Pros
Pay is good and for the most part the nursing staff is friendly. The patients are what bring people back each day.
Cons
People who create problems in the work environment aren't dealt with. Nurses are more critical of each other rather than supportive. Many staff members go on power trips and talk down to others. No one replies to emails when you have questions, especially therapists. Lack of email etiquette. Lots of gossip, especially from the older , bored nurses . Too much down time for nurses which gives more room to be hateful and talk about others. People don't have a good work/life balance. They nit pick everything you do and rarely compliment or praise employees. If you make a mistake, EVERYONE will know about it. New management is very nice but has no support. Upper management is kind, just not as involved as they could be. As a Nurse, most of your job is therapeutic communication, not using skills which wasn't for me but comes with working in MH.