because of confidentiality obviously I wouldn't be able to listen in on counselling sessions
so what would I even do?
Answer by ♥Kazz♥
I went to a psych hospital for a few weeks to get off benzos and to make sure the bipolar was ok while I did it .. there were a couple of trainee nurses there .. your right they dont sit in on your counselling sessions and neither do the nurses that is between you and your psychiatrist .. the nurses hand out meds at med times the trainees dont do that .. what I did see the trainees do was observe while I was patted down and they helped search my bags (looking for any benzos I might have had hidden) when I first arrived, the hospital I was in after a few days depending on your case and your Dr you were allowed a few hours leave each day so trainees would get you your car keys when you needed them and then put them back when you returned, they observed while obs were taken (blood pressure etc etc) they would come into your room each day (or find you and take you to your room or a quiet place) and have a chat about how your going etc ... because your not locked in your room in a psych hospital if they want you they often have to go looking for you - other than that Im not sure what they do - you wouldnt have to do beds or anything like that - at least where I was it was our responsibility to change our bedding daily and shower and then take our sheets, blankets and towels to the laundry and get fresh ones and remake your bed etc. There might be paperwork they get you to do ... yeah sorry thats about all I saw so I cant help you much further than that
Orignal From: If I did work experience at a Mental Health Unit...?
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