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Thanks! I've heard of microdosing, but will definitely check this article out. I live in Oregon where we will have legalization for medical use of psilocibin mushrooms on the ballot in 2020. I am looking into nurse practitioner programs for mental health and I worry once I pay all that money and spend the time to get into mental health, I will hate it because I have never had any experience in mental health. I imagine there is a lot of burnout! Anyway, thanks for the reply and the article! Take care.

Hello fellow nurses!! I have developed an interest in the use of plant medicines/psychedelics in treatment of mental health disorders. As a veteran, I have many friends that suffer from depression and PTSD, and I have been working in the hospice field for many years where I see so much suffering at end of life. I've heard of many new studies showing promise for use of psilocybin and other plants for people with these mental health problems and those facing a terminal illness. My question is, does anyone know how nurses can get involved in this research? Or what further education would prepare one to work in this field? I was thinking of going to grad school next year to get my FNP, but now I wonder if I should specialize in mental health to be a part of this movement. I feel deeply drawn to helping people in this regard so I am interested in hearing of other experiences too! Thanks in advance for not being judgey!!

I am interested in pursuing my FNP, simply because I want more career options as a functional medicine practitioner. One of the things that was so frustrating in my online BSN program was the lack of interactions with the professors. They seemed to just hand out perfect scores on all my papers. I don't really feel like I learned much and got the sense the school just wanted my money and they gave me extra letters behind my name. Coming out of NP school I want to be confident I am meeting quality standards, etc. I know you still have to pass the exam to become an FNP, but does anyone have any suggestions on a good school? Preferably a hybrid program with online flexibility for coursework with lots of clinical hours. I am open to options in getting my master's in nutrition or something like that but I feel like they have a harder time becoming established once they graduate. Please share your experience or suggestions if you have any!