jewlsRN

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1. Safety Concern

   jewlsRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Just looking for advice on being torn between loving what it means to be a psych nurse and having serious concerns about safety of entering the unit where I work. Have been there for 2 years now and even though there are short intervals where things...

2. Leaving After 10 Months

   jewlsRN replied to DEgalRN's topic in New Nurse

   I would say to check out the public health position and if you really think that it is something you will enjoy, then go for it. Staying per diem in your current job is a good idea to stay current and "in" if it doesn't work out. However, if you ar...

3. Any psych/addiction RN's considering to further education

   jewlsRN replied to Vette_gurl's topic in Psychiatric

   I am currently in a MSN program for Family Psychiatric Mental Health NP. With this program, I was able to use my BA and take a few bachelor level courses to bridge at the same time as the masters courses. Just finished my first year and have probab...

4. Therapeutic Communication

   jewlsRN replied to ajt575s's topic in Psychiatric

   Remember feeling the same way when I started in psych right out of school a year ago. All the advice here is great! I would add that sometimes the best therapeutic communication is nonverbal. Sometimes just sitting with someone quietly is what the...

5. Should I apply for Psych Charge position?

   jewlsRN replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Psychiatric

   I just graduated last year and went straight to psych, which was my dream/goal throughout the nursing program. When I tried to orientate to charge right away, I found myself completely overwhelmed. Of course, I did not have any nursing experience a...