Any UCLA Psych Nurses? Need Guidance

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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.

Thanks!

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Hi! I too will be joining the Psych department at UCLA med center.. ME excited! :yes:.. with mixed feelings! :eek:

I have no insights yet but just curious how has your experience been so far? How long have you been in the department? I will see you soon !

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Hey, I wanted to keep in touch with you because as I mentioned in the original post, I don't work at NPI at RRUMC. I work at the school of medicine, am a nurse, but currently working as an administrative assistant. When do you start there? I'd love to chat with you once you get started.

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Specializes in Hospice, corrections, psychiatry, rehab, LTC.

I have a buddy who works psych at UCLA. Not sure whether he is on this system, but I will ask him to have a look at this thread and offer his input.

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Orca,

Thank you so much, that would be amazing!

Feel free to pass my email along to him: [email protected]

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Omibashu... hi! i realized after I replied to your post that you are at HARBOR UCLA but on the admin side.. I saved your email address :geek: And I def will keep you posted!
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Omibashu... hi! i realized after I replied to your post that you are at HARBOR UCLA but on the admin side.. I saved your email address :geek: And I def will keep you posted!

I'm at UCLA in Westwood.

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Hi baby jam

I am also interested in psych nursing at ucla. I am applying for the new grad program in June, I have a BSN. I work at Ronald Reagan in Westwood as a care partner now, but just looking for some advice and help.

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Sorry...my last post was intended for Orca.

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Ha! Bet you won't believe this but I worked on 2south from 7/68 to 1/69. My mom started working on 2west when the place opened in 1959. Obviously I can be of no help, but it was a great first job. Still psych nursing at the state hospital in Pueblo, CO.

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Good to hear that you're still in Psych. I'm really going to try to get some experience, maybe volunteering somewhere because that seems to be such a barrier to moving into psych. The hospital that I did my new grad program at didn't let you even choose psych as an option.

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Specializes in Hospice, corrections, psychiatry, rehab, LTC.

Omibashu - check your PMs.

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