EKUGRAD

EKUGRAD BSN, MSN, RN, CNS

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 "Addiction" Nursing is an outdated term.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. Nurse opinions on "Birth Rape"

    EKUGRAD posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I ran across this writing on a site called, "Birth Trauma Truths" and wonder what my fellow nurses think and/or feel about it. Me: Mother was Army Cadet RN, put me to work on the county hospital L...

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. 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

  16. 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...

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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...

  20. Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    EKUGRAD replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, my. Another opportunity to talk about what "women are taught" in America. I need to point out that if someone is taught, there must be a teacher. My observation and experience is that those...

  21. Nurses! Let's stand up and help the victims of Hurricane Harvey!

    EKUGRAD replied to guest042302019's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am currently a disaster relief RN with Remote Area Medical in Lumberton, Texas. It is 40 miles Northwest of Houston and now a virtual island. All access roads are closed. Remote Area Medical was...

  22. Nurses! Let's stand up and help the victims of Hurricane Harvey!

    EKUGRAD replied to guest042302019's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am currently marooned in Lumberton, Texas which has become a virtual island. My disiaster relief team, Remote Area

  23. What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

    EKUGRAD replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    O.K. This is really gross but every word is true. I was working as a tech in a burn unit, tasked with doing hydrotherapy and non-sharp debridement. Our tank was a "Hubbard"- style PT tank that,...

  24. Being called a baby nurse

    EKUGRAD replied to NurseA1987's topic in General Nursing

    Every July 1st at Medical School-affiliated hospitals across the nation, the newly hatched interns and residents flock to their first hospital assignment. They are so cute in their crisp, white, short...

  25. Inappropriate nurses?

    EKUGRAD replied to hgraves64's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Suck it up, Snowflake. Times are hard. Don't go around alienating fellow nurses for not being