nickfitz1969

nickfitz1969 has 15 years experience and specializes in Mental Health.

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1. Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

   nickfitz1969 replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

   Yes, there's always a negative to come from a positive isn't there? Very sad!

2. Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

   nickfitz1969 replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

   Haha. You really must lighten up! You'll end up with all sorts of stress-related problems! However, it does surprise me that you are talking about another person. That's unlike you. Perhaps you need to get a life. As you seem to be into The Lord of t...

3. Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

   nickfitz1969 replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

   Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

4. Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

   nickfitz1969 replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

   I'm really grateful that you allow me to do that Davey Do! Much appreciated.

5. Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

   nickfitz1969 replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

   Thanks!

6. Should I learn martial arts for psych nursing?

   nickfitz1969 replied to Wanderer RN's topic in Psychiatric

   Very good!

7. Should I learn martial arts for psych nursing?

   nickfitz1969 replied to Wanderer RN's topic in Psychiatric

   No, Google!

8. A typical day in a psych unit

   nickfitz1969 replied to mago8388's topic in Psychiatric

   Normal human behaviour. Who would have thought it?

9. Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

   nickfitz1969 replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

   Great post! However, I only post on forum's that I have expertise in, rather than just posting for the fun of it!! As I have mentioned in a previous, I am only an expert in one field of nursing rather than a master of none! Back-handed complements ar...

10. Should I learn martial arts for psych nursing?

    nickfitz1969 replied to Wanderer RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I rest my case your honour!

11. Should I learn martial arts for psych nursing?

    nickfitz1969 replied to Wanderer RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Sarcasm (noun) "The brain's natural defence against the less intelligent" OR "Sarcasm: the ability to insult idiots without them actually realising it" OR "If you don't want a sarcastic answer, don't ask a stupid question" You choose!

12. Perhaps this Wasn't for Me

    nickfitz1969 replied to PG2018's topic in Psychiatric

    Exactly, its good not be avoidant! Enjoy the shiltz!!!

13. Should I learn martial arts for psych nursing?

    nickfitz1969 replied to Wanderer RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Saiderap, Patients are not our opponents are they? I agree, a good understanding of personal safety interventions are useful in avoiding risks and maintaining the skills required to manage or avoid dangerous situations is the way to go!

14. Gutless Colleagues

    nickfitz1969 replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Mental health nursing can be challenging and "dangerous" if the clinician doesn't continually consider the inherent risks in supporting mentally unwell individuals through their crisis. It is often the case that clinicians do not put risk-reducing in...

15. Gutless Colleagues

    nickfitz1969 replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric

    LPC2RN. The difference is that a restraint can actually be therapeutic, rather than sticking someone in a chair and restraining them and then watching them on 1:1 and doing a bit of admin at the same time. I would suggest that this type of interventi...