Nurse Aide Positions Geared Toward Psyche?

CuriousMe · Oct 30, 2010

So I'm taking my nurse prereqs this Fall quarter and I'm thinking of taking the nursing aid course. I plan on going into psyche nursing. Are there any nursing aid jobs out there that partake in the psyche field. If so, where should I look? What sort of medical establishment?
Forgive my ignorance. Just want as much experience as I can get in the psyche field.
-EC

Do you have an acute care Psych unit in your area? If so, I'd contact them about what qualifications they look for in their aids.

2ndyearstudent, CNA · Oct 30, 2010

So I'm taking my nurse prereqs this Fall quarter and I'm thinking of taking the nursing aid course. I plan on going into psyche nursing. Are there any nursing aid jobs out there that partake in the psyche field. If so, where should I look? What sort of medical establishment?
Forgive my ignorance. Just want as much experience as I can get in the psyche field.
-EC

I worked in on the TCU, Dementia, and Bariatric floors of a LTC/Rehab facility. I got more psych experience there than I ever will in my upcoming Psych rotation. The bariatric floor was basically a psych ward as they also put the recovering addicts there along with the severe mental issues suffered by people who weigh over 500 pounds. I got lots of experience working with victims of schizophrenia, personality/bipolar issues, depression, addiction, Traumatic Brain Injury, CVA (stroke), delirium and dementia.

My nursing home tended to get some of the destitute who had untreated psych issues. They criminally understaffed. I am really glad I worked there and just as glad I don't anymore.