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I now know what everyone means by "that look". I recently became psych nurse and all my previous colleagues wondered why I wanted to transfer from paed's to mental health. Everybody says it is a waste of a talent. I find it exhausting defending my decision but now I just ignore them. I haven't worked in a psych unit before but I will be transferring in 2 weeks and I'm very excited. The only experience I had with mental health was during my clinical placement and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Hi Fiona thanks for the thorough response I appreciate it. What was the nurse patient ratio? Was your day tiring compared to other units you have worked at? Did you get your breaks? The place I work at right now is less physically demanding than ER but when it gets busy especially in the winter, we barely have time to go to the bathroom. In ER it's crazy but at least we get our breaks and I learn something new everyday. I'm really contemplating about going back to ER but at the same time I want to go to a unit that is less physically exhausting but learn and be appreciated at the same time.

Hi guys I have been entertaining the idea of changing from a paediatric nurse to going back to ER nurse or 2 new fields dialysis and mental health. Any dialysis nurses out there can describe their day to me?

Thank you for the kind reply dishes. Yes I'm from Ontario, Etobicoke to be exact. I will look up and call the places you have listed. Thanks again.

I've google searched it already and yes I'm familiar with it. I have called the schools listed on that website but they said they did not have any mental health nursing course. If someone is familiar with the course code and the school that offer the course please list it. Anybody else have any advice on how to better prepare myself or increase my chances into getting a psych job?

I want to work at a psychiatric unit but want to do a refresher course. Anybody know which school offers this. Any advice on what I should do to learn more about psychiatric nursing? I've been working in paediatrics for 8 years now and I think I need a change.