Prior to experiencing Psychiatric Clinical I had a somewhat caring and compassionate view of the psychiatric patient. I had a general understanding of some of the basic disorders that patients face. I would have described myself as your typical caring nursing student, equipped to care for the needs of the mental health patient. I discovered however, through clinical experience and hands on learning with actual patients that my perception of the mental health patient was limited at best and has changed immensely.
Before clinical I had grouped most mental health patients in one box. The uniqueness of each individual disorder was not expressed until they were observed. By observing and interacting with the patients in a clinical setting
Before clinical I had grouped most mental health patients in one box. The uniqueness of each individual disorder was not expressed until they were observed. By observing and interacting with the patients in a clinical setting