing up for your pt

    KaffeineFiend replied to KaffeineFiend's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for your reply So I dk if this is common, or just my facility. But if the techs don't like you, they will not back you up when there is a patient that's getting agitated and aggressive. Obviously it starts with them doing less on their shift...

14. Psych Nurse Report Sheet

    KaffeineFiend replied to Ndy-RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I was unable to open it.. Is there any way you could repost it or email it to me? [email protected] thank you so much!

15. Standing up for your pt

    KaffeineFiend posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I work at mental health facility. It has 2 units in addition to our Intake unit. We try to keep unit 1 for strictly psych PTs and and 2 for dual diagnosis. Ive worked here since 2009 but took a 4 year break due to a car accident. since I'm "new" some...