MindfulMSWRN

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1. Stony Brook FNP Program 2017

   MindfulMSWRN replied to nursenyc1's topic in School Programs

   I applied for the PMHNP program at Stony Brook, for similar start date. I went down to interview just after Thanksgiving, but now not expecting to hear until Feb/March. Any word for you yet?

2. Fnp at stony brook university

   MindfulMSWRN replied to Zlife's topic in NP Students

   Any chance you've heard yet? I interviewed right before the Holidays and really anxious to hear something, just for planning purposes really.

3. Stony Brook School of Nursing NNP program 2015

   MindfulMSWRN replied to santy's topic in NP Students

   I applied for PMHNP for Summer 2017. Best of luck to you!

4. What do you do to volunteer and give back?

   MindfulMSWRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

   I think volunteering is so important. There are so many options and ways to get involved. Personally, my passion is for perinatal and maternal-child mental health/wellness. I serve on the Board of Directors for a local NPO, facilitate groups for the ...

5. What Nobody Told You About Graduate School

   MindfulMSWRN replied to nurselyfe4115's topic in General Nursing

   Interesting read, and very relevant for me at the moment. Thanks!

6. Telling Patients/Residents You Love Them?

   MindfulMSWRN replied to robynnel's topic in General Nursing

   I think there are ways to communicate you care for patients, but "I love you" just isn't one of them for me. Authentic connection and patient-centered care are so important, but telling people you love them seems inappropriate and honestly- IMO it's ...

7. MSW to PMHNP/FNP (dangerous ideas!)

   MindfulMSWRN replied to NuggetsHuman's topic in NP Students

   Curious if you can share another update? I'm an LMSW and RN in NYS and for many reasons, looking into PMHNP programs- Also, looking into programs with a family focus so that I can continue with my current clinical specialty (perinatal and early child...

8. 32 years old and ready to switch my career to become a nurse! Am I too old?

   MindfulMSWRN replied to Kaytee12's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Curious, if you're willing to share, what career are you moving on from?

9. 32 years old and ready to switch my career to become a nurse! Am I too old?

   MindfulMSWRN replied to Kaytee12's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Nursing was my 2nd career, and when I went back to school my program was almost all late 20's through mid 40's students. It seems like career switches are fairly common in your 30s, and if you're feeling the need for a change- now seems like as good ...

10. Considering PMHNP program, looking for input from PMHNPs or current students.

    MindfulMSWRN replied to MindfulMSWRN's topic in NP Students

    It's also a shame that it doesn't have to be this way, and it wasn't always. This tiered pathway to full clinical licensure didn't always exist, and the push to legitimize social work as a profession has made it that much more difficult to actually h...

11. Considering PMHNP program, looking for input from PMHNPs or current students.

    MindfulMSWRN replied to MindfulMSWRN's topic in NP Students

    It seems that I haven't been a member long enough to PM. Thanks for offering though! ETA: This was the reply I tried to send you... Mostly wondering how you feel about the general climate for PMHNPs in NY? Anything you wish you had considered about s...

12. Considering PMHNP program, looking for input from PMHNPs or current students.

    MindfulMSWRN replied to MindfulMSWRN's topic in NP Students

    This probably goes without saying, but I do. Being a social worker in NYS is extremely difficult, and completing supervision is becoming increasingly difficult for many because many employers treat it as an after-thought. 3-6 years of post-LMSW super...

13. Considering PMHNP program, looking for input from PMHNPs or current students.

    MindfulMSWRN replied to MindfulMSWRN's topic in NP Students

    I would really appreciate the opportunity to pick your brain a little, if you're still open to chatting. I had tabled the idea for awhile, but recently decided that it's an option I really need to consider now.

14. Considering PMHNP program, looking for input from PMHNPs or current students.

    MindfulMSWRN replied to MindfulMSWRN's topic in NP Students

    Thanks. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Fortunately, the group practice that I currently work with does have two psychiatrists and it's likely that one would be more than willing to collaborate with me so that requirement isn't a huge ba...

15. Considering PMHNP program, looking for input from PMHNPs or current students.

    MindfulMSWRN posted a topic in NP Students

    Greetings! I'm not currently working as a nurse; however, I have a BSN and hold a current RN license in my state. I currently work as a therapist in a group private practice. I am an LMSW completing my LCSW; however, the process to complete my remain...