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help - psych tech position for rn

hi -

I need some advice or not sure what to call it. Can someone explain the point of psych techs? Are they the same as patient care assistants on a medical floor only they work in psych? And.....would it be wrong/conflict of interest/etc for an rn to work as a psych tech? I am looking at a position and not sure if they would even consider me - I am an rn with many years medical experience and wanted to get a position in psych but have not been successful even though i am ancc certified in psych and have a BA in psych. I thought it would be fun for awhile and I would gain the experience I am apparently lacking. Any opinions? I was wondering if the job descriptions/role would in any way conflict with each other ie as an rn i know to do certain things and as a psych tech i would report to rn thus delaying care that i would automatically do as an rn or am i thinking too much here? :) thanks in advance

edie

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    Like I said, not everyone who sees "jail" thinks "psych" so you can't presume that anyone does. Also, we in psych know a lot of criminals have psych issues but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a psych job (and that's not directed at you, it goes back to my earlier point).

    A case could be made that nurses on any unit deal with patients with psychiatric issues. The central point, IMO, is whether they are involved with treating those issues. If the answer is no, it isn't psychiatric experience. I have cared for patients wearing holter monitors. That doesn't make me a cardiac nurse.

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