I am nervous about entering the psychiatric nursing world. My nervousness stems from fear of the unknown. I worry that I may use the wrong words or that my facial expressions may betray my feelings. I have worked with children with mental health problems on a smaller scale, and I have witnessed the emotional effect it has on their parents and due to this reason and I often wonder how health-care professionals are affected when working in a psychiatric environment. However, I have resolved to go into it with an open mind.
In the next six weeks, I will be at the VA and after watching the Bellevue video and reading the excerpt from Frisch & Frisch, I have come to understand that though I have my worries, the environment will be a controlled one. …show more content…
Some of the doctors displayed a nonchalant attitude towards the patients. However, Dr. Rivers (ER doctor) stood out to me because she had her personal problem (cancer) and did not let the situation deter her from providing the best care for her patients.
However, when compared to how we were taught to interact with clients, I am concerned, considering that I have no idea the best and safe practice to utilize when restraining an adult patient with mental health issues.
Looking at the video, many of the patients such as Cheryl felt better after receiving medication and psychosocial therapy; however, others such as Bruce voiced his rejection of medications noting that his bad days begin after he receives it and has good days when he is not being medicated with mood stabilizers. He goes to court to prove his point and wins the case. I was happy to observe that six months later he was doing better on psychotherapy and had gone back to work.
These 2 cases made me think deeply about the six rights of the patients and what would happen if the patient is unable to make informed decisions for themselves and voices their rejection of the medication due to its effects on their
In the next six weeks, I will be at the VA and after watching the Bellevue video and reading the excerpt from Frisch & Frisch, I have come to understand that though I have my worries, the environment will be a controlled one. …show more content…
Some of the doctors displayed a nonchalant attitude towards the patients. However, Dr. Rivers (ER doctor) stood out to me because she had her personal problem (cancer) and did not let the situation deter her from providing the best care for her patients.
However, when compared to how we were taught to interact with clients, I am concerned, considering that I have no idea the best and safe practice to utilize when restraining an adult patient with mental health issues.
Looking at the video, many of the patients such as Cheryl felt better after receiving medication and psychosocial therapy; however, others such as Bruce voiced his rejection of medications noting that his bad days begin after he receives it and has good days when he is not being medicated with mood stabilizers. He goes to court to prove his point and wins the case. I was happy to observe that six months later he was doing better on psychotherapy and had gone back to work.
These 2 cases made me think deeply about the six rights of the patients and what would happen if the patient is unable to make informed decisions for themselves and voices their rejection of the medication due to its effects on their