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Hi, I'm interested in working at the VA as a patient care tech or nurse tech/aide/assistant, whichever title may be used. However, do they even hire for these positions? If so, how can I apply? I've...

I'm definitely NOT looking to be independent as a new grad. I want to go to NP school, so I plan to work as an RN in a hospital setting until I get my NP, by then I'll have about 4 years experience....

Being an independent Nurse/NP is an opportunity I definitely want to pursue. My question is, what is the difference between being self-employed and being an independent nurse contractor? Which would...

Read, read, read! Do assignments on time and don't fall behind. Manage your time the best you can.

Cute cartoon! Good luck fellow "nurses!"

haha. Time management is important. As long as you know how to manage your time, it all falls into place!

Interesting thought. Frankly, this is something I haven't thought about and I don't think it is even worth worrying about. Psych Nps/psychiatrists and psychologists are many moons apart from each...

Good news. I can see this remaining as Obamacare becomes more implemented (though I do not support it).

I don't think that will have any impact on what kind of nurse you will be. Just hang in there and keep your head up! It's a tough road but every nurse gets through it!

I don't think that's young at all. I started nursing school at 18. I still live with my parents because I literally am completely broke. All of my money goes towards tuition, textbooks, and gas. Back...

It's tough but managable.

I have no personal experience on this, but I would assume that correctional nursing would be a positive notch on your resume. Correctional nursing isn't for everybody. In my opinion, it takes a very...

I have a very close friend who is interested in this very same type of NP role (I may be posting some of her questions here). Definitely keep us informed and good luck!

Hi, could you describe what a typical med management session is like? I'm strongly considering PMHNP and my primary interest is medication management (with a little bit of therapy). Also, as a psych...

How does billing and reimbursements work for psych NPs? What's the break down for what you can charge for services: med management vs therapy vs evals. Also, how independent are you in your...

What duties does your job entail? What area and setting do you work in? What's the best area for a new psych NP grad to work in?

Hi everyone, I'm new to allnurses. I posted this in a different section, but I think it was the wrong one. Once I receive my BSN, I want to go on to get a DNP as a psychiatric mental health nurse...

Hi everyone, I'm new to allnurses. Once I receive my BSN, I want to go on to get a DNP as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I'm mostly interested in doing medication management. What is...