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Nurse Community Member
#1 · October 1, 2020, 6:56 pm
Quote from Nurse Community Member on October 1, 2020, 6:56 pm

Has anyone worked in either or both fields? I have recently had interest from employers in both and I’m trying to weigh pros and cons for each. Any feedback would be appreciated.


Has anyone worked in either or both fields? I have recently had interest from employers in both and I’m trying to weigh pros and cons for each. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Nurse Community Member
#2 · October 2, 2020, 8:39 am
Quote from Nurse Community Member on October 2, 2020, 8:39 am

I've worked in pediatrics with behavioral issues. Challenging but enjoyed it and have considered returning to behavioral health.


I've worked in pediatrics with behavioral issues. Challenging but enjoyed it and have considered returning to behavioral health.

Nurse Community Member
#3 · October 2, 2020, 8:56 am
Quote from Nurse Community Member on October 2, 2020, 8:56 am

Thank you for the information.


Thank you for the information.

Nurse Community Member
#4 · October 9, 2020, 12:46 pm
Quote from Nurse Community Member on October 9, 2020, 12:46 pm

I have worked in BH for going on 15 years. Can’t say that I’ve ever had a boring day. You need to have an upbeat personality as you are dealing with depression and anxiety every minute. There have been some scary moments, but we have extra training to deal with physical threats successfully as a team and security guards on site who usually respond quickly. Friends who work in corrections say they are always accompanied by a guard and most inmates are on their best behavior since the med bay is a pleasant oasis


I have worked in BH for going on 15 years. Can’t say that I’ve ever had a boring day. You need to have an upbeat personality as you are dealing with depression and anxiety every minute. There have been some scary moments, but we have extra training to deal with physical threats successfully as a team and security guards on site who usually respond quickly. Friends who work in corrections say they are always accompanied by a guard and most inmates are on their best behavior since the med bay is a pleasant oasis

Nurse Community Member
#5 · October 14, 2020, 10:10 pm
Quote from Nurse Community Member on October 14, 2020, 10:10 pm

Worked in acute care psych hospital for 11 years. Psych hospitals save lives!! Learning all the medications and how they work, understanding diagnosis and providing care for patients in acute distress is challenging and VERY fulfillling. It requires excellent communication skills and ability to tolerate extreme distres. Really great job. Many jobs can be med/psych if you are interested


Worked in acute care psych hospital for 11 years. Psych hospitals save lives!! Learning all the medications and how they work, understanding diagnosis and providing care for patients in acute distress is challenging and VERY fulfillling. It requires excellent communication skills and ability to tolerate extreme distres. Really great job. Many jobs can be med/psych if you are interested

Nurse Community Member
#6 · October 30, 2020, 8:44 pm
Quote from Nurse Community Member on October 30, 2020, 8:44 pm

I worked corrections for 4 years. I felt safer in the prison than in my local hospital.


I worked corrections for 4 years. I felt safer in the prison than in my local hospital.

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