RPNfromCANADA

HI everyone I am currently looking for employment working with youth preferebly who suffer from mental health problems. I am a psychiatric nurse in canada, and wondered if my profession is required there. Thank you

Hi there, I was glad that you were able to express yourself and to utilize this forum to do so. I really feel for you and your family. It sounds like you are a very strong person and you know yourself very well. I think that what you and your son are going through is very overwhelming and difficult, and you both may not feel like the pain will ever end. I think that with the support of the nurses that may care for your son will be very helpful. I hope that your son will get the special attention this sort of case needs. He needs to be working with mental health professionals who know how to approach a crisis situation like this. I have worked with many suicidal patients, almost all of which really dont want to die. They are either overwhelmed or just crying out for help. When help, comfort and support are provided, then they are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It is unfortunate that the Dr had to treat you that way. It doesn't shock me though, I know there is still alot of stigma associated with mental health towards both the patients and their families. Somehow the families often get blamed for situations such as this, which in some cases is true, but certainly not all. In either case, each patient and family should be taken seriously and their concerns should be addressed fully. Take care of yourself, You are in my thoughts Jen

Hi there, Here in canada you just as much as a "regular" nurse as we both go to school to become a nurse in some form or another. We are governemed by the same union and therefore have the same pay. In some areas we even get paid more as our services are desperately required. Jen