albymangel

albymangel specializes in Mental Health.

Latest Activity

1. Full Moon Syndrome: Fact or Fiction

   albymangel replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   There is no link between the moon and psych patients and their behaviour or presentation.

2. Where is everyone from in the world?

   albymangel replied to Kiwiguy's topic in Male Students

   Well as far as location is concerned on Australia but came from Scotland Sent from my iPad using allnurses

3. Things I wish I could tell my patients

   albymangel replied to vintagemother's topic in Psychiatric

   One needs to consider disclosure ver carefully preferably with clinical supervisor Sent from my iPad using allnurses

4. Things I wish I could tell my patients

   albymangel replied to vintagemother's topic in Psychiatric

   Some self disclosure is fine only if it's for the therapeutic benefit of the client Sent from my iPad using allnurses

5. Borderline Personality Disorder on the Behavioral Unit

   albymangel replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

   Admission of those Dx of borderline PD should be avoided or brief as it can be counterproductive according to NICE and Project Air Guidelines Sent from my iPad using allnurses

6. question about "cutters"

   albymangel replied to sarasmith805's topic in Psychiatric

   It's certainly behaviour that has a purpose and for them is somewhat a way to adapt and deal with the intense psychic pain that they often experience. Majority of those with BPD Dx have experienced childhood trauma which could Include sexual abuse, n...

7. Reception bell at a psych nurses station

   albymangel replied to RNcashy89's topic in Psychiatric

   Such a ridiculous idea no common sense I'm sure it's not a hotel and MH Nurses are clinicians not bell boys

8. Why should I become a Psych RN?

   albymangel replied to bellabarbiegirl's topic in Psychiatric

   Just go for it

9. dilemma regarding antipsychotics

   albymangel replied to evanpatten's topic in Psychiatric

   I'm a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse and for the lady 2years I have not administered any antipsychotics so there are other option

10. Need ideas for nursing education groups

    albymangel replied to Jolly's topic in Psychiatric

    sense of belonging...now I'm for that but talking about what's important can be helpful or what I might call a useful conversation might in some way lead to small steps in the direction of recovery. What does the the client want? How will they know i...

11. Borderline personality disorder

    albymangel replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Psychiatric

    some empathy, clear boudaries and a litle Zen...the how to engage with those borderline very nice people

12. Need ideas for nursing education groups

    albymangel replied to Jolly's topic in Psychiatric

    Psychoeducational groups around depression and anxiety could be a great start, Other specifics might include sleep hygiene and what about using a Solution Focused approach such as Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg. Have you checked out Phil Barker's...

13. The "Why don't you go to Med School" Question

    albymangel replied to AL1992's topic in Male Students

    Nursing...it's a great profession and it requires brains Albert

14. What to do? Feeling very alienated on my unit.

    albymangel replied to can'twait2B1's topic in Psychiatric

    sounds like your work place culture is not so supportive. what about Clinical Supervision? do you malke use of it? cheers for now Albert

15. Is psych getting me down, or is just my unit?

    albymangel replied to cherubhipster's topic in Psychiatric

    Have you considered Clinical Supervision? Albert