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  1. What do you love about Psych?

    nina12345 replied to Alex_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I like it because there is great satisfaction on providing the best care you care to an undeserved population. I like being there for clients that need strong advocates. I feel that I am a better...

  2. Crisis Triage Psych

    nina12345 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello! Anyone have experience as a psychiatric crisis triage nurse? I'm moving from inpatient to this role and am eager to start. I want to hear your experiences in this role! ANy tips would be...

  3. Why the high turnover in behavioral health?

    nina12345 replied to northmississippi's topic in Psychiatric

    For me, its sad to see clients come back to inpatient care over and over again. But you must remind yourself you are doing an important role, even if you can't "fix" the issues with mental health...

  4. What do you love about Psych?

    nina12345 replied to Alex_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I find great pride in helping a undeserved population. The work is very meaningful and mental health is vastly under

  5. IM Injections

    nina12345 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello! I was wondering about some tips for giving iM injections if a client requires them frequently! Thank

  6. Documenting

    nina12345 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hey fellow psych nurses. I am struggling with documentation clients who are severely mentally ill. I often hear many phrases used to describe client status and it begins with hallucinations which can...

  7. How much do new nurses working in psych make?

    nina12345 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Less than one year of experience, how much do new nurses working in psych specialty make? Does it depend on the type of place you work or whether you work in a hospital? If anyone can help me get a...

  8. How much do new psych nurses make?

    nina12345 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Less than one year of experience, how much do new nurses working in psych specialty make? Does it depend on the type of place you work or whether you work in a hospital? If anyone can help me get a...

  9. How much do new nurses working in psych make?

    nina12345 replied to nina12345's topic in Psychiatric

    Washington

  10. Psych Nurse to MHNP

    nina12345 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hey everyone! I am new to psych nursing and have been working for a month now and love it so far. I am curious as to what made psychiatric nurses choose to become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I...

  11. The Divide between Psych Nurses and Behavioral Health Professionals?

    nina12345 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello Everyone. I have been working in psych nursing for a few months now. I have noticed something and wanted to see if anyone else had noticed it as well. It seems there is a divide between...

  12. Psych Nurse to Med Surg

    nina12345 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello, I am a new grad that has been working in psych nursing for one month. I want to get to med surg, but I landed in psych as my second job since I didn't like the skilled nursing setting and...

  13. new grad in psych hoping to transition into PH

    nina12345 replied to ericninetwo's topic in Public, Community Health

    Hello! I am also a new graduate nurse who is working in psych. I am also contemplating moving towards public health! I have similar questions, and from what I've learned, Public Health would be a...

  14. Psych Nurse to Med Surg

    nina12345 replied to nina12345's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I see what you mean. I don't want to be stuck in psych per say though. I hear this can happen because you aren't practicing you med surg skills as much so you won't be hired as med surg or may...

  15. Please help me - dread going to work

    nina12345 replied to Newnurse8123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So you chose to seek another profession or you liked psychiatric nursing as a NP? Sorry I am a little

  16. Please help me - dread going to work

    nina12345 replied to Newnurse8123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Facility that is not a medical facility so we don't do IVS, or take patients that have foelys, etc. anything that requires medical attention in that sense or unstable...

  17. Balencing Nursing and Family Life

    nina12345 replied to nina12345's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that is so helpful thank you so much! I read it aloud to my husband while I read it for the first time and we agree with your statement about kiddos needing more attention when they are older. We...

  18. Balencing Nursing and Family Life

    nina12345 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I wanted to know how others balance their work and family life as a nurse. I am a new grad and planning on starting a family soon. I'm not sure if I'll want to work full time when we have our...

  19. Creative Nursing Jobs?

    nina12345 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone :) Just wanted to see what nurses out there know about any creative nursing jobs. I definitely have a big creative side but am looking for a way to incorporate that into my nursing...

  20. Please help me - dread going to work

    nina12345 replied to Newnurse8123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It ok to feel stressed, starting a job is very stressful. Take time to care for yourself when your not at work ie. exercise, doing things you love, spending time with others. Talking to my friends or...

  21. What’s in your bag/what should I have as a newbie?

    nina12345 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I have extra pens, notepads, drug book, lab book, badge, and always bring a variety of snacks and tea to give me some comforts from home :) I also throw in things from my work policies as quick...

  22. IM Injections

    nina12345 replied to nina12345's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes

  23. Psych Nurse to MHNP

    nina12345 replied to nina12345's topic in Psychiatric

    Hello! Congratulations on graduating! I used the saundesr nclex prep book just fyi :) I highly recommend. And just do the practice questions and read rationales/explanations. Thank you for the reply....

  24. New Hire

    nina12345 replied to BrightEyes3468's topic in Psychiatric

    ALWAYS keep yourself safe and be aware that patients can change in a second number one!! Definitely know your psych meds. Look up the ones you don't know, study them, understand them. Know...

  25. New Grad Psych Nurse: Is this right for me?

    nina12345 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hey everyone. I'm so happy I found this forum. I have been working a job as a psych nurse for just a short amount of time now. I really love my coworkers and the environment as far as working...