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1. PMHNP advice

   mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   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...

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....

3. PMHNP advice

   mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   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...

4. PMHNP advice

   mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   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...

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!...

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...

7. PMHNP advice

   mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   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...

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...

9. PMHNP advice

   mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   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...

10. PMHNP advice

    mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

11. PMHNP advice

    mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

12. PMHNP advice

    mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

13. PMHNP advice

    mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

14. PMHNP advice

    mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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,...

15. PMHNP advice

    mtnbiker replied to mtnbiker's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...