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Hi everyone, Wanted to do the peads Psychiatric course. But bit confuse which one to do. Have PNP AC/PC certification. Any leads is appreciated. Thanks

Hello everyone, . I'm seeking guidance. I have been a PICU nurse for over 20 years and recently obtained my PNP AC/PC certification. I've been working in this role for the last few months. I'm interested in becoming a Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS), but I do not have experience as a nurse in that field. If anyone has pursued this certification in the past, I would appreciate guidance on how to obtain it on a fast track, if possible, and whether it's wise to pursue this course. I'm also curious about the market response in this field, as I'm aware that Pediatric NPs are often paid poorly. Thank you.

Just sharing my insight, I think Nurse Practitioners (NPs) don't even make enough compared to nurses, but I guess it's because they have less bedside load. I have been working as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nurse for 20 years and I am now a new PNP with experience in both acute and primary care. As a PICU nurse (MD) in a big hospital, my base pay is $49 per hour plus a 10% night differential, a $4 location benefit, and a 15% weekend differential. I also get 40 hours of vacation time and 5 days of sick leave. If I do overtime, I get paid 1.5 times my regular rate and I may also receive a bonus for the shift, like $200. Now, as an NP, I have given three interviews and have received nearly the same offer from each. 1. If I work in the same hospital's outpatient department, my pay will be $52 per hour, with no differential or location allowance. I will receive $1000 for Continuing Medical Education (CME), one-time DEA and CDS. Other benefits will be the same as every staff member in the organization, such as discounted medical insurance and vacation and sick leave. I will work for 30 hours. 2. Another hospital ,If I work as a Peds Inpatient ICU NP, I will earn a flat rate of $62 per hour with no benefits. I will only work for 12-hour shifts but only one shift at a time. I guess this may be a start, but I was hoping for better, as being an NP would be a serious hit in pay. Please don't keep your hopes high, as the pay for new NP in MD is around $50-60 per hour.

Thanks allot everyone for the moral boost. Iam In DC , Maryland area. I was looking in this area only. At this age with kids sometime its difficult to move around. Now iam stuck at CDS Maryland, they want employment address in Maryland, I don't even have a job. Have to sort all these. School never tells u the bigger picture of all the steps. Sell only the dreams.

Thanks for the reply, I have done a dual PNP program AC&PC. Thinking of a sitting exam for PNP PC. But was hoping to work in acute care.

Hi Everyone, Passed PNP acute care exam. With a background of PICU/CICU experience of 20 years. When applying for acute care jobs which are already low in numbers, everyone is looking for an NP with experience. So I have been offered a primary care position. If I join, will the experience count as NP overall and switch to Acute care after some time? Any suggestions on how to make yourself more marketable for Acute care? Is there a big pay scale difference between PNP acute care pay and PNP primary care? Thanks

Hi Everyone, Would like to get some input. I gave PNCB PNP ACUTE exam on last Tuesday. The last page showed passed. But haven't received any email for the same. Just getting worried. Any one in smilar situtation. thanks

Hi Chavonne, Iam starting this August the course. Are you in touch with any kind of the groups that are doing the course at the moment. I tried looking for it, but couldn't find one. I will let you know how is the course once I start. Thanks

@ RNbannanie Thanks for your info. Yah I just got selected for the dual program. I cannot message you don't know why. May be I don't have rights yet. It's nice if you could give insight of the course. Also how difficult is it to find preceptor. Iam in Florida. Thanks again

Hi RNbannanie, I have also applied for the course for 2020. Same course as yours. I have finished the application in jan 2020. My GPA is 3.36 with 14 years of experience in peads icu. I still haven't heard back from them. So bit nervous . Can you share some course insight , as how is like to do .

Hi Mar Blue, There is very less info here about PNP. Iam in the same boat wondering the value of the education in PNP, and job availability. Iam trying to get admission to drexel university. How is your admission going on. Thanks

Hi Everyone, Probably the same question asked many times. I am interested in doing post masters in FNP or PNP or acute care PNP . Just cannot decide what is the market like . Which course is more beneficial. Having 15 years experience in PICU. What are the best university to approach keeping in mind I am from Florida. Also if any one knows online colleges will be better choice. As i am working full time. Thanks

Hi everyone, Just wondering, how is to work with West Boca Medical Center , and roughly pay for RN in peds with 10 years of experience. Also if any one know, what is the living cost in that area. thanks

Sorry ELKPARK i Didn't made my self clear in start. I have 4 years nursing degree from India. I did these courses in Ireland from College . I have already cleared my NCLEX in USA 10 years ago with Vermont board. Iam in process of refilling due to retrogression. So the question is will they be valid to pursue further education. I also got Children nursing post degree from Ireland . I hope this make little bit clear. Thanks Again

Hi I Am a nurse from Ireland, we planning to move to USA soon may be in 6 month time. I have a MSc degree in clinical practice and Registered nurse tutor degree as well from one of the big college in Ireland. Just are these degree valid in USA as well. The reason why Iam asking is, i want to pursue the Nurse practitioner course in USA and as a career as well. SO if it is valid how should i proceed. I have approx 15 years experience in PICU . Thanks JA