I'm a nurse in recovery seeking PMHNP preceptor in Chicago area

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Specializes in psych, med-surg, oncology.

Hey all, I am a nurse in recovery that just started a PMHNP program in the Chicago area.  I now have an unencumbered license, but with a public discipline.  My dream is to work in addictions to help others that have been through a similar experience.  My grad school recently informed me that due to my public discipline, I will be required to find a PMHNP preceptor that will acknowledge my discipline in writing to be submitted to the school.  The administrators at my school explained that I will be extremely challenged to find such a preceptor, if I even find one.  I don't want to give up.  If anyone is or knows a possible preceptor for me, please reach out.? 

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Specializes in ER/ICU/Psych.

I'm attempting to get into school for NP in psych.  Were you successful in finding a preceptor?  Also, did you have difficulty getting into school?  I'm in NY and have a discipline on my record as well from about 5 years ago. 

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Specializes in Intensive Care, Oncology Hematology.

Were you able to find receptors for your NP Program? 

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Specializes in psych, med-surg, oncology.

So far I've got preceptors for 2 of my 3 clinicals. So far so good!

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Specializes in ICU, Psych.
Acer55 said:

I'm attempting to get into school for NP in psych.  Were you successful in finding a preceptor?  Also, did you have difficulty getting into school?  I'm in NY and have a discipline on my record as well from about 5 years ago. 

I have discipline on my record from the past and I am in 2nd semester of PMHNP. As long as the license where you will be doing your clinical is unencumbered, you should be fine.

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