ChildPsychRN

I currently work on a pediatric unit that houses children from age 2 to 12. The youngest on the unit at this time is 4. The youngest I have cared for is 3. I also pick up a lot of overtime on other shifts, so I see adolescents and adults. Our hos...

I came into psych in an acute inpatient psych hospital right out of school. I have been here for a year now. I haven't regretted it. You will encounter psych patients in any line of nursing, as psych patients get sick like everyone else. I feel b...

Thank you Jules. I appreciate your feedback. I did notice that the pay was significantly less. However, I like some of the other benefits they offer, like loan repayment and the ability to work in any state. I'm trying to stay realistic about the...

Hello everyone. I am a relatively new nurse. I was a LPN for 18 months while I completed my LPN to RN program. I have been a RN for one year and am pursuing my MSN in nursing education. I would like to follow that up with a PMHNP. My ultimate go...

I agree with Meriwhen. I have worked in an inpatient psych hospital for a year, and I wouldn't consider doing home health at this point. I have seen many patients escalate to the point of violence. I am happy for you that you were offered a positi...

I work on a children's unit and my patients range from age 2 to 12. Everyone gets up in the morning, does hygiene, eats breakfast, takes meds, then heads to school. We have a very structured environment for them. I find they do a lot better when t...

What I've found to be very helpful on the units I've worked is to be consistent. A lot of children and adults appreciate a structured environment and it helps them to feel safe. In my facility we have one person for every five patients. We usually...