Gentleman_nurse MSN

Gentleman_nurse has 11 years experience as a MSN and specializes in Behavioral health.

Latest Activity

1. Sick of other NPs abusing patients - psych practice

   Gentleman_nurse replied to FullGlass's topic in NP

   Hi FullGlass First, breathe! Second a few questions. From your post, it seems the others are certified in primary care, not psychiatry. What is the current scope and practice of NP's in your state? For mine, primary care and psychiatry ar...

2. Regretting my decision to become a nurse

   Gentleman_nurse replied to FNPtoB's topic in General Specialties

   Hi FNPtoB Nine years is not a waste. You figured out what doesn't work. I second Kitiger. What is it that you feel about the nursing profession that distresses you? I don't want to assume. Ask yourself What was the difference betw...

3. Calling all PNPs- Am I totally wrong here?

   Gentleman_nurse replied to babynurse613's topic in NP Students

   I take it you are referring to pharmacology as part of your 3P's. Yes, this is typical. My specialization is mental health and I didn't learn much about psych meds. I got that content in the specialty courses and even then not a lot of emphasis on ch...

4. How long does it take to be competent

   Gentleman_nurse replied to Nmink's topic in Critical

   I'm not an ICU nurse, but I know a lot about teaching and training. Assuming you are receiving regular assessment, practice, and feedback, it's at least one year. A few months is a drop in the bucket for a new nurse.

5. Feeling Lost As An NP

   Gentleman_nurse replied to plantmom4lyfe's topic in Advanced

   plantmom4lyfe, It's not you, your lack of experience, or primary care. You're not alone in feeling this way. It's 'assembly-line' healthcare. The line is increasing faster than we can keep up. We see sicker patients within shorter patient appoin...

6. share experience as a PMHNP

   Gentleman_nurse replied to KMuniz's topic in NP

   OP, This place sounds like LifeStance Health. They've been buying up practices nationwide and take 48% of your fees billed. I've been seeing many telepsychiatry startups recruiting providers by selling the 'it's your own private practice' idea. It's ...

7. Will I have trouble finding a psych NP job without medsurg experience?

   Gentleman_nurse replied to alisongoldie2000's topic in NP Students

   Use your energy to secure quality clinical placements. Your PMHNP student clinical experience holds more weight than RN med-surg.

8. Inpatient or outpatient PMHNP?

   Gentleman_nurse replied to Nursejesssica's topic in NP

   Also consider even with inpatient vs outpatient there are variations to consider such as mild & moderate severity vs chronic, socioeconomic diversity. General vs specialized treatment environments. Regional culture. My advice is to pick a niche. ...

9. Is disclosing a mental health record that awful of a thing to do?

   Gentleman_nurse replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Career Support

   Dear Mental Health Disclosure, Wishing you positive energy that everything gets resolved in your favor. You did nothing wrong! You had challenges and responsibly sought out help. That makes you a great nurse. If that is held against you then the ...

10. NP school application question- Confused on what they're asking

    Gentleman_nurse replied to scrubulator's topic in NP Students

    The way I interpret it is: Question 1. Why a MSN vs another type of degree or certificate? Why that school vs another school? What do you hope to learn? Question 2. What are your plans after earning the MSN? What prior experience made you interest...

11. Why do clinics advertise for an NP for months and months without hiring?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to FullGlass's topic in Advanced

    I've had similar experiences. Especially applying through HR or automated system. You're dealing with drones and lackluster leadership.

12. Failed PMHNP - need advice please

    Gentleman_nurse replied to kp1791's topic in NP Students

    Ok you had your pity party. Time to get back into the game. What was useless about the study resources Barkley, Pocket prep? Please be specific. Was there anything helpful? (yeah it sounds like an essay question!)

13. Rejected from OR nurse residency

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Reaz's topic in Operating Room

    It's a kick in the gut. Vent as much as you need to.

14. Rejected from OR nurse residency

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Reaz's topic in Operating Room

    OP, you are reading too much into this. Rejection stinks! No doubt about it. I'm sure if selected you would have done well. But it's supply and demand. More applications than spaces. Why they chose who they chose? Maybe some were former OR tech...

15. BA AND ADN, MSN IN THE FUTURE

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Ej2020's topic in Career Support

    Hi Ej2020: I ask these questions not to be flippant but truly want to help. What did you get your BA in? Why do you want to be a nurse? What do you plan on doing with the nursing education?