Do RN's meet/address the psychiatric needs of their patients?

[~Tinkerbell~]

Hello! I am and undergraduate nurse in my 2nd semester of an Accelerated nursing program. I am trying to understand what role the RN has in meeting/addressing the psychiatric needs of their patients for a class assignment. Would you be as kind as to tell me your thoughts/ experiences in this area on the following blog:

http://www.nitronurse.com/blog/3408/nursing-community-failing-address-psychological-needs-patients

I only get credit if you reply on that website, not here I am very am very interested on this topic as I worked with psychiatrists for 7 years. Your insight and help is much appreciated!!! I would also be interested in what training (school, CME, interest level is in mental health) Please state area of specialty and background (years as nurse, etc) when replying.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!!!

[Davey Do]

Tinkerbell:

I attemped to open your site. Couldn't do it. Have you gotten any responses? Or am I the only one who couldn't get in?

Dave

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

OP: in your hyperlink, you have an extra http...and that is why people can't open the page. Try reposting it or have a staff member edit your post for you.