The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses,7many state nurse practice acts, and most agencies that treat the mentally ill have statements regarding patient confidentiality. Because of the nature of psychiatric care, patients must be able to trust that what is shared is used for the...
Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse Medical Assistant Nursing Assistant or Orderly Occupational Therapy Assistant or Aide Registered Nurse Social or Human Service AssistantPsychiatric technicians and aides care for people who have mental illness and developmental disabilities. Technicians typically pro...
They have a higher rate of job turnover than nonpsychiatric nurses and have a slightly lower gross annual salary. CONCLUSION: Evidence suggests that psychiatric nurses will age out of the workforce faster than nonpsychiatric nurses. It is imperative that resources for the recruitment and retention ...