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  1. Having some issues with BPD (big shocker!)

    oldpsychnurse replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in Psychiatric

    All of the personality disorders can be tough to work with, but I agree BPD's are the hardest. I've learned to basically ignore all the drama and engage them in appropriate conversations. You also...

  2. atheism religion and religious hospitals

    oldpsychnurse replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    To me, I'd ask the same questions before taking a job at a religious hospital as I would any other hospital. As long as the staffing is decent, the pay and benefits comparable, patient outcomes good,...

  3. TB test readings

    oldpsychnurse replied to Emmienme's topic in General Nursing

    We used to take an ink pen and mark the outside of the induration (the raised area) and measure from one pen mark to the other. The important thing is to be sure that you measure from the widest...

  4. Magnet status...yay?

    oldpsychnurse replied to mysonsmama's topic in General Nursing

    You might as well be prepared for mandatory meetings, ridiculous pep rallies (our hospital flew the helicopter over the pedestrian bridge when Magnet committee arrived), not-so-subtle pushes for...

  5. Quitting per diem without notice

    oldpsychnurse replied to deefizzle's topic in General Nursing

    Call out and be with your dad. Do it as soon as possible to give them adequate time to find a replacement. As to giving notice, no need if you're per diem. I've worked per diem before and just...

  6. Pill Cutter Cleaning

    oldpsychnurse replied to ctracy4403's topic in General Nursing

    Dream

  7. Unethical?

    oldpsychnurse replied to RebecaRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've seen this happen a couple of times in 30-plus years as a psych nurse. I've found that the nurse usually has at least as much pathology as the ex-patient they're dating. And it's not always the...

  8. Being blamed for fall after shift

    oldpsychnurse replied to notyetnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Next time, when you contact the doctor for order clarification, take a verbal order. Just charting that the MD said it's ok doesn't cover you like having an order

  9. That dreaded question...

    oldpsychnurse replied to jdub6's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm generally a pretty honest person but truth is relevant. Just because you've undergone treatment for substance abuse doesn't necessarily mean you were "addicted" to anything. "Addicted" is a...

  10. Being blamed for fall after shift

    oldpsychnurse replied to notyetnurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I always chart when necessary equipment is unavailable. (I don't see why you would have needed to chart that an alarm wasn't available for an A&O patient, but that's a story for...

  11. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    oldpsychnurse replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I've been spoken to inappropriately, I've found that an immediate and hard "EXCUSE ME?" followed by dead silence and a direct stare at the offender will usually result in an almost immediate...

  12. Male graduate and pinning

    oldpsychnurse replied to Rn 1979's topic in Men in Nursing

    I didn't go to my graduation or my pinning. I got the diploma in the mail and never did get the pin. It's been 32 years now and I'm about to get off this sinking ship that is nursing, but I didn't...

  13. My first night shift... help!

    oldpsychnurse replied to Kwells29's topic in General Nursing

    Always try to get as close to 8 hours of sleep as possible during the day when working back-to-back nights. Benadryl is your friend. And on your first night (assuming you work 2-3 nights in a row)...

  14. Disrespectful patient

    oldpsychnurse replied to hwknrs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to say I'm fairly appalled at OP's behavior. She was obviously dealing with an immature kid who has zero coping skills. And while I'm sure he does need to grow up and fly right, she's not the...

  15. Juvenile felon

    oldpsychnurse replied to JesseniaP67's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Were you convicted as a juvenile? If so, those records are probably sealed and you aren't required to report your convictions. Good

  16. The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    oldpsychnurse replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!! Roy Rogers was my first job. We had a lunatic manager who would ring that dang bell every time somebody ordered a Double R Bar Burger. Good times!

  17. Newer RN being treated poorly by Coworker(s)

    oldpsychnurse replied to TaylorBean's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you're union, and you're the 4th nurse to leave that unit for the same reason, I think I'd be asking the union for some payback for those dues you're paying. At least get their advice. Then you...

  18. Your peer is suffering

    oldpsychnurse replied to RNEducator8056's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a psych nurse and even though I have my opinions about certain people I'm not qualified to diagnose, much less suggest any kind of treatment. The humane thing to do is to offer assistance to a...

  19. How to respond to a challenging family member?

    oldpsychnurse replied to _Skittles_'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ms In Everybody's Business is pretty surely a personality disorder and you won't win no matter if Jesus himself appears and tells her you're the reincarnation of Flo. No nurse should have to deal...

  20. Thrown From the Tower!!

    oldpsychnurse replied to pcaldea's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Everywhere I've ever worked as a nurse has always had a few employees that are such a pain in the butt that we consider it a good day when they're not there, no matter the reason. I suspect you are...