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[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@Chanel50008 @Amrita50008 @MHR50008 also thinking of ways to facilitate to the clients' needs without compromising our own health

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@Chanel50008 @Amrita50008 @MHR50008 No it wasn't about quitting. Part of it was to see how the multidisciplinary team here deals with it

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@MHR50008 Then when it was discussed as a group, everyone had some good, creative and different ideas.

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@MHR50008 Also did an activity where we had to explain a mental illness to young children, it was harder than I thought.

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@MHR50008 In-service about importance of families where parent has a MH illness. Insightful and enjoyed attending.

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@Justine50008 @MHR50008 Following their schedule as this is client-centered. Some will sleep til midday, so why wake and agitate them.

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@Justine50008 @MHR50008 Also, meds here do not need to be given on time. If clients are asleep, they are left alone.

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@maria_50008 @MHR50008 Same here, otherwise we would burn out. Or the clients can become dependent, and this will hinder their recovery

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@Amrita50008 @MHR50008 I also found this reflective group helpful, reflecting on our skills and care, and what we can do better next time.

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@elaine50008 @Amrita50008 @MHR50008 Here too. If a formal assessment was to be done, clients won't always be open to sharing their thoughts.

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@Amrita50008 @MHR50008 I now can get almost half my MSE done with just a "How are you today? Have anything planned today?"

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@Amrita50008 @MHR50008 Same here. My MSE assessment skills are improving by casually conversing with clients. Confidence also increasing.

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@Amrita50008 @MHR50008 I like typing up my progress notes. Getting better and faster each time.

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

Found that "surgery nurse" means a nurse administrating meds. Don't know why you wouldn't just call them "medication nurse".

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@MHR50008 reasons being: promotes independence, tests patience (when out in community, need to line up at supermarket) and safety.

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@MHR50008 Best practice on MH units - only one nurse is responsible for administering meds from a room. Clients required to line up for meds

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@MHR50008 I'll be there

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@EllyNURS50008 @Bec50008 @yi50008 @MHR50008 If hair really can predict MH, then as nurses we can make a difference with early intervention.

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@hls_50008 @MHR50008 thanks for this. I find the empathy & support sections helpful - what to say to those who share their concerns with me.

[caroline50008 @caroline50008]

@sue50008 @MHR50008 thanks Sue! These are really helpful.