Psychaprn

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1. Have any NPs considered med school?

   Psychaprn replied to HealthyRN's topic in NP

   And I hope the same someday becomes true for nursing to further legitamize that we are not cheaper Doctors or their assistants etc-No shortcuts to being an NP! I don't think we have to have PH.d's though-lawyers and Doctors don't!

2. Is the specialization of NP training.....

   Psychaprn replied to ag01medic's topic in NP

   Sorry but there is just so much to learn I think NP's should specialize. If you'd rather be a PA-go for it but I don't think their philosophy of treatment is the same as NP's . There's no turf issues for me-there are plenty of patients around.

3. Need a mentor

   Psychaprn replied to reesern63's topic in NP

   What specifically are you interested in? You won't be clogging the board-probablly there are others interested. Sorry no one's answered you-maybe if you were more specific or didn't ask for e-mails. Good Luck!

4. Mother needing support-daughter bipolar

   Psychaprn replied to bookwormom's topic in Psychiatric

   Also check out NAMI-the National assoc. for the mentally ill. They provide support, info and groups for people who care for the mentally ill. Some states have sub-groups, i.e. Ct. has CAMI-good luck! Al-Anon might also be helpful.

5. Mother needing support-daughter bipolar

   Psychaprn replied to bookwormom's topic in Psychiatric

   Also check out NAMI-the National assoc. for the mentally ill. They provide support, info and groups for people who care for the mentally ill. Some states have sub-groups, i.e. Ct. has CAMI-good luck! Al-Anon might also be helpful.

6. when they know the reason for weight gain

   Psychaprn replied to healthinfomgrmp's topic in Psychiatric

   Overeater's Anonymous is a great 12 step group that addresses the physical, emotional and spiriual issues related to weight and food issues.

7. MSN in Psych Nursing or MA in Psych?

   Psychaprn replied to lc3's topic in Psychiatric

   What on earth is an AA in nursing? AA is Alcoholics Anonmymous!

8. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   Psychaprn replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   How can you be an advanced practice nurse without first working as a nurse? Illogical!

9. FNP AND NPP-can they do psych rx

   Psychaprn replied to spaniel's topic in NP

   ITA-I totally agree.:)

10. How many years does it take?

    Psychaprn replied to 12breakfree's topic in NP

    My advice-work as a nurse in your specialty area for a few years-save your money-then go get your Masters and APRN--2-3 years. The experience of working is invaluable and you'll validate your desire to go on and have some money to boot! The fastest...

11. FNP AND NPP-can they do psych rx

    Psychaprn replied to spaniel's topic in NP

    ITA with all of you-stay in your scope of practice for the patient's safety and your own!

12. Doctor or Nurse Practitioner??

    Psychaprn replied to curlysin's topic in NP

    There's a world of difference between how NP's practice(if they stay true to their nursing roots). We practice wholistically, we use systems theory, we LISTEN to patients and families. Nurses treat the whole patient on primary, secondary and terti...

13. Doctor or Nurse Practitioner??

    Psychaprn replied to curlysin's topic in NP

    Do you want to practice as a nurse with nursing philosophy of treatment or practice medicine?-that's what you need to decide first.

14. Psych Np's-talk To Me!

    Psychaprn replied to wendytros's topic in NP

    Hi and welcome! We can always use more Psych. NP's. As for pay and availability of jobs it depends on your experience, location, size of practice etc. Personally, I love working in a group private practice. I do psychotherapy and meds. You can ...

15. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    Psychaprn replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

    Congratulations Morgan! As an old timer, I have no objection to the shortening in time of your academic path-rather I worry about your clinical experience. How much of your schooling is spent actually working with patients? How much is spent work...