Psychcns

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  1. NP's answering to Nursing Management?

    Psychcns replied to ohiosam2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As a psychiatric provider I have the same role expectations as a psychiatrist. Yes, we are regulated by our state BON, and we are usually credentialed as part of the medical

  2. NP's answering to Nursing Management?

    Psychcns replied to ohiosam2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You would think nurse managers were busy enough without overseeing providers. I could imagine higher management seeing it as efficient but I can't see why nurse managers would want it. The example...

  3. Shame on you ANCC : Psych CNS: Don't precept Psych NP's

    Psychcns replied to dmarie82's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I do locum tenens and some states I cannot work in. ( NY, CA,FL and a few others). So I apply only to states that are CNS friendly. There are still plenty of jobs but I thought by now there wouldnt be...

  4. Shame on you ANCC : Psych CNS: Don't precept Psych NP's

    Psychcns replied to dmarie82's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    There are about 36 states that recognize Psych CNS with prescriptive authority. with the Ancc being retire-certification happy, would think they would help adult APRNs transition to the family psych...

  5. Questions about FNP

    Psychcns replied to Mrs. Ford's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Check out student nurse practitioner under nursing students on this forum. Also try the search function. First questions to consider are location of program and on-line vs brick and mortar. Also...

  6. Attending physcian talks too much

    Psychcns replied to nursingpower's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That stuff annoys me too. So disrespectful of my time. But,I would go with the wise words of the previous posters. Your goal is to get a positive evaluation from this guy. It seems arrogant that he...

  7. Seeking advice for travel lodging site resources.

    Psychcns replied to RNcore's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    FB groups "Gypsy nurse". "travel nurse network". I usually take company hotel housing while I look around. Have found places through hospital employees and one time an art shop. I have used Craig's...

  8. Day in the Life of a Freelance Nurse Writer

    Psychcns replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    @ eat-pray - love. : i took several writing classes at Gotham writing workshop in New York. Some were in person and some were on-line. All excellent @social media coach BSN -have not submitted at all...

  9. Shame on you ANCC : Psych CNS: Don't precept Psych NP's

    Psychcns replied to dmarie82's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I received my CNS with prescriptive authority in 1994 before there was a psych np program. It was the only psych advanced practice degree at the time. Now I can practice in many but not all states as...

  10. Psych NP

    Psychcns replied to Robinson1957's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OP- there are a couple of other places you could post a clinical question like this and receive more supportive responses. Send me PM if you want more info. I think generally you have to do a...

  11. Forensic Psychiatric Nursing: A Unique APRN Opportunity

    Psychcns replied to Psychcns's topic in Psychiatric

    When I took this job all I had was psych RN and APRN experience and credentials. I have been back 5 times as a locum tenens. States vary in how many forensic psychiatrist beds are allotted. In...

  12. To the APRN Curriculum Critics

    Psychcns posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    To the APRN hecklers, critics and malcontents.Many of you say that your MSN nursing education has too much "fluff", referring to classes like cultural competency, and management that have no relevance...

  13. Locum Tenens Rates

    Psychcns replied to PG2018's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Which agencies have you tried and which areas of the country? I think Jackson Coker may pay

  14. Current Adult psych CNS, want to take adult psych NP exam

    Psychcns replied to dmarie82's topic in Advanced Practice

    Study Pharm a lot-and let us know how taking this exam works for you going forward. Appreciate you sharing the information. I am a adult psych CNS and can practice as a psych APRN in several states...

  15. What is everyone's hourly rate these days?

    Psychcns replied to Bonosgrrl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I make $78 HR in New England. This is psych aprn. Locum tenens. No benefits. Try looking up on

  16. Anyone doing it for the money and stability?

    Psychcns replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Nursing

    I started for the work itself which I found very rewarding. Now i work for the work and for the

  17. PMHNP, FNP, or Psy D/LPC?

    Psychcns replied to smilealot's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    At the clinic after 4 years was making 100k per year. Her hourly rate didn't change because she was doing therapy. They were very glad to hire her and she wanted therapy experience. Private practice...

  18. Allina Health not hiring online NP grads

    Psychcns replied to RockMay's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are there enough residency program for all these med

  19. PMHNP, FNP, or Psy D/LPC?

    Psychcns replied to smilealot's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    A PMHNP friend, just out of school, worked 4 years in a community outpatient rural clinic with good MD supervision. She also negotiated for 4 hours of therapy per week. She just left that clinic to...

  20. PMHNP, FNP, or Psy D/LPC?

    Psychcns replied to smilealot's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For a PMHNP and a FNP you will have two certifications to keep up. For a psychology degree you will learn more about how to do therapy I would think. If you get your PMHNP you would be qualified to do...

  21. Malpractice Insurance Independent Practice

    Psychcns replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Why is NP insurance so much less than

  22. I'm 31 married with a 2 year old. Am I too old to start fnp program?

    Psychcns replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Start taking prerequisites to remember how to study and write

  23. How does working as an R.N. beforehand help in being a nurse practitioner?

    Psychcns replied to sarahnp2b103's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OP- your question was about direct entry NP programs and how important is it to be an RN first. There are many posts in the NP section of all.nurses about the two roles being very different and yes,...

  24. Thinking of travel nursing, where to start

    Psychcns replied to vzcookie's topic in Travel

    In addition to this forum check out FB. I am in a psychiatric travel nurse group. Re #1. Agencies I have worked for as a staff psychiatric nurse and were ethical include: onward, supplemental, cross...

  25. Oriented x 0!

    Psychcns replied to Jusween's topic in Psychiatric

    meet with the unit director to go over your needs and your concerns...in meantime consider this may not be a good fit for you and start looking around...i agree with you as a new nurse you should have...