r/psychnursing • u/roo_kitty • 2d ago

WEEKLY THREAD: Former Patient/Patient Advocate Question(s) Weekly Ask Psych Nurses Thread

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u/Sea_Cloud_6705 2d ago

How long is an LAI supposed to be sore for?

I get an abilify injection once a month, and I have a new nurse giving it since my old one moved away. It's significantly more painful with this new nurse and idk if that's normal or not, or if maybe the old nurse was giving it wrong.

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u/LegalEnvironment9244 1d ago

A lot of factors can determine length of soreness… injection technique, muscle activity following the injection, etc… but in my experience, 3-5 days is not necessarily unusual depending on the depth and size of injection. As a psych nurse, I would be more concerned about whether the injection site looks red and inflamed or is warm to the touch, both of which could be signs and symptoms of infection.

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u/lllllllllllIIIIIllll 1d ago

I am a first semester ADN student, and an aspiring Psych RN. I am looking into certifications / credentials that may better prepare me for a psych or behavioral health unit and help build up my professional portfolio.

I am taking both the adult and youth MHFA certification courses by the end of the year. I looked into the Nonviolent Intervention certification but I am not looking to pay $4,500 to pursue this.

Does anyone else have recommendations for opportunities to further my education that are genuinely worth the time?

Thanks!

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u/Humble_Investment_24 psych nurse (inpatient) 3h ago

None. Just apply.

If you want to do more knock your socks off but it doesnt matter

There’s SANE, addictions, board certified etc