Dudenurse73

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1. FNP working in Psych??

   Dudenurse73 replied to FNPAPN's topic in NP

   I think what is important to remember is the training. As PMHNPs we understand (though I cannot find the source) the average patient referred to a mental health clinician has failed two previous medications trials. If FNPs were trained well enough to...

2. entry into a nurse practitioner program just as competitive?

   Dudenurse73 replied to sakuragirl24's topic in NP Students

   Started with 18 down to 11. Several didn't make the grades (two of which were certified FNPs). Admissions was selective even for a PMHNP program (minimal applicants). There are still programs out there with a little rigor.

3. We'll Have A Farting Contest If You Let Me Put An IV In You.

   Dudenurse73 replied to booter512's topic in General Nursing

   Classic! Good for you nothing like an ole farting contest to form some rapport!

4. PMHNP Drug Books

   Dudenurse73 replied to Dudenurse73's topic in NP Students

   Thank you for your post I will definitely look into these resources!

5. PMHNP Drug Books

   Dudenurse73 posted a topic in NP Students

   Hello everybody! I'm enrolled in a FPMHNP program just finished my third semester. This program does not offer a specific psych pharm class, but my program does offer the general advanced pharmacology course that I will take with FNP students. I woul...

6. P/MHNP

   Dudenurse73 replied to avahnel's topic in Advanced

   Me too FPMHNP student that loves reading up on current practice.

7. Family Mental Health NP MSN

   Dudenurse73 replied to kfitzy89's topic in NP Students

   Hey Guys! How is the school hunt going? I am enrolled at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The FPMHNP program is online and can be taken at a part time rate. I am just now getting ready to begin my Mental Health rotations, but so far the cours...

8. what is an appropriate migraine treatment

   Dudenurse73 replied to dsherman's topic in NP

   Working in the ER as an RN. We use 12.5 mg promethazine, 25 mg Benedryl, 30 mg IV toradol, Decadron and 1 L of NS. Our neurologists have actully scolded our ER Doc's who prescribe narcs for headache. No FNP, working on PMHNP, thought I would throw in...

9. Am I too young to go straight to get my Masters degree

   Dudenurse73 replied to Ashstev's topic in Advanced

   Ashstev, I started my NP program at 23. I had less than a year of nursing experience. This is a hot topic on this website, but I did it and I've been successful in school to this point. I honestly believe that my lack of experience will not jeopardiz...

10. What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

    Dudenurse73 replied to hik9258's topic in NP

    Resilientnurse, I read a lot of these post and don't contribute as I am only a second semester PMHNP. This however is one of the best post's I have read on here. This is the passion I hope to practice with when I am finished thanks for all of your ha...

11. How old were you when you made the choice to become a NP?

    Dudenurse73 replied to mmcc26's topic in NP Students

    I am 23 and will graduate when I'm 26. Some people might not like it, but what I don't have for experience I work my tail off to make up for studying and reading research. I feel I can be successful in school and be young. It's up to you and what you...

12. Suggestions for a newly accepted PMHNP

    Dudenurse73 posted a topic in NP

    Hey Guys! Anybody who reads this or posts on here thanks in advance. I've been creeping in the background for the past two years reading up on as much as I could on this website. I was just recently accepted into a FPMHNP program in Missouri. I work...

13. military service male nurse

    Dudenurse73 replied to PinBall's topic in Male Students

    At my university they don't allow people in with visible tattoos... that said I met a male nurse who had full tattoo sleeves and nipple piercings and was one of the best nurses I worked with. People shouldn't worry about the tattoos they should worry...

14. New name for nurses who are men

    Dudenurse73 replied to midlife101's topic in Men

    I just like the term badass...

15. PMHNP In the Armed Forces

    Dudenurse73 posted a topic in Government

    Im 22 years old in good shape and I am currently finishing up my BSN and graduate in May. I have talked to PMHNP programs that said I can start classes in the fall of 2013. My question is, Is there still a need for psychiatric nurses in the armed for...