studyingRPN

Hi Whispera, thank you you for replying to me. I am in the middle of studying for becoming an RPN, which in Canada stands for Registered Psychiatric Nurse (sorry for the confusion, I thought that I posted to the Psychiatric Nursing section). That said, I would say that all nurses do make use of the therapeutic relationship when possible, so it is good to hear what circumstances interfere with this. As RPN's we are expected to provide mental health assessments and Counselling.

Hi elkpark, You are right. I live in Canada and am working towards becoming a Registered Psychiatric Nurse.

Hello, I am in the middle of a Psychiatric Nursing program and would love to hear from some of you who have more experience under your belt. I would like to know if, within your experience, you have found that there is anything that interferes and/or prevents you from engaging in interpersonal, counselling with clients? I would really like to know the perspective of those who have realy world experience. Thank you