Osorry1

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Psychologist turned Psych NP

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  1. Salary/Bonus Question

    This is a copy of what the thread looks like on the Nurse Practitioner section. Only a few threads down from your own. NP productivity info? overworkedNP 05-16-2005 05:58 AM ...
  2. Salary/Bonus Question

    See the NP productivity post where we dicsuss these issues.
  3. NP productivity info?

    Thanks for the info. Do most of the NPs in your area get production bonuses like this? I work in a private family practice with 4 physicians who are partners who own the practice, and then there are a total of 2 NPs. Both of us NPs are getting very ...
  4. Vanderbilt for MSN?

    I went to Vanderbilt, and am now working as an NP. Yes, it's worth the money, the time, and all the hard work that is required to complete 3 years worth of studies in 6 semesters. I'm now completing loan repayment through NHSC to cover loan costs. I'...
  5. NP productivity info?

    At our facility, we (NPs and MDs) are paid salary plus productivity bonus. They figure out overhead and other fees that equal our salary, benefits, etc. Based on what we cost them per 6 months they give us 70% of out over production back each quarter...
  6. nurse practioners and surgery

    I had some friends in my class that had been OR RNs or connections with surgeons, etc. before NP school and they were working as first assists in cardio, neuro, and ortho that I know of, so I know they are out there. You may need to try to first qual...
  7. Scope of direct entry MSN program

    See answers to your questions above.
  8. FNP Admissions

    I graduated from Vanderbilt and every year more male students are applying and being admitted. Right now, it's around 10+%, equal to that of minority NP students. There are several male NP faculty at Vandy for mentors and encouragement. Good luck!
  9. Psych NPs working w/ Psych MD at their office

    Salaries vary based on area of the country, experince, etc. but in general, most starting NPs earn at least 60-65K per year (national average). Many NPs make significantly more. http://www.advancefornp.com has a very good salary survey that can guide...
  10. Psych NPs working w/ Psych MD at their office

    Hello, I'm a Psych NP in a community mental health center with 6 other psychiatrists. It's a great job, and always a different challenge. I work well with the other psychiatrists, we consult together about tough cases, their asking my thoughts almost...
  11. New, looking to talk with NPs

    There should be a phone number to call NHSC for verification, 1-800-221-9393 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST or e-mail [email protected] according to their website. I believe this is likely an error, although they do require you to work as an FNP for the NHSC ...
  12. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  13. Nurse Practitioner Education

    Vanderbilt University http://www.vanderbilt.edu/nursing has a full distance Psych NP program. I completed the program in 2003, distance students meet for 1 week every 3 months, while completing online courses and rotations in the home areas. Check it...
  14. RISPERDONE & PROLACTIN

    On the patients I had with elevated Prolactin, I just switched meds or switched to injectable Risperdal (liver metabolism increases risk of prolactin elevations) without problems or recurrence of psychosis.
  15. New, looking to talk with NPs

    Yes, I had worked as a psychotherapist for 10 years before going back to school to complete a Psych NP program. Many states are now specifying that your degree is in your specialty area (psych, geri, acute, etc.). Also don't let not having RN experie...