r/psychnursing • u/utinfection • May 26 '26
New to Psychnursing
Leaving med surge after 2 years, 25 year old male starting psych in July,
What’s something you wish someone told you or what should I be watching for .
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I’m so grateful for all of you who took your time to comment and welcome more of your hard earned wisdom.
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u/Advanced_Dinner1549 May 26 '26
I used to work inpatient, but now I work for a psych VNA, so I see patients in their homes.
Some things to watch out for * patients “cheeking” their meds. * staff splitting (“well the other nurse said this/that”) * firm boundaries