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I think I am leaning towards outpatient clinics currently, but would love to learn a little bit more about inpatient as well. Could you tell me a little more about your day to day other than working up patients, rounds, and medication management? You mentioned work group hours and testimonies, could you elaborate what those entail? Thanks for all your responses so far, I really appreciate everyones input. I am learning a lot. To be honest, I am more interested in the therapy aspect of PMHNP (kind of regret not pursing career path as a therapist) , but want to use my medication knowledge as well so this looks like the best of both worlds for me.

I think I would be interested in therapy management because at least I have some knowledge there. As a retail pharmacist, I don't even spend time talking about drugs, just looking at them ? It feels like a step backwards rather than a step forward if I go the LPC, LCSW route. All the years of school I went to got med knowledge wouldn't be used. Thanks for your advice tho!

I honestly don't see myself working as a retail pharmacist in the next 30 years. Long hours on your feet all day, sometimes it's even impossible to eat, or use the bathroom. With reduced drug reimbursement, I am seeing many of my juniors taking lower wages as well. I also fear our occupation is going to be taken over my automation in the near future. Part of the switch is definitely for job security, the other part is for a better work environment, but lastly I honestly want to put my medication knowledge to better use. I have an interest in psychology, so I think this is a worthwhile switch. I am planning on switching to the hospital soon, but I don't see my passion in dispensing. At the same time there are limited positions in my state for a clinical psychiatric pharmacist position. Any chance you might share your journey as a PMHNP, Neo?

Thank you MentalKlarity. Out of curiosity, where do you currently practice at (state)? How many years did you practice as an RN before going for your NP and how long did it take for you to land your first position? I am interested in psych, I also feel like as a pharmacist I am spending more time with drugs and making small talk with patients and I want to have a deeper understanding of my patients.

Hello everyone, I am currently a retail pharmacist and I am seriously considering saving up and switching careers with PMHNP as my final goal. I live in New York and just have a couple of questions on the job market and the work culture. I see myself graduating and getting credentialed as a PMHNP in the next 6 years. How difficult is it currently to find a job as a new grad in this market, especially if I don't plan on staying at the bedside for long? Would clinical rotations from school be enough? What other opportunities are there to make myself more competitive? Do you get paid for charting time if you are an hourly employee? How do companies treat call outs? Do they call the patients to reschedule their appointment or do you end up getting the other practitioner's patients for the day? Do they pay you extra if you end up going over your normal scheduled work hours in cases like that? While I would greatly appreciate any feedback from any PMHNPs currently practicing in the NYC area, I am happy to hear all your thoughts! Thank you in advance!