Percvalh

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1. Good Career Choice - A Nurse

   Percvalh replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I am also glad I decide to do my nurse trainig, out of the blue one day I went home from work and said to my husband I want tobe a nurse. He replied if that is want you want then go for it. That was in 2006 and 3 years later I fulfilled my dream I wa...

2. 50 Resolutions Nurses Should Make for This New Year

   Percvalh replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

   my new year resolution is to complete my mentorship training so I can work closely with student nurses in my work place. Tonot allow peole to walk all over me , and to spend more time with my family instead of working all the hours god sends

3. Do psych nurses really just hand out medication?

   Percvalh replied to Trinklee's topic in Psychiatric

   I work in a care home as a mental health nurse I dont just give medications . I refer to dietician, falls team, tissue viability, physio, etc. I care for 18 residents on a daily basis so no I dont think we only give medications.

4. Bullying

   Percvalh replied to Percvalh's topic in Psychiatric

   thankyou for your advice

5. Bullying

   Percvalh posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hi I am a registered mental health nurse working in a care home I am experiencing bullying, hostility, harrassment and unfavourable comments by care staff on a daily basis. This is affecting me and my confidence and upsetting me greatly. Does anyone...

6. restraint/seclusion order question

   Percvalh replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

   De. 31st by Helen Dip he rnmh. Hi I work in elderly care with dementia on a specialised challenging behaviour unit. Myself and my staff are trained in N.A.P.P.I techniques and at times have to restrainn and seclude residents for their own safe...