spyrogeist

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

   spyrogeist replied to magaroon's topic in Psychiatric

   Thanks! I am actually doing really well at school w/ a 4.0 and have just written a teaching article on rational choice of antidepressants with a friend of mine who's a psychopharm prof at UCI. He's asked why I don't develop it a textbook chapter or...

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

   spyrogeist replied to magaroon's topic in Psychiatric

   Sixes -- What an inspiration you are! Thank you for sharing this story - I hope your life is peaceful now (well, with five teenagers...) I often forget how relatively fortunate I am. Gratitude is important.

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

   spyrogeist replied to magaroon's topic in Psychiatric

   Orca -- Good to know your experience with psychiatrists has been positive. I originally wanted to go that route myself, but, after careful reconsideration, chose nursing instead for several reasons. I want to know that I will be valued and respecte...

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

   spyrogeist replied to magaroon's topic in Psychiatric

   Orca -- Thank you for your kind reply -- The experience you you had with that patient, which you so vividly render, is exactly that which inspires me to enter this field. I want so badly to have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of p...

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

   spyrogeist replied to magaroon's topic in Psychiatric

   Magaroon -- I logged on to this site to ask the same question -- and I found your post. I am thrilled to read all the support these nurses are giving you. I myself have had some trepidation in my own career considerations. Here's my story, and a r...