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1. Private Practice PMHNP Question

   luckylady5 replied to luckylady5's topic in NP

   Thank you for your response PsychGuy!

2. Private Practice PMHNP Question

   luckylady5 replied to luckylady5's topic in NP

   She billed $300 and netted $220 and got a $20 co-pay. I understand that she has lots of expenses that she's responsible for because she has a private practice, but even so - to make $200,000 working 15 hours per week? So if she worked 40 hours it wou...

3. Private Practice PMHNP Question

   luckylady5 replied to luckylady5's topic in NP

   Anyone? í ½í¹

4. Private Practice PMHNP Question

   luckylady5 posted a topic in NP

   Hi - I have been reading these posts for years and have learned so much! I will be starting my program next year and have a question. I have a friend in private practice - she does both medication management and therapy. Most patients have BCBS and s...

5. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

   luckylady5 replied to tsipareht's topic in NP

   Jules A - can you give any more details about your background and current job and experiences? I'm in a Boston suburb and have wanted for years to go back to school for PMHNP. I have a family and a little nervous about the time and financial commitme...

6. Schools in MA that find preceptors for you

   luckylady5 replied to Miffy's topic in NP Students

   Wow knlake, thank you for all of that information - definitely something to think about! It sounds like they have a lot of issues and not much interest in addressing them :/

7. Schools in MA that find preceptors for you

   luckylady5 replied to Miffy's topic in NP Students

   Knlake - I'm sorry you are not happy with your program! Are you willing to give us a little more info as to why you aren't happy at Regis? I think it would be helpful to those of us who are considering this school to hear. Thank you and good luck :)

8. Massachusetts PMHNPs

   luckylady5 posted a topic in NP

   Hi - can any Massachusetts PMHNPs respond and give me an idea of what it's like to practice here, particularly those of you who have your own private practice as this is my ultimate goal. I have been reading this forum for several years and have lea...

9. Does one need a science Degree in order to get into a direct entry program?

   luckylady5 replied to ForensicPMHNP's topic in NP Students

   No you don't need a science degree, just take the prerequisites for the school to which you are interested in applying. I'm in MA too ☺️

10. Pmhnp hiring question

    luckylady5 posted a topic in NP

    Hi - I know that it was common in the past for nurses to get sign-on bonuses and help with relocation, but not very common now. I've seen some job advertisements lately for PMHNPs which offer both; is that standard for this particular position? Maybe...

11. How common is it for a PMHNP to have a job secured prior to graduation?

    luckylady5 replied to luckylady5's topic in NP

    Thank you for the response Averykat. Can you give me an idea of salaries in this area? Again, I know there are lots of variables and most of the job postings I've read don't include salary. Thank you :)

12. How common is it for a PMHNP to have a job secured prior to graduation?

    luckylady5 replied to luckylady5's topic in NP

    Thank you for the responses. I have read that PMHNPs are in demand - does this fact make it easier for a new NP to gain employment with no prior experience? From what I'm reading on this site, some people are having trouble finding jobs, so I'm curio...

13. How common is it for a PMHNP to have a job secured prior to graduation?

    luckylady5 posted a topic in NP

    I know that the answer to this will depend on where in the country you are - but I'm just curious if it is more common than not that a new PMHNP graduate in the NE (Boston area) would have a job even before graduating? And how generally are these job...

14. Does it make sense for me to get an MSW before applying to PMHNP program?

    luckylady5 replied to luckylady5's topic in NP Students

    Thank you for your comments so far! Yes there are many direct entry PMHNP programs in Massachusetts alone (where I am). I am not an RN and have no medical experience. Schools that I'm interested in applying to include Boston College and Regis.

15. Does it make sense for me to get an MSW before applying to PMHNP program?

    luckylady5 replied to luckylady5's topic in NP Students

    Any advice :)