mtnbiker

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1. PMHNP advice

   mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in NP Students

   I struggled with this decision for a while! I work with FNPs, they encourage me to finish the PMHNP degree then get a post cert in FNP. This what I will do, then on to the DNP. Nursing is life long learning, so I just keep rollin on. At the time I ...

2. Thinking of Transitioning to Psych

   mtnbiker replied to silentRN's topic in Psychiatric

   Well said! Ive been at my new psychiatric RN job for 3 weeks now, doing part time case management for SMI outpatient and part time residential substance abuse/SMI patients. I am really enjoying it. Challenge I have is learning the language and how ...

3. PMHNP advice

   mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in NP Students

   I just started a psych RN job and I absolutely love it. Working with SMI and SUD population. Learning how to write a psych RN nursing note is so differant than a med surg note! Excited to start EKU this spring.

4. PMHNP advice

   mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in NP Students

   Hi there. I will be starting EKU in Jan. I have connected with a EKU graduate from Flagstaff. She told me EKU places you with a preceptor for clinical hours. She told me she got her hours down in the Valley. The academic advisor at EKU told me I woul...

5. Thinking of Transitioning to Psych

   mtnbiker replied to silentRN's topic in Psychiatric

   I did it! Left med surg bedside and started in psych. Absolutely love this population. I get to work with SMI and SUD. Been at my new job for 2 weeks. Trying to figure out how to write psych RN notes! This is a learning curve! Ha! Looking foward to s...

6. Masters in forensic nursing?

   mtnbiker replied to aevannss's topic in Forensic

   I switched gears as well. I was going go to Aspen University for MSN in Forensic Nurse, but due to my location in very rural northern arizona, there is not a big job demand for the forensic nurse role. I switched to MSN PMHNP. I start EKU in the spr...

7. PMHNP advice

   mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in NP Students

   Hi there. I will be starting EKU in Jan. I have connected with a EKU graduate from Flagstaff. She told me EKU places you with a preceptor for clinical hours. She told me she got her hours down in the Valley. The academic advisor at EKU told me I woul...

8. Thinking of Transitioning to Psych

   mtnbiker replied to silentRN's topic in Psychiatric

   I am in the process of the transition. I have applied for a part time RN at a recovery inpatient residential unit for women who have SMI and substance abuse issues. Waiting to hear back. The only psych experience I had is what I did in my clinicals i...

9. PMHNP advice

   mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in NP Students

   I applied to and got accepted into Eastern Kentucky University PMHNP program. I have been bedside for over 30 yrs as a CNA, LPN, and now RN. Time for me to start my journey to the passion I have had in my heart for awhile now. I intend to work outpat...

10. PMHNP advice

    mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in NP Students

    Duley noted. My interest is in addictions and the behavioral health surrounding that. I have explored the DEA cert regarding suboxone prescribing, ect... In AZ. The NP prescribing authority is really monitored, as it should be. Another option I had...

11. PMHNP advice

    mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in NP Students

    Thank you for your post. I currently work on a med-surg unit and there are psych patients mixed in, but I think being on true psych unit would help me get a better understanding. Committing to a DNP program is a bit overwhelming but that is the direc...

12. PMHNP advice

    mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in NP Students

    I am in the process of doing just that. I have requested to shadow a PHMNP and am now looking for behavioral health RN openings in my area. I live in Northern Arizona, Sedona area. Im checking around for psych jobs in Prescott and Flagstaff Thank you...

13. PMHNP advice

    mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in NP Students

    Wow. You had/have a very well rounded RN experience prior to becoming a PHMNP. I have only had 2 years experience on a med surg floor so Im a little apprehensive to jump right into the NP role in mental health. But I am going to move foward with comi...

14. PMHNP advice

    mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in NP Students

    Well said for sure. Getting down to the muck of it all day and day out may not be my cup of tea. And yes, I do have "passing interests" in mental health. While I am interested in forensics, suicidality, and substance abuse, the heavy burden of being ...

15. PMHNP advice

    mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in NP Students

    Good to know. Thank you for the input. I can understand how the FNP would be beneficial up front to get a basic medical foundation then branch off into a specialty such as mental health. I am a new RN of 2 years, I have not worked in the psych settin...