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1. How does a psych career affect the psych nurses?

   psynurs replied to malusport's topic in Psychiatric

   the down side is that you tend to dx. behavior of friends/acquaintences....in the beginning you self dx. at times but then again I did that in nsg. school....seems I had symptoms of many disorders of the body also that eventually I got over....realiz...

2. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

   psynurs replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   most definately, yes, mine is with me always....I am discreet, of course, as are many others.....no employer will tell me I cannot carry one, that is for sure

3. working with little staff--suggestions?

   psynurs replied to aloevera's topic in Psychiatric

   OMG!!! the ratio you described is downright dangerous for your pts. and the nurses on the unit....you need to get out of there, and fast.... sorry to be so blunt, but I see no other course for you to take... wonder what JACHO would think about the ...

4. How does a psych career affect the psych nurses?

   psynurs replied to malusport's topic in Psychiatric

   I agree that you must "go goofy" once in a while to keep your sanity... But all in all working in mental health has really given me great insight and helped me in other areas of life. I now have more patience with people and can recognize behavior d...

5. Losing your skills in psych?

   psynurs replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Psychiatric

   what skills? our assessment skills are sharper: we have to assess mentally unstable/psychotic pts; we draw blood, we do catheters, give meds, wound care, lots of pt. teaching to new diabetics (especially on detox unit), only thing we do not do is s...

6. Would you call in because you didn't get any sleep?

   psynurs replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

   no, there have been many times when I have gone in after little to no sleep....that is what coffee is for !!!!! I couldn't leave my co-workers short cuz I was a little sleepy....we have plenty of time to sleep when we are dead........

7. Considering a return to nursing

   psynurs replied to strange_jayne's topic in General Nursing

   go back in, but take it slow....get your feet wet.....try something new...there are so many options out there without the hospital politics....clinics, dr. office, home health..etc. well, you know I was out for a few years and went back and tried ps...

8. How much does a Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Nurse?

   psynurs replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Psychiatric

   NOT NEAR ENOUGH !!!!!!! BEEN IN PSYCH LONG TIME.....30.00/HR NOW BUT I LOVE MY WORK , MEANS MORE TO ME THAN HIGHER PAY AND HATING TO GO TO WORK.....BEEN THERE, DONE THAT