Yoga RN replied to RedRabbits's topic in Psychiatric
I've never seen a review of a hospital, pysch or not, that DIDN'T have a negative review. I wouldn't take those reviews seriously. If you want an accurate description of what it's like working at...
Yoga RN replied to umichnurse2019's topic in Psychiatric
Congratulations on your decision! That is very exciting! From my experience, if something has been on your heart for a while, it is worth pursuing. To answer your question, start with a search in...
Yoga RN replied to brdavis17's topic in Psychiatric
I would score this patient 3 on the CIWA scale. 1 for slight tremor, 1 for mild headache, and 1 for mild light sensitivity. It sounds as if he was already quite sedated from the previous doses of...
Yoga RN replied to Nimrodel's topic in Psychiatric
It depends on the day and it also depends on where you work. I work on an inpatient psych unit, and I am able to spend a good amount of time with my patients. My day consists of almost constant...
Common Plans of Care for my mental health patients include: Altered Mental Status r/t Psychosis. Impaired Safety and Fall Risk r/t AODA Withdrawal. Ineffective Coping r/t Depression and Anxiety....
Yoga RN replied to KenyakeoniRN's topic in Psychiatric
Request to schedule a face-to-face meeting with your nursing manager. They will be able to offer advice on how to better adjust to your unit, as well as if it is possible to transfer to psych. It...