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A psychiatric nurse for eight years, Bianca Kirk, RN, PMH-BC, writes about inpatient mental health care for Biology Insights. She worked evening admissions on an acute adult psychiatric floor in Hartford, Connecticut, managing crisis evaluations and intake stabilization. Kirk still works per-diem shifts on an inpatient unit, keeping her bedside psychiatric assessment skills current.

What Is the Residual Phase of Schizophrenia?
Where Do the Voices Come From in Schizophrenia?
What Is Functional Schizophrenia? A Detailed Look
How to Calm a Patient Down: Techniques for De-escalation
What Is Refractory Schizophrenia?
How Often Do Schizophrenics Have Episodes?
Can Stress Trigger Schizophrenia? The Scientific Link
Does Music Help Schizophrenia? The Science Explained
What Is Schizophreniform Disorder? Symptoms & Treatment
When to Call 911 for a Mental Health Emergency
What Is an ALGEE Action Plan for Mental Health?
Do Schizophrenics Make Up Stories?
When to Go to the Hospital for Stress
Is Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder a Disability?
Can Head Trauma Cause Schizophrenia?
How Long Does It Take to Recover From Psychosis?
Where Can My Schizophrenic Son Live?
What Is Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)?
Can a Psychopath Have Schizophrenia?
Does Postpartum Psychosis Go Away on Its Own?
Is Bed Wetting a Sign of Trauma in Adults?
What Is the Appropriate Nursing Intervention for a Suicidal Client?
What Is Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST)?
Can Schizophrenia Cause Physical Pain?
Can Schizoaffective Disorder Be Cured?
How to Get a Psychiatric Evaluation
Schizophrenia Prevention: How to Reduce Your Risk
Can You Drive If You Have Schizophrenia?
Why Do Schizophrenics Stop Taking Medication?
What Is a 5150 or 5250 Hold in Mental Health?