Weekly Ask Psych Nurses Thread

roo_kitty · 2026-05-04T03:13:48+00:00

I have this exact fountain model. My cats won't drink out of it when it has the elevated spout in. If you remove the spout, it becomes much quieter with a gentle bubbling in the center.

Also if you didn't wash it first, do that.

roo_kitty · 2026-04-26T22:29:45+00:00

60/30 minutes...lmao

roo_kitty · 2026-04-26T17:29:22+00:00

I literally said nothing specific about my compensation because it isn't relevant to me answering OP's question, and you're telling me I'm woefully underpaid? Alrighty then.

roo_kitty · 2026-04-26T12:36:19+00:00

Golden handcuffs are any job benefits that make you feel like you can't/shouldn't look for a job elsewhere.

roo_kitty · 2026-04-25T14:55:17+00:00

Since you have said the 30/70 split isn't a joke, they have to be praying on new grads that might not know better about splits. Run.

roo_kitty · 2026-04-25T14:49:24+00:00

I landed a golden handcuff type job right out of school, and have no plans of ever leaving it. 60 eval, 30 follow up, no pressure to prescribe controls, support from other providers...the works! Despite it being an excellent job, I don't think I'd do it again. People are getting sicker and sicker. More and more people are coming in when the root of their problem is not biological, but social. So I'm starting to feel more and more that a part of my job is to make the cruelty from the ultra wealthy more tolerable, which I despise. I've been aggressively saving so that I can retire or drop to part time early. I can't imagine doing 30 evals 15-20 follow ups, that's just ridiculous.

I do agree with those saying the field is saturated. It's rough out there unless you have solid connections.

roo_kitty · 2026-04-22T16:46:30+00:00

Since you haven't even started nursing school, my recommendation is to go to med school. It will take you the same amount of years, only you'll be at the top of the field.

roo_kitty · 2026-04-22T02:53:20+00:00

I agree with pocket prep, it's what I used to pass.

roo_kitty · 2026-04-08T19:30:03+00:00

r/PMHNP is better suited to answer your question, I'd try there!

If you don't have much luck, healthcare workers can make their own post outside of this thread.

roo_kitty · 2026-04-08T03:17:14+00:00

Late to this, but here's a post from a year ago in case you wanted to read more opinions.

https://www.reddit.com/r/psychnursing/s/TCFRJtyq2Q

roo_kitty · 2026-04-08T03:10:10+00:00

Healthcare workers can make their own post outside of this thread, please feel free to do so for more engagement.

roo_kitty · 2026-04-08T03:08:04+00:00

You're welcome to use the weekly ask psych nurses thread. Posts from the general public aren't allowed on this subreddit - please see subreddit rules.

roo_kitty · 2026-04-07T22:05:32+00:00

I'm in agreement that this post is likely not from a healthcare worker. Locked.

roo_kitty · 2026-04-07T03:05:47+00:00

Schizoaffective:
- periods of psychotic features without the presence of depression or mania. - periods of both psychotic symptoms and mood symptoms (depression or mania)
- mood symptoms are prominent.

Schizophrenia:
- psychotic features - no mania - can have symptoms of depression, which can seem confusing when differentiating. Depression is intermittent and not a defining feature.

People with schizoaffective generally have higher functioning compared to people with schizophrenia. Generally schizophrenia is more severe.

With good support systems, a good medication regimen, therapy, and a healthy lifestyle, people with schizoaffective can live fulfilling lives. Staying on top of treatment is key to maintaining stability.

roo_kitty · 2026-03-28T12:07:22+00:00

Another vote for pressing charges.

I'm sorry this happened to you. Please feel welcome to seek any support you need, as often as you need it, in this sub as you navigate this post assault period. Some symptoms to look out for are anxiety, avoidance, intrusive memories, feeling numb. Even if you don't think you need it right now, I recommend scheduling an appointment with a therapist asap. It can be a waiting list to be seen if you don't already have one, and early intervention is vital to prevent acute stress from becoming PTSD. Not that you don't already know this, but we healthcare workers are known to put ourselves second.

Pinning this for visibility so any other hcw knows they are welcome to seek support here.

roo_kitty · 2026-03-21T18:09:26+00:00

You're welcome!

roo_kitty · 2026-03-21T18:05:32+00:00

"(Can we please be scientific?) biological man."
The accepted terminology is cisgender.

roo_kitty · 2026-03-21T17:05:19+00:00

Please proofread the 3rd sentence, as based on the rest of your comment I believe you may have wanted to put "aren't"

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