Chinacat

We seem to have the same goals. In January, I hope to start Graduate school in a Psychiatric NP program. I can't wait. :) As for the cleanups, I've worked in both a state psychiatric hospital and currently in a psychiatric forensic center. I don't remember ever cleaning up "piss, ****, or vomit". In the state hospital, the techs did that, and in the forensic center, we have Medical Security Officers that take care of the cleanups. Patients seem to love to smear feces. We have very little face to face contact with the patients. I work nights, so I only see patients when they need a prn. Good luck with your future plans. When you start nursing school and go through the different clinicals, you will have a better understanding of what you are interested in. Things may change.