birdsongRN replied to greenbeanio's topic in Psychiatric
There is lots you can do, depending on your area, I guess. Assertive community treatment is a really fun option for psych nurses who want to have (much) more interaction & longterm therapeutic relationships with clients. Also, community based cli...
birdsongRN replied to Gratefulprn's topic in Psychiatric
I think psych nursing is very rewarding. Here are my suggetions, for what they are worth: 1. Consider getting some counseling from a trusted professional to sort out any issues that may remain from your childhood. Speaking from experience, it is imp...
birdsongRN replied to MadameFreckles's topic in Psychiatric
Absolutely! Do it. I was a psych tech before and during nursing school. Now have been a psych nurse for 7 years. It was a very good experience for me. I hope you find the same is true.
Hi, I am 27 and a have a one year old son. I am done with my pre-req's, starting clinicals for ADN in Fall '03. I am currently taking Pharm and enjoying it. This is my second degree. I am excited and READY to start my clinicals. Thanks to everyone on...
I originally went to college right out of high school as a communications major and was in to atheletics. Long story short, I ended up with a B.A. in sociology/anthropology with a minor in women's studies. Try finding a job with that degree! I got a...
Congrats on being accepted to the program. I became pregnant while working on my pre-req's. I wasn't allowed to take A&P labs while pregnant, so that set me back a bit, and I decided to only take one lecture the semester my son was due. Also, the...