Jacob Rockstar-RN replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing
Being just a nurse and not a doctor, it isn't possible for me to fully understand the doctor's method of therapeutic communication with the obviously distraught patient. Therefore, I personally would...
Jacob Rockstar-RN replied to HigginsdogRN's topic in Psychiatric
If you are to help one, you must attempt to help all. If what you describe is what's truly what's taking place across the board in this facility, then your responsibility as a competent professional...
Jacob Rockstar-RN replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric
Just an alternate perception of reality. In actuality Safety Coach RN, I've volunteered to help on days with the opening of the new unit, to mentor nurses that are new to our facility. In addition to...
Jacob Rockstar-RN replied to chickadee123's topic in Psychiatric
All things said, it will happen. It happens less often when the healthcare team collaborates to assure a therapeutic environment is maintained. Part of the challenge of being a successful psych...
Jacob Rockstar-RN replied to Sissybee1's topic in Psychiatric
Of course I'm joking. I feel the whole situation is ridiculous. One wouldn't want a Proctologist to repair a brain aneurysm. A psych nurse going into an ICU as a "tech" is no different. Why are...
Jacob Rockstar-RN replied to Sissybee1's topic in Psychiatric
I want to focus my career on Psych, but to keep up my nursing skills I work at a Long-term care facility through the week. This way I can practice on the senile. Most times they don't remember the...