What Do Psychiatric Nurses Do on an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

What Do Psychiatric Nurses Do on an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Being a psychiatric nurse is amazing, but sometimes many people dont know exactly what we do on a daily basis. What we do is extremely important for patients and it’s important for other to recognize what we do.

Whether you want to go into psych nursing or not, you should recognize what we do is important for patients hospitalized.

In this video, i go over 5 critical responsibilities of a Psych Nurse on an inpatient psychiatric unit.

Obviously this is just my opinion...

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[RhealovesGod]

I am pursuing nursing school and only want to do psych nursing. Mental Health is something that I love learning about and look forward to this career

[professorkarenvduhamel]

It's so nice to hear a psych nurse who is so proud and passionate about caring for the mental health and well-being of behavioral health patients. You really found your niche.

[carolemalloch]

I switched from working as an ICU RN to working as a psych RN almost 4 months ago and it has changed my life. I'm so happy that I made the switch.

[stephanied]

I was a psych nurse for a decade in the locked wards at a state psych hospital. I feel state psych hospitals are MUCH different. They get the “last stop” patients, the “worst of the worst” and had chronic patients that basically lived there as they had no where else to go. I feel state hospitals are MUCH different than normal hospital and private psych hospitals.
We got hurt A LOT, pretty much every day was WILD. You wouldn’t believe the stories. I miss it sometimes, you had to have strong relationships with your co workers and had to be a real team. We always used to say we should have written a book about what happened in that hospital.

[queentinadoire]

I worked at a state inpatient psych unit for 8 years. It was challenging, but I loved it. I am currently in school pursuing my PMHNP degree. I love Psych Nursing. It is not for everyone though. You have to be very passionate about helping mental health patients. You also have to be kind, patient, and a caring person.

[Kidblinks]

I just graduated and I’m scared about applying but this video helped reduce some of that.

[volkssturm]

Thanks for sharing! I have been an RN for 19 years, mostly PACU and dialysis. I have always been interested in being a Psych RN at one point in my career and I think that time is coming. I feel like I am getting totally burnt out doing management in a dialysis clinic. I need something that is rewarding and fulfilling, plus mental health issues is something near and dear to me. I think this is the ticket.

[hannahjay]

Thank you so much for this video! I have a mental health nursing interview tomorrow and this has made me feel so much more prepared and excited for it! :)

[ap]

I have been a psych nurse for 10 years. I did outpatient for a while which was nice but then there was too much turn over and I was burned out. Now I’m back inpatient and there are some patients that want to be there but there are others who want to leave because they can’t smoke, don’t like the food, can’t get certain hygiene, makeup. These people are so entitled and ungrateful. I have been called every bad name in the book but at the end of they day there are always pleasant patients who are truly sick and appreciate you. It really depends on the group. To me it’s definitely less stressful than bed side nursing.

[jacquelinealoo]

Excellent video.
I have worked as an RNpsyc nurse for the past 12 years…
My passion grows with every passing day.❤

[NobleAbsinthe]

Thank you my ph brother, I've decided into going into psych after nursing school. Starting my 2nd sem and we are learning psych now.

[nerdo_blackxoxo]

I like your personality, keep on keeping on.... I'm just starting out haven't even started nursing school yet I start in January

[alibob]

I'm going back to school to train as a mental health nurse in the UK and I found this video really helpful, thanks. Especially about the crisis intervention as that's something I'm quite nervous about but you were really reassuring

[Gioli]

Just accepted a psych nursing inpatient job after cardiac care for 10 years. Thanks for this.

[daymonniquevelasco]

Been a psych nurse since 2011 and always as inpatient. And until now i find it amazing since each one of them is unique and has different ways of showing the symptoms

[davidacosta]

I’m considering making a career change into Psych nursing. You offer great bits of information and I will be sure to follow up with the resources you have provided. 🙏🏻

[DavidLindermanMusic]

I love learning about the pharmacology and pharmacodynamics of psychiatric medications. So interesting.

[theaustralianhulk]

Last night, I unsuccessfully tried to de escalate a dementia pt from attacking me while avoid the feces he had spread all over himself and the bathroom. First I had to let him finish urinating in the shower fully clothed all over his socks. Then he proceeded to yell at me and posture towards myself and staff, unwilling to let anyone help him as he got feces everywhere. Short staffed on the senior care unit as per usual. I awoke several times today (I work nights) thinking about my own behavior and feelings towards this guy. What could I have done different? Why was I about to lose my patience with him? How did I let myself buy into the moment and let him have control of my emotions? I can tell you psych nursing is a challenge with very little obvious rewards. Most patients don't have the comprehension to understand the position we put ourselves in to help them. But every now and then you reach one and/or you learn something about yourself and it makes it worth it.

[fitzy]

psych nurses can be a very overwhelming, your voice is so managed and relaxing! I’m excited to watch more of your videos!! 😄😄

[Ms.J]

I have a degree in Counseling psychology and currently pursuing a second degree in nursing. I am interested in psychiatrist nursing after graduating. This video is an eye opener. Thank you.