psych_00_RN

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1. Need help with OCD patients

   psych_00_RN posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I work in a state psychiatric hospital and recently we have been getting more patients with OCD. Is there a website or any good books on treating this disorder? How do other facilities deal with these patients?

2. Please help!

   psych_00_RN replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Psychiatric

   I'm a new nurse, I received my license 18 months ago. Before that I worked as a psychiatric attendant at a state hospital for 8 1/2 years. Since my graduation I've continued to work at the same facility. During school I saw Psych nursing, like any ...

3. Is it possible for a Bipolar person to become a psych nurse?

   psych_00_RN replied to magaroon's topic in Psychiatric

   There is absolutely no reason for you not to go into the field of your choice. I have suffered from major depression for probably 20 years. I tried to self medicate with alcohol for years. One morning I woke up and realized I had a plan for suicid...

4. Is there hope for a new grad as a psych nurse?

   psych_00_RN replied to calililly's topic in Psychiatric

   I don't know about CA, but here in Inndiana the psych field is crying for nurses. Fortunately, I worked at my current facility while going to school so I knew i had a job waiting. With the nurse shoratge, I'm sure you will find a job in your field ...

5. PERSONALITY DISORDER/SELF ABUSE

   psych_00_RN replied to BarbRPN's topic in Psychiatric

   I work in a state hospital; we are the last stop for many of our patients. They have been through the local mental health centers and hospital psychiatric units before coming to us. My unit houses up to 25 patients and now 9 of them have been diag...