Anyone here that is a current or former Psychiatric RN at UCLA Medical Center? I am debating trying to make a move into Psych Nursing and would love some first hand input.
History: I am a fairly new grad, graduated in 2010 with a BSN, worked on the floor for just under a year in a general medical ward with a dedicated Psych Quad where we treated 5150s, fresh suicide attempts, and other medically unstable psych patients. I then moved to the OR but but discovered it wasn't the best match for me. I am currently working at UCLA in an administrative capacity but am finding that I really miss working with patients. For various reasons, I do not want to return to a medical/surgical floor or the OR.
I would love to speak with RNs who have experience here at UCLA because I want to stay here.
