Coffeegirly

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1. Psychiatric / Mental Health NP, pharmacology

   Coffeegirly replied to KLeigh's topic in NP

   KLeigh, PMHNPs have been around and prescribing for years. Depending on the state, they can practice on their own. In my state they do, in other states they can't. Hopefully the advanced practice nurses in those states are working diligently to chang...

2. BEST/WORST/least__ __online NP pgms?

   Coffeegirly replied to brownrice's topic in NP

   Bailey, I could be wrong but I think it's per year. A lot of the info about their programs can be found online. That is where I found most of the info. If you email the instructors, you can get info that way too. The programs are outlined pretty we...

3. BEST/WORST/least__ __online NP pgms?

   Coffeegirly replied to brownrice's topic in NP

   Rush has a great online nursing program. They have wonderful, caring faculty and they are very professional and known throughout the country. I would recommend it.

4. What Are the Options for Advanced Degrees in Nursing?

   Coffeegirly replied to sirI's topic in NP

   He or she can also earn a DNSc- a doctorate in nursing science. A clinical and research oriented doctorate degree.

5. Cymbalta

   Coffeegirly replied to OB/GYN NP's topic in NP

   Yellow Finch, I am curious to know what your dose of Effexor XR was before you switched to Cymbalta. I am also hearing that Cymbalta is good for anxiety and yes, I've heard it is also weight neutral because of the norepinephrine effect as well. I hav...

6. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   Coffeegirly replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   yes, nursing has been complacent. i ask you why. no, we don't need men to have a voice..... but why haven't we had one? with all the numbers of nurses we have.. i ask you again, why haven't we used our numbers to become more powerful? i don't recall ...

7. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   Coffeegirly replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   It's not nursing that isn't ready for this, it's the AMA that isn't ready for this. They are threatened big time. I can only hope that nurses don't run off afraid which has often been the history because the AMA is so big and powerful. Yet nursing is...

8. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   Coffeegirly replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   I also think you have to research the DNP program. Many of them offer the epidemiology, statistics and the other courses that have been mentioned. However, other programs do stress clinical expertise in the practitioners chosen area. I would have sa...

9. Anyone know about PMHNP to Psy.d/Ph.d?

   Coffeegirly replied to 91W's topic in NP Students

   Hi again, I have had plenty of PMHNP's who have said their experience and educational background have been of benefit to their admission to Psy.D. programs. In fact, on an application I have, it it listed as being preferable so I am a bit confused bu...

10. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    Coffeegirly replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

    What is really at the root of those of you not wanting the DNP? Is it the money? the time? What is it?

11. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    Coffeegirly replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

    In response to EastCoast, I do introduce myself as a nurse practitioner. Yes, I too know many MDs that are unprofessional and are not any good. However, there are still many people in our society that look at MD's as professional and knowledgeable j...

12. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    Coffeegirly replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

    Well it's not surprising that the AMA would not support a DNP. Unless it's an MD, it won't be supported as adequate, period. As for putting me on par with physicians? No. But with the community? yes. Also, it would give give us more respect within t...

13. Anyone know about PMHNP to Psy.d/Ph.d?

    Coffeegirly replied to 91W's topic in NP Students

    I just talked to several psychologists and they are quite envious about my ability to prescribe due to the fact that I am a PMHNP/NP. I have some other biases with regard to PsyD so I am more inclined at this point in time to get my doctorate in clin...

14. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    Coffeegirly replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

    The program is a blend between the DNP and the scholarly traditional research based doctorate in nursing program. It's a blend of the two programs. I think it's a great idea and gives the doctorally prepared nurse more clout and respect. I am an NP ...