Tasha.RN.BSN

Usually it's a check sheet to complete after 1 hour (face to face) depending on the policy RN can complete the face to face. I can look to see if I have an example.

I do enjoy working in psych, I have worked as a direct care nurse, nurse manager, and director of Behavior Health. The child/adolescent population can be aggressive, expecially the girls. I have 16 years experience and I have been hit 3 times. Once by a 5 year old, 15 year old, a geriatric. In psych as the RN you are primarily responsible for assessments. LVN/KPN medication aids pass medication. You could facilitate some groups (nutrition, medication management, side effects to report ect). Now depending on the department, you can have a variety if diagnosis and dual diagnosed. Crisis 5-10 days very busy turn around us high. Lots of admission and discharge. My favorite Residential 2 weeks - years build more of a rapport, not as busy more violence, court ordered or compelled to treatment. My favorite too ICF- intermediate Care Facilities this is where majority of people with intellectual disability live. A lot of hands on care, can be medically fragile Forensics -Long Term or sentence, have been found guilty by reason of insanity. I have never worked Forensics before. I have worked on acute rehab and med/surg the physical stress is unbelievable. In psych nursing you do more talking and reassuring. I hope this helps.

This is so broad, what types of resources do you want? Example of restraint policy? Assessment AIMS Psych meds Patient education General policies

I'm a psych nurse and I have worked with all populations. What questions do you have?

You won't be penalized for what you don't know. Sounds like a crap, unstable company. Run as fast as possible. RED FLAGS! !

I have been a DON of LTC for 90 days and I'm exhausted. I have a great support system and mentors