Nurses' emotions and perception of patient's emotions During the interaction the nursing student felt quite at ease. Although he became quiet at times, so the problem was corrected by asking more questions on the biopsychosocial assessment. That method was not therapeutic because it might make the patient uncomfortable answering so many questions. Overall the nursing student felt the interaction was smooth. The patient seemed to enjoy the company for a while. However, the patient may have felt a little overwhelmed by the amount of questions asked. The questions did not appear to influence the interaction. The patient was willing to answer all of them, but in the future the nursing student will not ask so many questions, but will just converse with the patient. Learned in this experience and future practice The main point that the student learned in this experience is that safety is always a priority. No matter where a person works, whether it is outpatient, hospital or even home-based, it is so important to know how to protect patients, as well as the nurses themselves. For the therapeutic communication aspect, the student became aware of how important it is to create this line of communication. Many patients with mental illnesses can be suspicious of nurses or nursing students, so a very calm demeanor is needed when approaching each patient. It is also important to be confident while speaking to patients, most patients will know if an individual is nervous. This can make the patient feel like they are different from the rest of the people they communicate with. Mental health nursing is found everywhere in the community. Therefore, the student will be able to apply this learning in every sep...... half of the paper ......nal West each day ranges from $1,000 to 1,500. Role of the Nurse The primary role of the nurse in the outpatient setting is education. It is important for nurses to teach their patients the importance of medication compliance and evaluate the patient for changes in behavior. The time spent with the case manager in the outpatient setting can range from once a week to five days a week, depending on the patient's needs. Safety is the priority for the nurse assessing the patient. Therefore, asking questions about thoughts of suicide or homicide is a priority. It is also important for the nurse to talk to the patient about the medications he or she is taking and any side effects that may occur. The BMS case manager helps answer any questions patients may have. They also try to provide patients in the community with as many resources as possible.