EKUGRAD BSN, MSN, RN, CNS

EKUGRAD has 50 years experience as a BSN, MSN, RN, CNS and specializes in Psychiatric / Forensic Nursing.

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1. vivitrol injection

   EKUGRAD replied to Aleonard13's topic in Addictions

   I had the same experience. Also, I had to DC half my patients after the first injection due to extreme nausea. At least one of my Vivitrol patients had a great deal of problems having a total knee...

2. Drug screening policy in your area

   EKUGRAD replied to Luke79AU's topic in General Nursing

   I am all for random urine drug screens for all staff. In my 22 years working psych, SUD and dual diagnosis, I have worked units that had using addicts working. One inpatient unit at a prestigious...

3. Can a RN legally supervise BSN's and MSN's?

   EKUGRAD replied to cosmicjustice's topic in General Nursing

   Come down off the cross, Martha. People need the wood. They are mostly dinosaurs now, but Diploma Grads used to be the go-to for expertise and mentoring in nursing. No college degree. Becoming a...

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

   EKUGRAD replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Disaster Preparation

   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...

5. "Addiction" Nursing is an outdated term.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...

6. Any Online AA meetings for nurses?

   EKUGRAD replied to CaliRN284's topic in Nurses 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...

7. 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....

8. 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

9. 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...

10. Psych Nurse Report Sheet

    EKUGRAD replied to Ndy-RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I got

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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...

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

    EKUGRAD replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in Men in Nursing

    Unisex scrubs are like a small, country hotel; no

15. 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...