beckbBSN

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1. Nurses with bipolar disorder?

   beckbBSN replied to lizzychica02's topic in Psychiatric

   I have been a nurse for 2 years. I work with developmental disabilites and mental retardation. I am currently working on my psych NP. I was diagnosed as Bipolar at 16. I have had 3 suicide attempts. I am a recovering alcoholic. I have been hospi...

2. roles of the nurse when it comes to sexual disorders

   beckbBSN replied to Ronold's topic in Psychiatric

   I do not work with pediatrics so I cannot tell you what to look for in the pediatric patient. I do work with adults and more than one pedophile has been in my care. What do I think you need to know? First that it is a compulsion. They cannot help ...

3. Questions to ask interviewer for psych position.

   beckbBSN replied to RNRose's topic in Psychiatric

   In New York State, any licensed professional can conduct therapy sessions, so that might not be a valid concern in your state. I think you need to check your state Nurse Practice Act regarding this requirement. I think you need to ask things like: H...

4. MS Psychiatric Nursing with no experience?

   beckbBSN replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

   I am a BSN who works with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. I am working on my psych NP. I have only been a nurse for 2 years. In that 2 years I have done a lot of work with different patients psych and nonpsych. What I have lear...