Any tips as a new(ish) grad psych nurse?

Hello

I am almost done with my new grad program and the program allows me to experience through different units. I interviewed with all the different unit managers and I got into my top choice which is psych! So super exciting but also nervous. Any tips are greatly appreciated thank you <3

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u/gelayoh — 14 days ago

Neuropathy and muscle pain after methylprednisolone

Hello,

I was prescribed a 6 day taper dose of methylprednisolone for hives that I got about two weeks ago. I took 6 tablets on day 1 (05/12) but then I stupidly threw away my meds. I then went to urgent care and got it prescribed again. The provide said to just start the meds over, so I took 6 tablets again and then my last dose was on 05/18. After taking the steroids, I had numbness and tingling on my hands and feet and muscle pain on my calves. I feel like when I go to sleep and then wake up, is the worst. I went to my PCP and they said it’s likely due to the steroids. I was wondering if anyone has experienced something similar to this before after taking steroids?

I am very scared that my nerves won’t heal and that this will be a forever thing. I will get my labs checked and have another appointment with my PCP in two weeks. Just wanted to inquire and see if anyone has experienced this before.

Thank you!

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u/gelayoh — 5 months ago

Numbness and tingling and muscle pain after methylpredisolone

Hello,

I was prescribed a 6 day taper dose of methylprednisolone for hives that I got about two weeks ago. I took 6 tablets on day 1 (05/12) but then I stupidly threw away my meds. I then went to urgent care and got it prescribed again. The provide said to just start the meds over, so I took 6 tablets again and then my last dose was on 05/18. After taking the steroids, I had numbness and tingling on my hands and feet and muscle pain on my calves. I feel like when I go to sleep and then wake up, is the worst. I went to my PCP and they said it’s likely due to the steroids. I was wondering if anyone has experienced something similar to this before after taking steroids?

I am very scared that my nerves won’t heal and that this will be a forever thing. I will get my labs checked and have another appointment with my PCP in two weeks. Just wanted to inquire and see if anyone has experienced this before.

Thank you!

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u/gelayoh — 5 months ago