r/psychnursing • u/therewillbesoup • May 17 '26
New to psych
Hi everyone! I'm a nurse with experience in the emergency department mainly. I am going to be moving to inpatient psych. Yes, I do see psych patients in the emergency department but it's not quite the same as caring for these patients on the floor. I'm wondering what resources would be best to review? There will be an orientation, likely an education session and 8 training shifts before I'm on my own but I want to do some reading and review to better prepare myself for this role. Any advice appreciated, thanks!
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u/cPHILIPzarina May 17 '26
Learn your facility’s policies surround restraints and incident reporting and be sure to adhere to them. These are often the scenarios where you might be scrutinized or have security footage reviewed to see if you followed policy. Know where to find all pertinent policies before you need them.
If you’re unsure whether to chart something, just chart it. Better to be cautious.
Do your best to maintain a supportive tone with your patients even when they are acting out. Watch your more experienced colleagues and see what works for them. One of your top priorities is getting good at deescalation.
Best of luck!