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Posted 8 months ago Hi I am currently working in psychiatry nursing as a CNA and in nursing school for LPN, I am located in deerfield beach fl and would love to know more about working with chemical dependency? I will do anything to travel to help adolescents, or any person in need of help. This is the most rewarding job I love it soooo much thank you Jill I would like to delete pcture that was put up by mistake can YOU PLEASE help me, that picture was NOT supposed to be posted
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| Posted 7 months ago Chemical dependency is a way too mask true feelings and issues the patient may have. I also worked in a rehab/mentally ill facility. I found it very rewarding and enjoyed my job. You will learn hands on in time on what skills you need to acquire to work there. I found attending different groups that the patients attend very helpful. I am glad you enjoy your job as much as I did. Good luck! Joni |
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| Posted 7 months ago I've done Chemical dependency as an RN since '96 and it can be challenging, the pts. often have poor insight/jugment, and with today's short hospital stays they often relapse and feel alot of guilt associted with that, it's tough on the patient as well as the nurse. Comfort meds aren'nt enough, I remember holding a pts. hand as she was in the turmoil of opite w/d, it was tough. She got through it. You have to have alot of medical knowledge, as well as love for your pts. They feel worthless, and hopeless in their addiction. You can do it!!! Good Luck. |
