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1. Psych CNS - Independent Practice in S. Florida?

   deb18 replied to adaptation's topic in CNS

   Hi. Just moved out of a private practice in north florida. CNS's cannot prescribe in Florida unless they were grandfathered in when there was no difference betweeen nurse practitioners and cns's in Florida ( this was a long time ago). CNS's can do...

2. adult psychiatric cns ancc test- Passed

   deb18 replied to deb18's topic in CNS

   Thank you. Some programs offer both options in one. With the CNS tract you may do more in management and teaching and with the NP track more in med management. It depends on your goals. CNS allows for more therapy, but those positions are few and...

3. adult psychiatric cns ancc test- Passed

   deb18 replied to deb18's topic in CNS

   thank you. I just wanted people to know what I used to study. It may be helpful for them.

4. Any Psych NPs out there?

   deb18 replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Psychiatric

   Hi. I have been working as a psych np in an outpatient private practice for over 10 years. I am a certified psych cns not an np but because of state regs. when I graduated I am considered a psych ( not certified) np and can perscribe. psych cns's ...

5. Should I rent a house directly across the street from the hospital?

   deb18 replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Psychiatric

   I have been told by patients they have wandered subdivisions looking for me. Try not to live where you are easily accessible. I have my name listed in the phone book under my maiden name so if anyone really knows me they can find me, otherwise, they...

6. adult psychiatric cns ancc test- Passed

   deb18 posted a topic in CNS

   took this saturday after being out of school for 15 years. I did the online review course offered by ancc and barkleys for psych nps. I think the ancc course helped a little more since I have been working as an np and doing meds and therapy so I kn...

7. Different roles for CNS's??? Come on guys share what you do!

   deb18 replied to traumaRUs's topic in CNS

   I cannot sit for the np exam because education is as a cns, so I am taking the cns exam. i know you will do well with the peds

8. Different roles for CNS's??? Come on guys share what you do!

   deb18 replied to traumaRUs's topic in CNS

   Hi. I graduated in Fl. from a psych cns program but at that time, I could (and did) become licensed as an ARNP (advanced registered nurse practitioner) in psych in florida. at that time we did not have to be certified to be an advanced nurse. Now ...

9. What am I?

   deb18 replied to deb18's topic in NP

   no clue, but that is a good thought, and I would not know how to go about that. ask the BON? I am not even sure where I want to end up. some jobs ask for np certification, some just say certification and some do not mention it.

10. What am I?

    deb18 replied to deb18's topic in NP

    No,CNS's do not have prescriptive authority here. But, because I am licensed as a nurse practitioner (they did not have CNS licensure when I graduated). I do prescribe and have been over 10 years. I did take the 3 extra courses needed for an NP but...

11. What am I?

    deb18 posted a topic in NP

    Help. I am having an identity crisis. I don't know what I am. Am I a CNS or NP? My story follows: My MSN is as a community mental health clinical nurse specialist. During my schooling I took a few additional courses that qualified my to apply fo...

12. Clarification: CNS v. NP (sorry to repeat!)

    deb18 replied to ChiLanQui's topic in CNS

    hi. I graduated from a psych cns program but work as a psych np in private practice. I am self-employed( administrative), I teach my clients extensively (educational) and read a lot of research so I am fulfilling the role in private practice as an n...

13. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    deb18 replied to Roland's topic in NP

    Hi. I am a psych np in north florida. While we have prescriptive ability we cannot write for controlled substances. Reimbursement for nps by 3rd parties is terrible. We are under protocol with an MD. Some physicians are welcoming, some are threat...

14. Certification review courses

    deb18 replied to deb18's topic in NP

    Congratulations. Thanks for the info:roll

15. Best Florida city?

    deb18 replied to lmolvr's topic in Florida

    Hi. I am originally from upstate ny but have lived in Miami for 10 years and now am in Tallahassee for a long time (I dont want to date myself lol). Tallahassee was a great place to raise my kids. Fairly safe (of course crime and drugs are everywhe...