nickfitz1969 replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric
Haha. You really must lighten up! You'll end up with all sorts of stress-related problems! However, it does surprise me that you are talking about another person. That's unlike you. Perhaps you need...
nickfitz1969 replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric
Great post! However, I only post on forum's that I have expertise in, rather than just posting for the fun of it!! As I have mentioned in a previous, I am only an expert in one field of nursing rather...
nickfitz1969 replied to Wanderer RN's topic in Psychiatric
Sarcasm (noun) "The brain's natural defence against the less intelligent" OR "Sarcasm: the ability to insult idiots without them actually realising it" OR "If you don't want a sarcastic...
nickfitz1969 replied to Wanderer RN's topic in Psychiatric
Saiderap, Patients are not our opponents are they? I agree, a good understanding of personal safety interventions are useful in avoiding risks and maintaining the skills required to manage or avoid...
nickfitz1969 replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric
Mental health nursing can be challenging and "dangerous" if the clinician doesn't continually consider the inherent risks in supporting mentally unwell individuals through their crisis. It is often...
nickfitz1969 replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric
LPC2RN. The difference is that a restraint can actually be therapeutic, rather than sticking someone in a chair and restraining them and then watching them on 1:1 and doing a bit of admin at the same...