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1 posted on 07/07/2008 10:39:50 PM PDT by neverdem
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To: neverdem

It goes with the job. You have to learn how to try to calm people down.


2 posted on 07/07/2008 11:02:48 PM PDT by CindyDawg
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To: neverdem

I worked as an aide in a psych hospital in the mid-80’s when I was going to nursing school. Back then, the RN was allowed to judiciously use chemical or mechanical restraints. Although it’s been almost 20 years since I worked in psych, from what I understand, restraints are rarely, if ever used.

While in that job, I’ve seen my share of violent patients, like the coke addict who was psychotic, and broke out of DOUBLE 4 point leather restraints (VERY SCARY). I can’t imagine not having restraints as a backup.


15 posted on 07/08/2008 8:36:30 AM PDT by Born Conservative (Visit my blog: Chronic Positivity - http://chronicpositivity.com)
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