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  1. Do I NEED Med-Surg training to be a psych nurse?

    Hukilau replied to EarthChild1130's topic in Psychiatric

    I never did a day of med/surg nursing after school. But I have been fortunate in working on psych units with a good mix of nurses who have always done psych and those who have a lot of experience in...

  2. Do I NEED Med-Surg training to be a psych nurse?

    Hukilau replied to EarthChild1130's topic in Psychiatric

    I never did a day of med/surg nursing after school. But I have been fortunate in working on psych units with a good mix of nurses who have always done psych and those who have a lot of experience in...

  3. CNA is a cutter

    Hukilau replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Psychiatric

    In answer to your first question, there is probably no reason to worry about the patients she works with. It sounds like she is highly skilled, insightful and professional. As for the secondary...

  4. CNA is a cutter

    Hukilau replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Psychiatric

    In answer to your first question, there is probably no reason to worry about the patients she works with. It sounds like she is highly skilled, insightful and professional. As for the secondary...

  5. RN with depression/anxiety

    Hukilau replied to doularoz's topic in Psychiatric

    I have worked in psych nursing for 20+ years, and one thing I know is that we all go through difficult stuff. Don't beat yourself up for it! In fact, I've done some of my best work when I've been...

  6. I need to know!!

    Hukilau replied to nterval's topic in Psychiatric

    Please help me too! I want a job where I don't have to clean up after anyone and perhaps not talk to them very much either. Certainly not smell or hear them. But I want to help them and get paid well...

  7. Psychiatric Advance Directive

    Hukilau replied to blue gardenia's topic in Psychiatric

  8. Psychiatric Advance Directive

    Hukilau replied to blue gardenia's topic in Psychiatric

    My only experience with PAD was in a hospital in Hawaii. Although Hawaii does not yet have laws regarding this, a local advocacy group had presented a workshop to patients at another facility and had...

  9. Restraints for acute patients...

    Hukilau replied to jojo's topic in Psychiatric

    Actually there are Federal requirements now for facilities receiving Medicare/Medicaid funds. Here is a link to get you started. It pertains mostly to children but you can follow links to the...

  10. demand for psyche NP's

    Hukilau replied to Karina212's topic in Psychiatric

    Assuming you already are an RN with a BA or BS, consider getting your Master's in something else. I got an MA in Counseling and that combined with the RN and a BA in Group Dynamics gives me a more...

  11. What's Your State Hospital Policy R/T BPD/O?

    Hukilau replied to autumn-moon's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, a primary staff contact person and an agreed upon plan of care is the key concept in an inpt unit. I have found it's also helpful if the pts outside therapist has a standing agreement that she/he...

  12. Group Therapy Ideas

    Hukilau replied to Delz's topic in Psychiatric

    As I said, if you haven't seen it I don't expect you to believe it, but that doesn't mean it isn't

  13. About to have BS in Psyc -- want to become mental health nurse

    Hukilau replied to PsychoGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    I got a BA in Group Dynamics and got a job as a "psych tech" at a local hospital. I liked the work and began thinking about furthering my education/credentials. I considered MSW and MA programs, but...

  14. Group Therapy Ideas

    Hukilau replied to Delz's topic in Psychiatric

    "Basic level nursing practice is characterized by interventions that promote and foster health and mental health, assist clients to regain or improve their coping skills or abilities, and prevent...

  15. Group Therapy Ideas

    Hukilau replied to Delz's topic in Psychiatric

    A couple of points and then I'm done with the debate about whether inpatient therapy groups are appropriate and who should do them.1) Educational groups are extremely valuable and should be a part of...

  16. Group Therapy Ideas

    Hukilau replied to Delz's topic in Psychiatric

    Elkpark is correct that typically staff nurses don't do group therapy but I disagree that it is outside the scope of practice. (You just can't call it "psychotherapy" since that refers to a specific...

  17. Group Therapy Ideas

    Hukilau replied to Delz's topic in Psychiatric

    One thing I didn't mention: The type of group you do depends somewhat on the functioning level of the group. With lower functioning groups it is best to do structured exercises. With higher...

  18. Group Therapy Ideas

    Hukilau replied to Delz's topic in Psychiatric

    I believe the definitive work is still Yalom's "Inpatient Group Therapy." Trouble is, this won't work very well if it's not used consistently. If you're taking "turns" with other staff and everyone...