"RN to BSN" Nursing Students Applaud NAMI

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NAMI recently made an educational presentation to "RN to BSN" nursing students at Benedictine University.

As you read the nurse's reactions, you may reflect on how much more attuned and responsive these nurses will be, thanks to their exposure to NAMI.

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"Amazed at how much I really didn't know! Huge eye opener!"

"Great benefit to RN's to understand mental illness. Very powerful!"

"Very good learning experience. Makes me realize all the more the need for nurses who are non-judgmental, caring and INFORMED."

"This is the second time I came across NAMI. Listening to the stories and presentation has helped me to treat my mentally ill patients with respect and dignity."

"Made me really think about what I may have said in the past regarding one of my patients, and how I'm going to change."

"We need to assure patients and their family members that we will take good care of these individuals with mental illness."

"The NAMI speakers were very effective in helping me to realize that, when dealing with a mental illness, the entire family needs to be addressed, and support groups and educational programs are available."

"I would definitely recommend NAMI. They were very informative and interesting. Their stories were amazing and very courageous."