HeatherPsychRN

HeatherPsychRN

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  1. Tips for Psych nursing

    HeatherPsychRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi! I am a new psych rn (2 months now) but I have been a nurse for 5+ years total. I am looking for some basic info on psych nursing. In my training, I was taught all about how to do the paperwork,...

  2. needle stick injury

    HeatherPsychRN replied to atx6211's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to hear what you find out, please update with an

  3. Interested in Psych

    HeatherPsychRN replied to Cahst3's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a behavioral health hospital where they have RN's with no background in Psych, they even hire new grads. I personally had my BS in Psych before nursing school. I work adolescents, and...

  4. Staffing Levels in Psych

    HeatherPsychRN replied to ajt575s's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a behavioral health hospital, so we have pt on different floor for different accutities. I work on an adolescent unit on pms and we have generally 2 rns, and 4 counselors for 19-22 pts....

  5. Tips for Psych nursing

    HeatherPsychRN replied to HeatherPsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for all the feedback, I can't tell you how much it helps! I have seen most of this stuff going on with other staff, but it is so much easier when you are told what is going on and then see it...

  6. dating someone with schizophrenia

    HeatherPsychRN replied to dipsett08's topic in Psychiatric

    I would say to have a good relationship, you don't have to be 2 perfect people, but 2 people perfect for each other. You said you were going to be a nurse, so he gets that compassion from you, but...

  7. Tips for Psych nursing

    HeatherPsychRN replied to HeatherPsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you! It is a big help! I would love to hear more when you have the

  8. Borderline Personality Disorder on the Behavioral Unit

    HeatherPsychRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    OMG! Thank you for this! I am a nurse very new to the psych field, and I have had a BPD pt that has focused in on me... I now understand why, where I am letting this pt down, and what I have done...

  9. Business Causal or Scrubs?

    HeatherPsychRN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Does anyone have and info or opinion on business casual vs. scrubs? I recently started in an adolescent psych unit, and it is left up to each RN to decide if we wear business casual or scrubs. I...

  10. question about IM emergency meds from new psych RN

    HeatherPsychRN replied to manchmal's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi! I have worked as a nurse for a while, but only the last 2 months in psych... From what I have seen, heard, and done so far here is my scoop... (forgive my blunt terminology) The butt is the best...

  11. New Psych Rn Needing support/advise

    HeatherPsychRN replied to HeatherPsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for all the advise and support. I have been at my new job for 2 months now, and my husband did finally get on board (mostly). I am really glad I went for the job, because I feel like I have...

  12. New Psych Rn Needing support/advise

    HeatherPsychRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I could really use some thoughts, prayers, comments, advice, and mostly some support. I have just started the orientation of my new Psych Job. This is where I believe God is leading me after...

  13. Business Causal or Scrubs?

    HeatherPsychRN replied to HeatherPsychRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    After starting my job, I found that on my shift (pm), most the nurses wear scrubs... So I am wearing scrubs, but at least I know the option is there (like if I don't wash my laundry on time...) Also,...

  14. Violence in Psychiatric Nursing

    HeatherPsychRN replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    I am fairly new to the Psych nursing, though I have my BA in Psych and have had my RN since 2006... I started at my facility about 2 months ago. So far, I have had very little exposure to anything...

  15. Could use some advice or a listening ear...new RN, newly abusive husband

    HeatherPsychRN replied to seekinganonymity's topic in General Nursing

    This is great news! You have been in my thoughts since I first saw your post. I am very glad you are taking the steps foward. Please do give us updates, it makes me feel better. Lots of prayer...

  16. Psych facilities with good tuition reimbursement?

    HeatherPsychRN replied to resilientnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    You can try Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates, IL (847)882-1600. Adam Leung is HR RN recruiter who mentioned it to me, but I didn't get details as it was not a benefit I...

  17. My First Big Mistake

    HeatherPsychRN replied to chevyv's topic in Psychiatric

    :lvan::lvan::lvan::lvan:Thanks for sharing this. At my old job, they had what was called a "near miss" for when at any point prior to giving or doing something for a pt was found to be incorrect,...

  18. Adolescent Psych texts?

    HeatherPsychRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi! This is my first post here, but I have been reading posts on Psych nursing for a while as I tried to make a decision about what area of nursing to go back into. I have just today accepted a...

  19. Adolescent Psych texts?

    HeatherPsychRN replied to HeatherPsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks, I'll try Amazon... And thanks for the tip, I'm sure I will need to keep it in

  20. Suicide and nurse's reaction

    HeatherPsychRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, thanks for sharing... That has to be hard to tell someone else, but I am glad you shared. I have just taken on a psych nurse position, and it seem like it will help to have in the back of my...

  21. Are you an organ donor?

    HeatherPsychRN replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    Good to know! My husband does not agree with being an organ donor and I was always wondering if he would be given the option to over ride my

  22. Could use some advice or a listening ear...new RN, newly abusive husband

    HeatherPsychRN replied to seekinganonymity's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your situation, it is heartbreaking! I don't know where you live currently, but I am pretty sure that here in IL the only information that a former employee can give is dates...