moonwolf

moonwolf has 1 years experience and specializes in mental health.

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1. Why did you choose psychiatric nursing?

   moonwolf replied to Gaby_rmz77's topic in Psychiatric

   The main reason I went into psych is that I believe the body follows the mind. If the mind is injured, physical injury follows. Repair the mind and you slow or prevent all sorts of physical issues. Ask someone who is obese, has DM, hypertension, smok...

2. Nurses who hate patients - advice

   moonwolf replied to livelaughlove09's topic in Relations

   I worry about you "blowing a stack". If you remain objective at work, than you will know what is reportable. Try making a positive comment when you hear a coworker make a negative one. Or, tell them that their negativity is upsetting to you and to pl...

3. What are the little things you do to help the next shift?

   moonwolf replied to kristandrews's topic in Relations

   At end of shift I make sure all orders are up to date, check in with my patients to make sure they have needs fulfilled and tell them which RN is coming on next shift, tidy up the station, check all doors are locked, make sure pain prn reassessments ...

4. Leaving bedside

   moonwolf replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

   Have you considered Nurse Anesthetist? Do you like chemistry or politics? Politics, than go for MHA, chemicals? Go for holding a hand and making sure they recover from all the drugs you put in them!

5. Nurses with tattoos and piercings

   moonwolf replied to emmygirle's topic in General Nursing

   What is the problem with visible skin invasion? Tattoos and piercings in the 21st century are the most hygienic in all of history. So long as there is no broken skin, Grandma doesn't care how you change her dressings. Individual use of one's own body...

6. Opinions please

   moonwolf replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Recovery

   To be a psych nurse, you need to be sound in mind. If you are not ready, and worried about relapse, continue with counseling. The job will always be there!