heartnurse14

Thank you for your kind responses. I am hesitant because I have been wanting to be a NP since I was in high school. I have a friend who is wanting to be a pilot and is having to jump through a bunch of hoops with the FAA after being on prescribed anti-depressants in college. I am just hesitant to take anything or get a diagnosis that would inhibit the career I've worked towards for almost 2 decades. I am wondering too, if the diagnosis is not depression and the prescription is not SSRI if there would be any issues with that. I know it's a huge postulation, but am wondering if anyone else has had any experiences like this or pushback from their BRN/BON? Thank you for all your kindness and support. I think we all agree the stigma with mental health sucks, but is still prevalent.

Hello! I am a nurse working in an acute care setting in California and am in the process of getting my MSN to eventually become a nurse practitioner. I have been seeing a therapist to improve myself, but recently she mentioned she thought I was going through an extended rough patch and felt I might benefit from seeing a psychiatrist and possibly getting on some anti-depressants. I am just hesitant because I don't know if applying for your NP or even renewing your license (I don't remember if my license asked) requires you to disclose any mental health treatment and if it could affect your license. I have seen some articles that physicians do not get mental health treatment as there is concern could affect their licenses. I do not know if this is true of nursing, but was wondering if anyone had any insight. If anyone any advice or articles they could link, I would appreciate it!