Ok, I am a new grad working on a neuro med-surg floor. I loved my psych rotations and have been thinking about making the switch to psych nursing. However, during clinicals I noticed that the techs did everything with the patients and the nurses were stuck passing meds and doing paperwork on 30+ patients. I don't want to be a p I ill pusher/paperwork junkie. The nurses on the floor were rushed and exhausted and I only really saw them interact with the patients during admissions. . .and even then the techs did most of the interviewing!
I guess what I am asking is do you like your jobs? Do you feel like you make a difference? Do you get to interact with patients? Do you see people get better?
Please be honest in your responses. I want to get a picture of what it is like to be a psych nurse.
I did clinicals in a locked floor of an acute hospital. Are things different in other type of facilities?
I appreciate all feedback. Thank you for your time.
As a past patient in a psychiatric facility I think that if you put in the time then you definitely will make a difference. I have come so far from that time in my life and now want to help people and am training to be a nurse. i would love to get into Psych but I don't know how I would cope with it being a bit to familiar.
meliisa
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As a past patient in a psychiatric facility I think that if you put in the time then you definitely will make a difference. I have come so far from that time in my life and now want to help people and am training to be a nurse. i would love to get into Psych but I don't know how I would cope with it being a bit to familiar.
You guys are doing a great job!!!!