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  1. What does it take to be a good psych nurse?

    One of the most important traits of a good psych nurse is compassion. Of course, all nurses should be compassionate, but it's a different thing in the psych world. A good psych nurse truly believes that mental illness is just as serious a medical pro...
  2. Yet another unnecessary takedown

    Are you saying that the staff actually provokes the patients just so they can call a code and do a take down? This is absurd, why would they do that to the patient and to the staff? Often I see that some staff members, while not provoking the patient...
  3. Possible transfer to NICU

    I am so jealous! I would absolutely LOVE the opportunity to work in NICU.....it's my dream job. Unfortunately, we have only two NICU facilities in my area and there are hardly ever any positions available. If I do happen to catch one I'm informed I n...
  4. Which Nursing Jobs are the Least Stressful?

    OMG!! You read my mind!!! AMEN
  5. Approaching Addiction in Nursing

    Hello there. I read your thread and wanted to share my thoughts. I am an RN in Mental and Behavioral Health, specifically on the Chemical Dependency Unit. I have worked in my position since I graduated 3 1/2 years ago. My unit is a detox unit where t...
  6. NCLEX Pass rate..Interesting..but accurate?

    Southeastern has one of the best nursing programs in the South, maybe even the country. GO LIONS!!
  7. looking for info about Woman's hospital in BR

    Hey, Cinnabon.....ask your grandmother to help me get in! I've been trying for 3 years:)
  8. Afraid to admit but......

    I understand what you're saying about drug abusers getting much assistance from the government. I work primarily on the Chemical Dependency unit, we medically detox alcohol, opiate, and benzo addicts. Many nurses abhor this population. I care for the...
  9. Afraid to admit but......

    I work at a hospital with several psych units: General Psych, Acute Psych, Geri Psych, Adolescent Psych and Chemical Dependency (my home units which share a nurses station). I have also thought about the VA hospitals. The closest one to me is and hou...
  10. Afraid to admit but......

    Thank you for responding:) I do enjoy my job but I sort of feel trapped. Some days I leave and think "I don't want to do this! I'm going to quit!". Then sanity returns and so do I. Everyone says " you have to work on the medical floor or you'll never...
  11. Afraid to admit but......

    I work as a psych nurse on the night shift because I'm terrified to do anything else. I've been an RN for three years and I still hold my first position I got after graduation. Now don't get me wrong, I enjoy psych nursing but I feel like its holding...