Review for inpatient psych job

Specialties Psychiatric

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Specializes in Ambulatory Case Management, Clinic, Psychiatry.

I have 1yr PD exp working on a locked psych unit, and have been working in community or case management roles for the past 4yrs. I also don't feel like I got a great orientation at the time and mostly ended up passing meds.

I may be accepting a direct care RN position in the next few months, an am looking for a review-- not dx and psych assessment, but for common med combos, reactions to watch for, responding to acute psych emergencies when there is need for restraints/IM meds.

Does anyone have a suggestion? I am looking for a resource that is easy to read, has only the basics of what I need for the jobs (not "FYI" stuff like the year haldol came out, or the type of DA receptors affected by 1 neuroleptic vs another), but without the theory piece/therapeutic communication, info on s/s of diff disorders (I am very familiar w this stuff).

Does a book like this exist?

Thx in advance

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Specializes in Corrections, Psych, LTC, Management.

when i was starting my acut psych experience i just browsed my old psych nursing book from school and also I got those little RN notes for psych.

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Specializes in Leadership, Psych, HomeCare, Amb. Care.
Home - American Psychiatric Nurses Association is a good place to start
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