nmb81

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1. setting boundaries with pt.'s, appropriate vs inappropriate, HELP!

   nmb81 posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hi all. I'm new to psych and and so thrilled about it. I do have common sense when talking with my pt's but.... I'm having a hard time feeling comfortable assessing my pt.'s. Assessing for orientation, suicidal ideation, and the little questions like...

2. new to psych....afraid of being harmed by pt.'s

   nmb81 replied to nmb81's topic in Psychiatric

   Thanks so much for the helpful advice. And no that wasn't too much info...i actually also had the concern of how to set boundaries too. I know alot of it is common sense...but it's not always easy. Especially when you're trying to establish rapport.....

3. new to psych....afraid of being harmed by pt.'s

   nmb81 posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I've been an RN for a year on a critical care unit and now have finally started psych nursing, something i KNEW i wanted to do before i even started nursing school. So i'm thrilled to be here now on an inpatient psych unit....i'm taking CPI training ...

4. career change, psych for me??

   nmb81 posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hi! I've only been an RN for 10 months...i've got nearly a year's experience on a step down tele unit. I have an AA. in Psych and went for a BSN in nursing to become a psych nurse. I'm trying to decide on what move to make here as i'm leaving the ste...

5. need advise on career change, HH right for me?

   nmb81 posted a topic in Home Health

   Hi all! I can't sleep, i'm really conflicted on what path to take here. Okay to make a long story short.... I've been an RN for 10 months. I've had experience on a Progressive care unit for 12 months (started as a GN, then became licensed 2 months in...