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  1. Attributes of a good psych nurse

    PRNMEDS replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in Psychiatric

    Being able to listen. Being able to stay calm and in control as kaos occurs around you. Not being scared when someone threatens you. Caring about people. Good

  2. Restraints - Face Up Or Face Down?

    PRNMEDS posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a small Psych hospital, and the majority of pateints are Adolescents. Hospitals policy for 4 point restraints has been to restrain the patient face down (we use leather restraints on each...

  3. Nursing Hours

    PRNMEDS replied to Footprints's topic in Psychiatric

    I think it depends on the State you are in. I believe (or at least I hear) that 18 hrs in a row and then required to get a break. Not sure if this is true or

  4. making the switch to psych nursing?

    PRNMEDS replied to RosieGlow's topic in Psychiatric

    As with any field there is always chance of burnout but you can't let that dictate your life. As for safety Psych can be difficult at times - violent patients etc. I think it depends a lot on where...

  5. Do i need Med Surg experience to be a psychiatric nurse?

    PRNMEDS replied to krisssy's topic in Psychiatric

    I dont believe it is necessary for you to go get Med Surg experience to work in Psych. You graduated 34 years ago - it would take a lot to learn all the new Med Surg things AND get the experience -...

  6. Geodon and TD

    PRNMEDS replied to guest27716's topic in Psychiatric

    Your dose sounds average to low. Plus you were not on for long time. Considering that I think your chances of developing TD are probably not very high. However, you should monitor it (as I am sure...

  7. How do you become a "Psych Nurse"?

    PRNMEDS replied to sabine_rn's topic in Psychiatric

    In NY, and I think most states there is no extra classes required to be a Psych nurse, or work in ER, etc. Most ICU and PICU units have specialized training and advanced training prior to starting -...

  8. How do you support yourself in Nursing School??

    PRNMEDS replied to Spoiled1's topic in General Students

    Difficult to work and go to Nursing school. Try getting job in hospital as aide. Psych hospital as aide - especialy on overnight is good spot. Good

  9. Applying for CNA Position: Adolescent or Adult?

    PRNMEDS replied to CarVsTree's topic in Psychiatric

    I work mostly with Adolescents. Before starting I would never have imagined I would like it. I think Adults is generaly less demanding. However, with kids the rules are more set in stone, so if...

  10. Restraints - Face Up Or Face Down?

    PRNMEDS replied to PRNMEDS's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for all the info. I plan to research it some more. I was suprised by the overwhelming feeling that face down is so bad. I had never considered it as more likely for suffocating since we...

  11. Do Cna's Work In Psych Units?

    PRNMEDS replied to Louisepug's topic in Psychiatric

    The hospital where I work currently has one CNA working. They are hoping to hire a couple of more as believe that better trained then average MHA (Mental Health Assistant - Orderlie), and can do vital...

  12. Psych Tech job for ADN student

    PRNMEDS replied to foreverhope's topic in Psychiatric

    Doing Psych Nursing you do lose some regular Med Surg skills - at least temporarily. You tend not to do or do only very infrequently some of these skills (sterile dressings, catherization, etc...)....

  13. Dbt

    PRNMEDS replied to Loray's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks, this is interesting. I am an Psych RN in USA and had not heard of this. I plan to ask about this at work on

  14. Dbt

    PRNMEDS replied to Loray's topic in Psychiatric

    I am embarrased to ask but what is

  15. Child Psych

    PRNMEDS replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't do a lot of groups per se - other then a medication education group. The majority of groups at my hospital are run by Therapist, Nurtitionists etc. That said Nurses (both LPN & RN) do a...

  16. Geodon-----underdosing?

    PRNMEDS replied to Spazzy Nurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Geodon was very popular about a year ago. I am not sure why as it never seemed to work. I have heard higher doses do - and saw a few patients where it did but doctors are leery about going to high....

  17. Geodon-----underdosing?

    PRNMEDS replied to Spazzy Nurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Geodon was very popular about a year ago. I am not sure why as it never seemed to work. I have heard higher doses do - and saw a few patients where it did but doctors are leery about going to high....

  18. Doing away with Restraints?

    PRNMEDS replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in Psychiatric

    I work on an Adolescent Unit (11 - 17 y/o) in NY. On average we do about 7 - 10 restraints a week (sometimes more ). The majority are with leather restraints (4 points), with a smaller amount being...

  19. Doing away with Restraints?

    PRNMEDS replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in Psychiatric

    I work on an Adolescent Unit (11 - 17 y/o) in NY. On average we do about 7 - 10 restraints a week (sometimes more ). The majority are with leather restraints (4 points), with a smaller amount being...