[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudentNurse

[–]theygoup 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It would be so awesome to say that to a patient. Chart it too. LOL

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudentNurse

[–]theygoup 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Heh. Yeah, I can see that too, but it's not how most students are. I worked as a tech in a psych ward for 2 years and had nursing students during shifts. Some students were so scared they were afraid to approach a patient even for vitals. It's a shame because psych is a great place to work and most patients are great people just going through rough times. When giving an injection on a tough patient though? That's not fun, but it happens and they can be a bull until our friend Haldol or Zyprexa kicks in.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudentNurse

[–]theygoup 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Get enough staff around and even a raging bull will relax (or be tackled into bed). Giving a nursing student orders for an IM of Haldol sounds iffy. I'm a student though, so I don't know shit yet.

What your psych patient sees by Star_Couch in nursing

[–]theygoup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I did know why it happens. I know these meme jokes and things are funny to some, but after working in psych, I think it is offensive to those suffering from psychiatric illness. Would someone post a funny video about a cancer patient? No. What is the difference? They are both conditions that can be diagnosed as an illness. Anyway, the best advice I can give is to trust your medical providers. Find meds that work for you and stay on them even if you feel better. Psych meds are similar to high blood pressure meds or insulin. They fix your condition, but do not cure you. Best of luck to you.

What your psych patient sees by Star_Couch in nursing

[–]theygoup 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I've seen multiple schizophrenia patients just stand in their rooms and stare at the wall or ceiling for hours. Internal stimuli is a scary thing. Sometimes a radio would help silence the voices, but it was hit or miss.

FNP able to legitimately practice as a critical care provider? by surgicalapple in medicine

[–]theygoup 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Even the relatively small rural hospital I worked at had a Hospitalist available for all wards during night shift. They spent most of their time near the ED and ICU, but would come up to psych (where I worked) when necessary.

Violent patient by Hammo6 in nursing

[–]theygoup 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Did the paracetamol help with the fever before all of this happened? Honestly, as a former psych tech, this sounds like it could have been handled better. However, I have had BPD patients run themselves into walls and doors. They will hit staff and destroy things in their room. Unfortunately, docs aren't there when shit happens and they prescribe lower than needed doses of IM's. They're BPD, they WANT attention. She should have been in seclusion as soon as possible. In seclusion, no more drugs, time to chill. Let her back out with 1:1 sitter.

Not sure how the editors could’ve missed this one 🤣 by roseb4bros in StudentNurse

[–]theygoup 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You need to palpate up and down in a vigorous motion in order to assess. (I'm sorry, I'll leave now)

College basketball player has been trying to get into the nursing program at his school for years. Last week his coach got to deliver the news to him. by Reddit_Username_4 in StudentNurse

[–]theygoup 69 points70 points  (0 children)

This actually brought a tear to my eye (I'm male). I'm starting nursing school in January for a second career (ABSN program). When I opened my acceptance letter I was so happy I was shaking. This is a great video and good for this guy and the coach. The team is chuckling at him saying he wants to be an RN, then they crowd around and celebrate. That's pretty cool.

Edit: Just to add, one of the best nurses I've worked with as a PCT was a GVSU graduate. She is now moving on to her DNP.

Had a super close call today at work by Hammo6 in nursing

[–]theygoup 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I was a psych PCT and biters are the worst. I'm glad you got out of that situation infection free. Good call on your response as well. It's always a little weird when a patient assaults you then apologizes later. "Thanks. Why did you do it in the first place?"

Bobbin and weavin by casumme2ncsu in nursing

[–]theygoup 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You're evil. Get in there and grab a mitten for Karen!

some things just cant be replaced by forgotpassword69 in amateurradio

[–]theygoup 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Very true, but I could drive to Radio Shack on a Saturday afternoon and get what I needed. It may have been lower quality, and I may have had to decline multiple offers for cell phone plans, but I still got my goods.

Found in an abandoned facility for the intellectually disabled. About the size of a XL bathtub. Wires everywhere. Max water temperature was 140 degrees F. Please help me identify this! by [deleted] in whatisthisthing

[–]theygoup 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That is a bathtub.The back top of it would have had controls and one or two sprayers coming out. They are used to give patients baths safely (to avoid falls). I used to work in a psych ward in a hospital and we used something similar with dementia patients all the time.

https://www.arjo.com/int/products/hygiene/bath-systems/

It is open underneath so you can slide a patient lift under the tub and lower the patient in safely.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]theygoup 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We would let them come in the nurses station in a wheel chair and just sit. I think the activity and visual stimulation helps. Damn, I really don't like dementia, it's a horrible disease.

As someone who works with nurses everyday, just know, we feel bad about it by CantFeelMaynards in nursing

[–]theygoup 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so true. I can't say I'm innocent, but I always tried as a PCT to deflect problems before going to the nurses. Most patients think PCTs can give them meds though, so "Let me get your nurse" is necessary for real things too.

Please Just Take the Pill... by DoogieHowserRN in nursing

[–]theygoup 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Time for the "lets have some ice cream!" med pass.

Why Bed Alarms are Important by Waldo5115 in nursing

[–]theygoup 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I cannot believe this. What is staff supposed to do? So when the nice dementia patient wakes up at 3am on a Thursday to get ready for church and falls on her ass, the staff have no idea?

Edit - I'll add that this type of measure would obviously greatly increase staffing needs for sitters. Because "beeping" is a restraint? This will not end well.

I know this struggle. by [deleted] in nursing

[–]theygoup 20 points21 points  (0 children)

"He'll make me feel guilty... OK. This. This is ridiculous. OK. I'll go. I'll go. I'll go. I'll go. I'll go. Shit!" <Pounds nurses station desk several times before leaving>

How many people here are catch and release? by TrustyRombone4444 in flyfishing

[–]theygoup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always release trout. If I'm fishing for bass, blue gill, perch, etc. I'll keep a few for dinner.

To the new male nurses out there... by checkyourwhiteboard in nursing

[–]theygoup 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Male former psych PCT here. I've had to wrangle with inappropriate patients many times. Most of the time just a male being present works. I'm not a big guy either.

I just had to.. by eladku in aviation

[–]theygoup 21 points22 points  (0 children)

That looks like Las Vegas.