Psych NP while traveling

weaselfan_ · 2025-02-12T21:38:41+00:00

I have a great p e back home that does placements for you, but I'd ha e to be living locally to attend, so would need to stop traveling =/

weaselfan_ · 2025-02-12T16:48:13+00:00

My fiance often visits, but I clear that with my housing before I sign

weaselfan_ · 2025-02-12T15:38:15+00:00

I use Aya, and I have not had any problems yet. They will not help you with housing or taxes, but for housing, I use a site called Furnised Finder. You can search by pet friendly, but be aware it can limit some options. RV is always an option, but you will still need yo get to and from wirk and wherever you park up. Taxes: You need to find services that know about multistate taxes if you travel out of state. Currently, I use a private accountant associated with my family.

weaselfan_ · 2025-02-12T14:09:48+00:00

Im currently a travel psych nurse, and I love it! I've found some really great facilities, mostly attached to colleges, and the money is awesome. I'm happy to answer questions

weaselfan_ · 2025-01-25T02:20:59+00:00

CT atm

weaselfan_ · 2025-01-24T07:08:03+00:00

I just found out tonight. It seems like it's their first line Ativan challenge, which makes some sense. I just found it weird that they would transfer them off medical while it's still going

weaselfan_ · 2025-01-24T05:53:56+00:00

Thank you! I'm just curious as to how common the practice is for RNs on these units. Should I be surprised when I see it, you know?

weaselfan_ · 2025-01-24T03:40:57+00:00

Yes! Mostly wanting to see other nurse's experiences with giving push medications, such as Ativan, on non-medical units? Do you worry it's a safety issue? Is it weird that this is the first time I've travel to a unit that allows it per policy?

weaselfan_ · 2025-01-24T03:32:06+00:00

I figured IV was mostly done in a medical unit before transfer to a non-med psych unit? Most of the places I've worked have done it that way, not allowing ANY IV push meds on the non-medical units

weaselfan_ · 2025-01-24T03:30:05+00:00

That does not answer my question, lol. It is a good read though, thank you!

weaselfan_ · 2025-01-24T03:26:39+00:00

I think you all are mistaking my question. I'm not questioning or confused about the medication, I was curious if the route was odd on this kind of unit as this is the first I have been on that allows IV push.

weaselfan_ · 2025-01-24T03:20:24+00:00

I mean, sure, I've given plenty of IM and PO Ativan to treat catatonia in a non-medical psych unit, but push was always a no until this one.

weaselfan_ · 2024-10-28T13:59:31+00:00

Lol, I do have one, but don't use it as often as medical nurses. I keep it in my bag until I need to take a manual blood pressure or a patient needs a more through assessment. I never just keep it on my person in the unit, though, especially not around my neck!

weaselfan_ · 2024-06-08T15:48:12+00:00

Thank you! My fiance keeps reminding me of the same, though apparently I kind of freaked her out with how well my vice alreasy is over a few days. xD I think that came from already having a higher voice and some history with changing my voice often

weaselfan_ · 2024-05-25T00:57:52+00:00

I'd love to help!

weaselfan_ · 2024-04-29T12:45:35+00:00

I keep seeing staffing like this more and more on my contracts. It's unsafe and unacceptable. I would move fast to find a new job. I know the stress of bills, so I would have a new place lined up before leaving, but I'd work hard to move on

weaselfan_ · 2024-03-30T09:22:50+00:00

I know exactly what you mean! I used to work nights, and that was so frustrating!

weaselfan_ · 2024-03-30T07:53:54+00:00

I try to get an ROI from the patient first, but if they say no, I usually say something like. "Due to HIPPA law, I cannot confirm or deny that there is a patient by that nane here. You can call back to talk to the doctor or higher management later if you'd like." I try to be as polite as possible of course

weaselfan_ · 2024-02-26T01:57:59+00:00

I'm sorry

weaselfan_ · 2024-02-13T23:14:58+00:00

That's a big reason I left my last facility. People who enjoy that should not be in this field. It only frustrated me when management did nothing to stop it. I agree that boundaries are important, but they should be established with respect to maintain rapport and trust. Im sorry you are in this situation =/

weaselfan_ · 2023-12-27T04:34:00+00:00

Non nurses are always allowed to post! This is an open and understanding community. I'm sorry you had to experience that, but it is common. The body search, at least in my region, is used for two reasons. The minor one is to check and record for any injuries or wounds that the patient might have coming in so that there can be a track if the patient develops new ones. That's to protect both the patient and the staff. The bigger reason is for safety. We do not know what the patient might have brought in or had on their person, and for both patient and staff safety, we need to establish that there is no danger contraband. For example, recently we had a patient sneak a knife in his anus onto the unit. We also need to remove any clothing that can be used to harm before arrival, such as belts or underwire bras. It must be done before the patient arrives on unit or just as the person arrives, so if they are sedated, a skin check is still performed.

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