gewmac replied to Born2BAnurse's topic in Psychiatric
Congratulations on your job. I have been doing psych nursing for 8 years with 4 years previous working as a psych tech.
My advice is to show your patients respect and kindness. This may be manifested in listening to their stories without ju...
Lily.
I have been a night shift nurse for 7 plus years. While in nursing school I worked as an aide on the overnight.
My advice for sleep hygiene is as follows.
1. I try to never be awake more than 20 hours in any period.
2. T...
Thanks to all who posted on my question! I will look to see if my employer will pay part of the cost. The three comments from pschrns, whispera, and meriwhen confirm that the CPI is useful. It appears that instructor certification would be useful to...
Hey PsychcnsI appreciate the input. I will look into their course. Anyone can state anything on the net and a referral like yours gives them credibility
Hi All: Has anyone ever heard of CPI They teach numerous courses, including Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. They can be found at: http:// www.crisisprevention.com My wife states that as a teacher in a high risk urban district, she has attended s...
Hey All As a follow up to this thread topic: Is there one style of martial arts that teaches the defensive moves without the offensive counter-moves? In my area Krav Maga is the next new thing, but this is way too offensive in nature. Although I try...
Thanks M Bauer. I will look to go "go tech" about 6 months from graduation from the ADN program. My skills in de-escalation and calm communication really won't be given justice in a resume. I would be well served to work as a tech for a year or so...
Hey Mingez Thank you for the reply. I had some trouble logging on remotely recently. I think that given what you have said and what MBauerRN wrote recently, I will stick with my rehabilitation counselor job while in school. The hours are flexible a...
gewmac replied to Marilynj28's topic in Psychiatric
Hey In the states, Buffalo , New York, there is a program called Compeer. Here is the link Using the healing power of friendship to change lives... It involves becoming a mentor/friend to someone who has a mental health diagnosis. It is not direct ...
I am a 48 year old man who took a leave from the world of Capitalism. I am closing down my sales business after 25 years. The kids are out of the house and done with college. I took a job as a Rehabilitation Counselor at a psychiatric group home. It ...