FullGlass

FullGlass BSN, MSN, NP

Psychiatric and Mental Health NP (PMHNP)

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  1. Considering becoming an APRN

    FullGlass replied to RNmedic92's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm glad you like being a hospitalist. However, many people do not want to work nights, or are unable to, due to other personal obligations. As I previously stated, I did not find primary care...

  2. Barkley AGACNP Live vs Online Course?

    FullGlass replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I did the online course for primary care. It worked for me - I passed on the first try. I also supplemented with other materials. I bought the CDs because it was easy to listen to them while...

  3. Considering becoming an APRN

    FullGlass replied to RNmedic92's topic in Advanced Practice

    The average pay for an NP in TX is $111K per year, which is good money. That means a lot of NPs in TX will make more than that. In addition, pay varies by speciality. I do not understand your...

  4. Considering becoming an APRN

    FullGlass replied to RNmedic92's topic in Advanced Practice

    I disagree with this constant refrain of oversaturation. There is still a great need for NPs, especially in rural areas. Granted, opportunities will vary by location. The key is being willing to...

  5. PMHNP, Guaranteed Preceptors?

    FullGlass replied to Wake88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That has not been my experience. Many PMHNP programs are now online, including highly reputable schools such as Hopkins, Vanderbilt, etc. If the student happens to live in the same town as the...

  6. PMHNP, Guaranteed Preceptors?

    FullGlass replied to Wake88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are pretty much zero schools that will find your preceptors. Sorry, but that is the

  7. NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    FullGlass replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There is a terrible shortage of mental health care providers in California, so some organizations will hire an NP and give them the title "Behavioral Health NP." However, it is harder to find these...

  8. NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    FullGlass replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I started out as a primary care NP (AGPCNP). My first year's compensation was $125K. After 2 years, I switched to mental health and was paid $75 per hour for 1 year. I just completed 1.5 years with...

  9. Nurse Practitioner Courses

    FullGlass replied to heinwfjr's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Anatomy and organic Chemistry are prereqs for the BSN for reputable programs. The school should require these classes be completed before the BSN. My school did. As for epidemiology, some nursing...

  10. RN Jobs That Do Not Require Covid Vaccine

    FullGlass replied to TraumaRN52's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Realist: There are no vaccines that are 100% effective. And many vaccines require regular boosters. You do get your annual flu shot, don't you? And you do realize that flu shot efficacy varies...

  11. Does it matter where I get my PMHNP?

    FullGlass replied to TuesdaeRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Seems like you are looking at decent schools. You should be fine. Good

  12. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

    FullGlass replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    1. Medical schools have increased their class sizes by 30% in recent years. The problem is that there are not enough residencies, and the reason for that is getting the funding from the federal...

  13. Is doing therapy as a psych NP realistic?

    FullGlass replied to Kaelif2015's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The southeast does not seem to be a good work area for NPs. I'm curious, how much does insurance pay for the standard 20 min follow up appts and the 40 to 50 min

  14. Is doing therapy as a psych NP realistic?

    FullGlass replied to Kaelif2015's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, my point is that just the med mgt doesn't usually take the whole 20 minutes. I use the rest of the tiime to provide supportive therapy. A lot of patients tell me they just want someone to talk...

  15. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

    FullGlass replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just don't understand the level of fear about "saturation." Why are you all so scared? There is no reason to be, if you are confident of your qualifications and worth. 1. Employers that...

  16. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

    FullGlass replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Mental health is ideally suited to telehealth, so physical area saturation is not as important for PMHNPs. Actually, that is not an indication of too many NPs. It is an indication of too...

  17. Are you ACTUALLY supervised???

    FullGlass replied to ICUnurseEst2015's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm an NP in California. I have no idea what the supervising physician

  18. Is doing therapy as a psych NP realistic?

    FullGlass replied to Kaelif2015's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We use 90833. I do not see how med mgt takes a full 20 minutes unless the pt is very complicated. This is an outpatient practice and the most common issues are anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD,...

  19. Is doing therapy as a psych NP realistic?

    FullGlass replied to Kaelif2015's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We specify how much time on therapy - I can do about 11 to 15

  20. Is doing therapy as a psych NP realistic?

    FullGlass replied to Kaelif2015's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It appears to be the norm to bill for supportive therapy - I do 20 minute follow up appts and that is enough time for basic supportive

  21. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

    FullGlass replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Residencies will pay in the 70s or 80s. A resident NP is not at full productivity. There would be an increase to the market rate upon completion of the

  22. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

    FullGlass replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Residencies will pay in the 70s or 80s. A resident NP is not at full productivity. There would be an increase to the market rate upon completion of the

  23. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

    FullGlass replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I very much appreciate your comments on NPs getting paid according to the revenue they generate. This is an important negotiating tip for experienced NPs, especially in states with FPA. However, it...

  24. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

    FullGlass replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Pay is going to vary by area, just like it does for RNs and MDs. I suggest new grads know the market rate for new grad NPs in their area. In many parts of the country, it is below $100K. A decent...

  25. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

    FullGlass replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How would you propose that "we always have high wages, good benefits, and flexible PTO?" Even MD's can't manage that! I can't imagine a legal way to accomplish that. We do not have a...