jsaldanajrsa

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1. Handling rude co workers

   jsaldanajrsa replied to TurtleN84's topic in Relations

   My profession is hospital security. I am also a nurse's assistant as well. I have worked with different departments in the medical field, but I also continue to work side by side with RNs. It takes all kinds. This is what I do; I support them, ignore...

2. Voluntary vs Involuntary Admission on Psych Unit

   jsaldanajrsa replied to Dhingli's topic in Psychiatric

   I believe it is important for the patient to know and recognize the seriousness of a voluntary admission. Maybe it should be mandatory for registration to clarify the meaning of a voluntary admission to the patient during admission procedures.

3. How physical is psychiatric nursing?

   jsaldanajrsa replied to fiba's topic in Psychiatric

   Great wisdom. Great question. Let me say this; When a patient is detained and they tell you, " If you don't let me leave, I'm leaving anyway, " I need to be prepared. Sometimes staff is so busy, it takes a couple of minutes to get assistance.

4. Mental Health vs. Staff Safety (Security)

   jsaldanajrsa posted a topic in Psychiatric

   A few months ago I attended a Instructor Certification Program for Behavioral Risk Management in mental health. The 5 day course was great! The instructors were awesome. As I sat in my class I noticed a female RN who appeared to be quite injured. My ...