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1. Best strategies to deal with verbal abuse from patients?

   mmjp77 replied to mmjp77's topic in Psychiatric

   Thanks, Scarlettz. I think it's easy to KNOW the "right" way to do things...but in a highly intense situation, how easily do those "right" responses flow? I guess i'll find out!! And think that with practice, it will become easier.

2. Best strategies to deal with verbal abuse from patients?

   mmjp77 replied to mmjp77's topic in Psychiatric

   I am nervous because I have never had anyone physically hurt me before, and I want to be empathic and caring....not looking like I don't trust people. But I definitely don't want to be in danger! It will be a balancing act I suppose, and a learning ...

3. Best strategies to deal with verbal abuse from patients?

   mmjp77 replied to mmjp77's topic in Psychiatric

   Thanks, everyone. I just went for orientation, and now am more afraid of being physically attacked than being yelled at! It will definitely be a learning experience, and empathy is definitely key, as many of you have mentioned!

4. Best strategies to deal with verbal abuse from patients?

   mmjp77 posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hi! I'm starting as a psych intake RN and understand that i'll be dealing with people on their worst day. I expect to be cursed at, or verbally abused as a part of the job - and would like to know how other seasoned nurses handle this. What works b...

5. Austin - Has anyone requested a higher salary from HR upon offer?

   mmjp77 replied to mmjp77's topic in Texas

   Thanks everyone. I was honest with HR and said I was having a hard time taking a pay cut, even though I understand the SW pays less. He immediately bumped up my base pay, without even a discussion. He seemed unaware of my current salary, so I am so...

6. Austin - Has anyone requested a higher salary from HR upon offer?

   mmjp77 replied to mmjp77's topic in Texas

   Thanks. I really want to take this job, but I have this mental block about starting lower than I did 3 years ago. I don't want to be resentful about. I also don't want to ask for more money if they are actually giving me an awesome offer based on ...

7. Austin - Has anyone requested a higher salary from HR upon offer?

   mmjp77 posted a topic in Texas

   I've been offered a position through St. David's in Austin. Pay is base 28/hr, there are differentials but I don't have those in my offer letter. I have been an RN for 3 years. I started at 28.50 in 2014, but this was in Philadelphia, PA and I know ...