You would definitely be an asset...especially in psych. You can completed the second degree program. It sounds like you have the passion and definitely the drive to become a PMHNP. I would look into some schools that you are interested in attending a...
Miss PsychNP replied to Miss PsychNP's topic in NP
To Guttercat...I thought I was hallucinating when she said the statement but she did and yes she was fired. One, it not difficult being mixed race...I'm black...I look black...my experiences is of a black woman and I had one hell of a woman raise me ...
Miss PsychNP replied to Miss PsychNP's topic in NP
So...okay...I did read my post and yes...I was all over the place because I was venting. For those of you who thought I was implying the GI doc exchange was a race issue...sorry...I am very aware he just didnt like that I treated something he failed ...
I have worked hard very hard to become a nurse practitioner. Not only am I a Adult psych certified and Family psych certified NP, I am a FNP, DNP and was a clinical social worker with a BSW and MSW...so why is it that my prescription is question..."D...
I was a recipient for 5 years and loved it. Had bad sites and transferred. Was really easy as long as you had the new site lined up. Ever went back and got my DNP and 2 postmasters.
Miss PsychNP replied to bumblebeegaga's topic in NP Students
Myelin, You will be just fine in your studies as you are asking the right questions. I was fortunate as I worked for a university hospital system that paid most of my initial training for BSN, MSN. National Health Services Corp paid for the rest! (Po...
Totally agree with you...as a Psych NP we can manage 'some' problems and I use the term 'some' lightly for a reason. If you are treating manageable symptoms like changes in BP, as a result of an antipsychotic, yes. If you are treating a UTI, Diabetes...
I agree with zenman. Just had a similiar situation come up this week. In the psych clinic, no injections are given. I think this is very strange because I left an agency that administered a lot of injections. The reason why we dont is there is no nur...
No, it not just fees and paper work...depends if the state has reciprocity with your home state (the state of your residence). Some states are easier than others...Arkansas was by far the easiest...Maryland the worst (for me)...Missouri was not so ba...
Miss PsychNP replied to FutureCNS's topic in Advanced
This may not be very helpful...I took the ANCC adult psych NP in 06, family psych in 09 (ANCC) and FNP in 11. I did not use a study guide for the adult, ANCC guide but no review course for the family psych and review book for the FNP and passed all t...
Miss PsychNP replied to bumblebeegaga's topic in NP Students
Myelin, I initially wanted to obtained both certifications but went ahead with the adult psych, then earned the family psych to finish with the fnp. I have always loved integrated treatment (medicine) and found out of necessity that I had to learn ho...
Miss PsychNP replied to bumblebeegaga's topic in NP Students
I agree nurse*sunshine. I have worked in Ohio, Missouri, Arkansas, Oregon, New Mexico, West Virginia, Tennessee and now Maryland as a Psych NP and made a very good living. I am now certified as a FNP and the offers were quite low...like by 20k less t...