FNP AND NPP-can they do psych rx

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I 've beeing lookingng ad for psychiatric nurses practitioners. But it seems as if one comp any is willing to look at the FNP as well for the practice of psychopharmacology. Here's my question: Once I went to an open house and the director of the fnp indicated that the fnp should really do the psych med component only if the patient is already an estalished pt of hers.( This would make sense from a holistic point of view.)

Any thoughts?

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To poster "Peaceful"- I live in upstate NY and there are a fair share of psych NP ads. Again, there are a few psychopharm companies, but also a few urban clinics, as well as a site for people with developmental disabilities- listing ads for Psych Np's. Personally I would not be able to tolerate seeing one person after another just for meds unless I were able to spend a decent enough time with the person. I toyed and toyed with the idea of going back for my Psych NP as I've worked a long time in psych (inpt. oupt.. you name it). But for now, as I am licensed at the doctoral level,I just do counseling. Age is another factor as well as expense....but not the final determinant for me in going back for my NPP.