I just took the certification last month after being out of school for 14 years:) It was a tough test. I reviewed Psych Notes, Clinical Pocket Guide and took the ANCC online review. I believe that as we proceed with health care reform, the CNS, an...
have you considered the va? cnses are valued and sought here in augusta, ga. as a matter of fact, there was more that one pmh cns position that could not be filled (no qualified applicants). and because it's federal, you can practice in any va wit...
I think it is long overdue. However, if a CNS (from areas other than psych) is looking for autonomy of practice...head out west! You practice independently and write prescriptions for ALL the drugs :)
The research shows that there are more errors committed by nurses who work 12 hour shifts. I hate them and think they are horrible. When I did work them, I NEVER got off the unit on time, making it more like 13-14 hrs. However, the majority of nur...
I see that CNS's will have prescriptive authority in Georgia this fall. Any thoughts? I am very happy. I think this has contributed to the death of the CNS programs in Georgia (no prescriptive authority). Viva the CNS!
I graduated from an Adult Psych MH CNS program in 1996 and never pursued certification. I applied for AP certification this past summer and was denied eligability because at that time, my CNS program did not offer general courses in Advanced Health ...