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Old Oct 23, 2008, 08:03 PM

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@reychz: Thanks for reading and laughing with me. A wacky place for wacky people like us.
I've got a question for psych nurses. I've got a friend whose a psychologist and he says that spending time with psych patients can sometimes make a person a bit psychologically off as well. Like when you analyze & manage psych patients for some time, it rubs on you and you exhibit the same or another problem in a lesser degree. Hmm...could it be why my psych prof was weird...? I guess it won't be a problem for me, since I might be more loco en la cabeza for all we know. Whadaya guys thunk?
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No. 11
from alsal41
Old Oct 29, 2008, 04:53 PM

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My son is in a psych hospital at the moment (he's a most unwell mess) and each and every nurse I have spoken to has been patient, tolerant and able to have a giggle whilst reassuring me at the same time. I love you guys!
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No. 12
Old Oct 29, 2008, 10:42 PM

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@alsal41: Thanks for the luuuv. Health care providers, especially nurses, are supposed to be caring like that. It's our job.
Your son is now included in my prayers.

Take care & Godbless
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No. 13
from cleo2uluv
Old Nov 06, 2008, 02:36 PM

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Psych nursing is not really my forte. I wonder what will happen if i find myself in such a situation , phew!!! thanks for the advice on reading charts.
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No. 14
Old Nov 06, 2008, 07:08 PM

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@cleo2uluv: Thanks for reading. You really can never be too prepared when it comes to dealing with psych patients. Some can get real labile with unpredictable mood swings and tendencies. If only we can wear full body armor...won't be helpful for their improvement, though. But psych nursing is cool, just the same. Never a dull moment, if you know what I'm saying.

Take care & Godbless
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