EKUGRAD BSN, MSN, RN, CNS

EKUGRAD has 49 years experience as a BSN, MSN, RN, CNS and specializes in Psychiatric / Forensic Nursing.

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1. Per policy, I am not allowed to give an opinion on whether to COVID vaccinate

   EKUGRAD replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in COVID

   I am reminded of the old Fox News motto, "We report. You decide.". I try to present as much as I can, within the recipient's ability to understand, and allow them the autonomy of their own lives. I believe (my opinion!) that the U.S. has all but ab...

2. "Addiction" Nursing is an outdated term.

   EKUGRAD replied to havenrn's topic in Addictions

   Me: 38 years treating people with addictions (and several hundred other diseases). 22 years clean by the Grace of God and the power of Narcotics Anonymous. Remember that medical "diagnosis" is the realm of medical practitioners. We specialize in th...

3. Any Online AA meetings for nurses?

   EKUGRAD replied to CaliRN284's topic in Recovery

   I go to the "Couch" NA meeting daily at 6:00 PM. Go to https://virtual-na.org/meetings/" to find on-line meetings 24/7, around the world. On any given day, there are over 2000 meetings available. I really love the Couch meeting. Our pas...

4. As a Nurse, is it normal to be pushed around doing different jobs at the place you work?

   EKUGRAD replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry. wrong button. I have been a RN for 44 years. CNA for 2 years before getting my LPN. Then 5 years later, BSN, 13 years later, MSN (Psych). I have done all those jobs plus many more. I. always tried to do my best and learn the job well. I a...

5. As a Nurse, is it normal to be pushed around doing different jobs at the place you work?

   EKUGRAD replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a RN 4 years. I have done all of those jobs to the best of my abili

6. Male SANE ?

   EKUGRAD posted a topic in Forensic

   Hello, all. I have been working forensic psych for many years and have always had a question when reading forensic nursing forums. Is there such an animal as a male RN/MSN etc. SANE ? Not that is a career goal or even one that I would necessarily ...

7. Psych Nurse Report Sheet

   EKUGRAD replied to Ndy-RN's topic in Psychiatric

   I got nothin'

8. Why is it "legal" for patient to decline male nurses?

   EKUGRAD replied to carti's topic in General Students

   Wow ! Wuzzie. You knew Dr King and James W ?

9. OB/Maternal be an elective class for male nursing students

   EKUGRAD replied to carti's topic in General Students

   Cowboy96; Please do us all a favor and drop out of nursing school or change your major. I do not want you caring for me in the ED.

10. Bringing in the Boys: How to Attract More Male Nurses

    EKUGRAD replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Would anyone in today's world ever title an article, "Bring in the girls"? The title reminds me of a sorority that is deciding to go coed. The language of this title may actually subtly focus the problem with bringing men into nursing. There is a m...

11. Do these scrubs make my butt look big!?

    EKUGRAD replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in Men

    Unisex scrubs are like a small, country hotel; no ballroom.

12. Dodged a swift kick to the face today

    EKUGRAD replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in Psychiatric

    Here ! Here ! In 8 years of locked psych/forensic units I had same as you. Three trips to the ER, total of 210 days off for "Assault injury" on full pay. Also, while taking down a little 60 y/o lady who was punching me in the face, she came down ...

13. Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    EKUGRAD replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    It's all ***** and giggles until someone giggles and *****.

14. Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    EKUGRAD replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I thought only nurses would have a forum for discussing poop adventures but Buzz Feed has even more !

15. Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    EKUGRAD replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a state psychiatric hospital for 8 years. This was a "worst of the worst" facility for psychiatric care and forensic evaluation. The nursing units were organized around a central locked nurses station. There was a staff toilet in the c...