First, civilian nurses are not assigned to a Unit, or Ward. Upon successful completion of an accredited nursing program & NCLEX you can apply to work in a nursing specialty of your choosing. Now, sometimes a nurse can float from their regular unit to another Unit [Floor]. However, Psych Nursing is very specialized and nurses generally do not float from another Unit to a Psych Ward. Besides, most Psych Facilities are stand alone facilities.Originally Posted by Ltv2988
I don't have any experience in psych nursing, other than nursing school. I do remember one of my nursing instructors specialized in Psych. Maybe you could check your local college for some info.
Good luck!