Hi! I am a new graduate and I am about to have an interview for a state psychiatric hospital. During my clinical experiences I really felt at home during my psychiatric rotation and want to begin my career in the field. My only experience has been in a private acute care psychiatric facility. I have heard that in state psychiatric hospitals the nurses do not get patient interaction. This really scares me because it is the reason i enjoy psych nursing so much. Can any one who works or has worked in a state facility tell me a little bit about your experiences? How often you get patient interaction? What is a normal day? Any information is helpful Thanks!