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1. Should I do NP or DNP in the near future?

   al dente replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Doctoral

   You'll need to check the Nurse Practice Act for Illinois. The requirements will be specifically listed under the Advanced Practice section. Definitely go for the NP certification over the CNS.

2. Should I do NP or DNP in the near future?

   al dente replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Doctoral

   It depends on the state. Most states have regulatory language that requires a MSN with board certification in your speciality area to qualify for licensure/certification as an APN. If your state specifically requires a MSN and you get a DNP instead, ...

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

   al dente replied to Roland's topic in NP

   The Pearson Report ranks Arizona as the best state in the nation to practice as a NP - a 100% rating. NPs here are completely autonomous and have been for a decade. NP independent practice here is commonplace and widely accepted by the public. Salari...

4. Where do Psych NPs work? (which states)

   al dente replied to jamesy7's topic in NP

   Anyone have recent information on NP practice changes in Texas? I've heard TX may be going independent, but am not sure of the validity of this statement. I'm not in TX, but have a colleague who may be moving to DFW area for family reasons. She's pre...

5. Psych/Mental Health NP

   al dente replied to NPs4health's topic in NP

   Most PMHNPs in private practice focus on medication management. Very similar to typical psychiatry practice except that PMHNPs are more likely to spend more time with a patient. For example, most psychiatrists in my city offer 15-minute med check app...

6. Psych NP salaries...

   al dente replied to jnd1213's topic in NP

   The short answer is "no." It largely depends on your state's nurse practice act. I'm in Arizona and all NPs here are independent and have full autonomy. Psychiatrists have no say in what I do nor does any other physician for any other NP. I'm in priv...

7. Psych/Mental Health NP

   al dente replied to NPs4health's topic in NP

   Zenman, did you get my PM?

8. Psych/Mental Health NP

   al dente replied to NPs4health's topic in NP

   I'm in private practice in Arizona.

9. Psych/Mental Health NP

   al dente replied to NPs4health's topic in NP

   Yes, a doctorate is required for licensure as a psychologist - a master's will not suffice. Psychologists have doctorates (PhD - Doctor of Philosophy, PsyD - Doctor of Psychology, or EdD - Doctor of Education) in psychology - usually clinical or co...

10. Where to practice your Spanish before you practice in Spanish?

    al dente replied to DucatiNP's topic in NP

    I agree. There is no substitute for actually having the opportunity to speak another language in conversation. Rosetta Stone is worth considering and is decent, better than typical university classes, but getting a person or persons with whom you ca...

11. 72 hours psych hold

    al dente replied to BCgradnurse's topic in NP

    I am not aware of any state that allows psych NPs to admit for an involuntary psychiatric admission under their own signature. This is an area that remains dominated by psychiatrists. Here in Arizona, psych NPs are attempting to get this language c...

12. Psych/Mental Health NP

    al dente replied to NPs4health's topic in NP

    Thirteen states/jurisdictions currently allow for completely autonomous NP practice. Check out the Pearson Report for updated information. http://webnp.net/downloads/pearson_report09/pearson09_tables_maps.pdf

13. Psych NP in California

    al dente replied to MunkiRN's topic in NP

    I don't know what current CA salaries for PMHNPs are. I've heard 85K or so, perhaps up to 100K? It really comes down to your employer and how much they value your service and what they're willing to pay. Not having independent authority puts you at a...

14. Psych NP in California

    al dente replied to MunkiRN's topic in NP

    You probably won't have a problem finding a job as a Psych NP in California, but your autonomy will be limited. It basically comes down to the psychiatrist who ends up supervising you and what authority he/she will delegate to you. It will be very ha...

15. Psych NP in California

    al dente replied to MunkiRN's topic in NP

    Arizona is currently the best state in the nation to practice as a NP. The Pearson Report gives Arizona a score of 100 out of 100, the only state in the nation to get a 100 rating. California is generally awful for NPs with regard to NP autonomy. I ...