PMHNP Grad Student with a few questions...

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I am trying to get a better picture of the PMHNP profession and was wondering if I could ask a few of you some questions---

1) What professional barriers are you encountering in this field?

One answer that struck me is that employers are more interested in having the NP see as many patients as possible ($$) as opposed to helping the NP cultivate peer building/mentorship skills, which this particular NP felt would help them be more well-rounded. 

2) Are you involved in any professional organization?  If so, to what extent are you involved? I'm actually surprised at the number of people I've talked to--RN and APRN- who find involvement in professional organizations to be useless. Do you feel this way as well? Why? 

3) What do you feel are your competencies as Psych NP (think--- consultation, research, clinical and professional leadership, collaboration, direct clinical practice, ethical decision making, or expert coaching)? Could you maybe elaborate on one of your competencies? I'm interested in your answers!

 

Thanks to anyone who feels like replying. Appreciate it!

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