Naya1978

Hi Tommorow is my first day on the behavioral health unit as my new job. My previous experience in psych was one rotation during nursing school that I don't remember to well. I was wondering if there was any advice that the more experienced nurses could give me. Are there some things I should make sure I do or anything I should avoid. Also, are there any books that I can get to help me along? I ordered a psychiatric care plan book off the internet but maybe there is better guide I can get.

How do you get your patients to like you better. I don't think I have the best bedside mannner in the world but it's descent but my patients and thier families are always gushing about the other nurses and I feel like they don't like me as much. I'm definitely not as perky as some of the other nurses but I always try to be respectful and kind although a little shy. What does everyone think?

Hello, I've been accepted for August too. I'm done with most of my science course but will be starting with my clinicals in a few months. Sometimes I'm really excited and happy about it and at others I get nervous thinking about all the things I'm going to be expected to do and to know and to experience. I just hope that I can make it throught all right.