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Direct entry FPMHNP student

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  1. NP Salaries

    I live in an area with an extremely high cost of living on the west coast. Psych NPs making 150-200k base salaries is not that uncommon here. As a new grad I made more like 130-140k. Also, frankly, I am not afraid to negotiate rather aggressively if ...
  2. What are Psych NP/CNS's looking for in Salary/Benefits

    Hmm. Your offer doesn't seem terrible, but that salary is a bit low, especially if you're unwilling to take a new grad. Experienced psych NPs can easily make 150k+ base. Perhaps try increasing the base salary and nixing the commission for the first y...
  3. NP Salaries

    1. Psychiatry 2. My main position is 38 hours per week, other job is 8-16 hours per month 3. Vacation + sick is like 5-6 weeks 4. A little over 3 years now 5. Main job pays me 175k/year. Plus benefits (401k match, health benefits, $1500 CME, etc.). ...
  4. Standardization of NP Education

    I'm not sure if the above person is replying to me (it seems unclear but I'm guessing no), but I have to say - PAs really vary IMO. NPs do too. But I have met enough scary PAs to think that maybe everyone should do a residency. Hah.
  5. Standardization of NP Education

    I wrote a large reply but honestly I think it boils down to this: nurses want crappy/easy schools. We do. We want convenience, cheap, online, etc. We as a field have a huge problem and until this mentality changes NP schools have 0 incentive to make...
  6. Standardization of NP Education

    oh my god PREACH!
  7. Calling all Psych NPs/PMHNPs

    Maudsley prescribing guidelines - succint, evidence-based, no pharma interference. It's a UK guideline and it is wonderful. I also love the MGH psychiatry texts (hospital psychiatry, they also have a more general book, etc). There's neurology for psy...
  8. New Grad NP need your advice on employment

    Just an FYI but from what I understand no site with a HPSA score of
  9. New Grad NP need your advice on employment

    A HPSA score of 14 is very low. You are unlikely to get loan repayment with that low of a score, sorry to say (assuming you are applying for the loan forgiveness program). 50/hr is ridiculously bad pay for an NP in CA. I mean, you're making what an R...
  10. Evaluation and Treatment of Mental Illness in Primary Care

    I agree with the above, straight forward depression and anxiety can (and should) be managed by PCPs. These patients should also be referred to therapy right away. In fact, if the patient has mild/moderate depression they likely should be receiving th...
  11. Psych NP vs FNP

    Depends on where you live. But generally psych NPs make more money and are in very high demand.
  12. You don't need RN experience to get an NP job

    Wow, this thread really took a turn... before it gets locked, I'd just like to say that I am a direct entry psych NP and have been quite successful. Being direct entry has not been a problem at all. Before I became a psych NP I worked in clinical psy...
  13. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

    I am a direct entry NP grad. I did get some RN experience before graduating, but it was per diem. I would describe myself as quite successful. I literally have only had good feedback from the physicians and other providers I work with. I was very car...
  14. Direct-Entry NP Success Stories

    I guess myself and pretty much my entire direct entry NP class would be considered a 'success' story. We are pretty much all practicing with no issues whatsoever. Just go to a reputable program.
  15. Nurse Practitioners: Shortage or Surplus

    I'd say in my market (psych) there is still a huge shortage. That shortage is projected to get worse as psychiatrists retire in droves (majority of psychiatrists are over 55 years old) for the next few decades. However, it does seem like primary care...