On our inpt. psych it's 7P-8P on weekdays with 2hrs on Saturdays and 3hrs on Sunday afternoons. Visitors can be very challenging on a psych unit. Adding the often troubled family dynamic to a pt. who is already on the edge....not always a great ide...
Tank'sMom replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Psychiatric
Call the hospital! Go to their web sight, check the job postings with their requirements. Gather all the info you can. I've only been a psych nurse for 8 months. I still feel like I have a lot to learn. I do wish that I had some more med-surg exp...