“One of the problems we have in this country is that too many adults believe in Santa Claus, and too many children don’t.”  Lee Lauer   I can’t think of anything sadder than little children who don’t believe in Santa Claus!  One of the miracles of childhood is to allow imaginations and fantasies to rule […]

 What Is a Psychiatric Nurse Defined says: Psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing is the speciality of nursing that cares for people of all ages with mental illness or mental distress, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression or dementia. When people find out that you are a nurse they begin quizzing you for every

It was Christmas Eve and I was scheduled to work the evening shift at the hospital. My husband and three young children were at home celebrating without me. I was heart sick.                                                                                                          I had left them with “special little surprises” and Christmas goodies to eat while they watched one of our many Christmas

Being a Psych Nurse has many meanings. If you’re not in the field of mental health you may not understand the same as the ones who are in the industry. I always chuckle when someone ask me “what do you do” because when I tell them, their face expression always makes me laugh.

Tips for surviving the holidays after a loss Entering the holiday season after a loss or change in family dynamics can be an emotional adjustment or filled with obstacles to allow celebration. Often taking the first step is difficult. You find it difficult to decorate the tree, or even shop for other loved ones. You

After working in the same environment for 21 years you begin to see repeat customers that become friends or maybe I should call them acquaintance. Walking down the hall I look up to see walking toward me a 6'4 tall, thin, tattooed, long hair pulled back into a greasy pony tail, patient smiling ear to