Psychopath MSN, RN, CNS

Psychopath has 22 years experience as a MSN, RN, CNS and specializes in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

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1. Gut Feelings....

   Psychopath replied to Mandychelle79's topic in Psychiatric

   Sometimes a gut feeling or an intuition may just be what saves the day. Trust also in your clinical risk assessment and judgement, if you don't think you can, always good to double check with another member of your team like you've done.

2. Does psych nursing affect ur home life?

   Psychopath replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Psychiatric

   Haha.. I think a bit of 'crazy' is in the dna of the psych nurse. :) Well psych nurses often find some aspect of this profession stimulating hence they do have a fascination in working where we do. Maybe we'll all end up together one day into a purp...

3. First day on psych...Nightmare! Advice needed

   Psychopath replied to MacyismyBaby's topic in Psychiatric

   I'm guessing the drug of choice you signed out as PRN was an accountable one. Every facility should have a protocol and policy dealing with the handling, administration and storage of these types of medications. You did the right thing in reporting ...

4. question about "cutters"

   Psychopath replied to sarasmith805's topic in Psychiatric

   Good points there rncash89 re: nurses coping mechanisms. A macabre sense of humour is a fine thing to have! Helps us regulate and balance our own mental health when we're dealing with potential stressful situations eg cutting.

5. Starting Monday...Any Tips?

   Psychopath replied to Java Mama's topic in Psychiatric

   Congrats on passing your finals!! Double congrats for choosing psych nursing! For new nurses starting out in this field, I always tell them to keep an open mind, be willing to learn and absorb as much knowledge as you can! As more awareness of mental...

6. anyone studied at UTS?

   Psychopath replied to tamtaw's topic in International

   I just finished doing the 2 year accelerated program this year.. as I did the EN course already.. best way to do it I think.. get paid for the 1st year and work as an EN on your days off uni.. I can't say that I really studied.. bought like 3 textboo...