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Hi all. This is my first post. Long tim 'lurker'. I have been a nurse for about ~8 years now. I received my BSN in 2009. I am presently enrolled in a PMHNP program. I was wondering if there were any Psych NPs or any other NPs around to offer any insight, as I had some general questions. Any help if appreciated.

-Can you briefly describe/explain your advanced practice role (job description)?

-How long since you held this position? What were your previous positions and why did you leave those positions?

-What are positive and negative aspects of your position?

-What do you think are your most challenging part of your role? What are you doing to overcome the specified challenges?

-If you could change any aspect of your role, what would that be?

-How do you incorporate evidence-based practice or research findings in your role?

-What are your career plans for the next 5 to 10 years? Do you have plans for further education, certification, etc.?

-Any advice, suggestions or recommendations for new advanced practice nurses?

Thanks again all!

psychRNnj

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PyschRNnj it sounds like these are questions for school? Contacting a Psyche NP directly would be a better way to get these questions answered. Just a conversation on the phone will give you much more insight than on here. When I was in high school I wanted to be a social worker. I didn't have a lot of guts then and my dad made the phone call for me and then I spoke to the social worker. When in college to be a RN I called several nurses that I didn't know at local facilities as that was part of the assignment. I can't answer them as I'm looking to enroll myself. I hope to be in your shoes in 1 year being in grad school. Best of luck.

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Specializes in Occ. Hlth, Education, ICU, Med-Surg.

Sounds like a homework assignment to me

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