MainePMHNP

MainePMHNP has 7 years experience.

Latest Activity

1. Regret Becoming an NP

   MainePMHNP replied to psych.nurse's topic in Advanced

   I'm almost finished with my PMHNP program, and I'm incredibly excited about the field. That being said, in my state, PMHNPs can only prescribe psychiatric medications, so I'm seriously considering going back for a post-master's NP certification. My b...

2. Tips for Psych nursing

   MainePMHNP replied to HeatherPsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

   I realize this post is seven years old, but it brought me to tears today. I had a really difficult encounter with a patient recently that truly shook me. I appreciate this post so much. I should print it and frame it. The very best thing I can say to...

3. Anyone NEVER been hit/hurt working psych?

   MainePMHNP replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Psychiatric

   Hi there, I'm a newbie to working for money in inpatient psych; I'm a PMHNP student in my final semester and I started a Per Diem position in an inpatient adult unit. I've had internships in adult and child ambulatory, and in the observation unit, w...