woah! I've just read that thread woofie...(hmmm, some teacher, resorts to the f word). I totally agree with you, nurse doesn't always know best. An intuitive experienced nurse might do so but they haven't necessarily been psych trained, they've often had similar experiences or are better in tune with people. Crikey, I could write a book about good and bad experiences, both myself and relatives. Have to say the OT girl that my bro had was an absolute joy, we could tell he liked her (ok, and she was a pretty blonde :)) and we know she did a lot to boost his confidence when he was in a terrible place emotionally.