Psychcns

Psychcns

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  1. Oriented x 0!

    Psychcns replied to Jusween's topic in Psychiatric

    You might get a clue about what kind of orientation you need if you look at your job description. You will likely be evaluated on each point. I would try to structure learning opportunities for...

  2. Differences between PMHNP and PNP: not rookie question

    Psychcns replied to mtg0884's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Besides all you mentioned above there is psychotherapy and the relationship with the patient. Life behind the scenes depends on the facility. I am at a place now as a locum tenens provider where I...

  3. Physician organizations attempt to block VA from allowing APRNs to treat veterans

    Psychcns replied to Grumble88's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Re: scope of practice. My understanding is that by law an MD can do everything medical or surgical. By law APRNs can work within their scope of practice, which for CRNA's is anesthesia Re:...

  4. LPN Program Full-Time Job

    Psychcns replied to kriziaelora1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Figure out exactly why you had problems with your nursing school. Ie study habits, understanding concepts, memorizing. Then maybe get tutoring. The LPN program is pretty rigorous I am told. Starting...

  5. Realistically, do I have a chance at a direct entry-level MSN program? :(

    Psychcns replied to cn4207's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I had a BA in psychology and then I decided on nursing. I looked into associate and bachelors degrees. I ended up with the BSN- the ASN program was very competitive and not even taking applicants. I...

  6. Restoring Order

    Psychcns replied to SpookyRN764's topic in Nurse Management

    Sometimes having national standards (ie jcaho) , or even state rules can be a place to start to get people on the same page about what needs to

  7. Restoring Order

    Psychcns replied to SpookyRN764's topic in Nurse Management

    How many staff will you be supervising? How about setting up individual meetings to get to know them. Also attend all their meetings:report. Etc. I hope you are getting paid

  8. Work ethic of team members

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

    CaNP. Is there any way you can influence the team? How is work assigned? Maybe those of you who want to do more should just go ahead and not expect everyone to

  9. Emergency/Urgent Care NP Question

    Psychcns replied to Julia77's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My understanding of continuing Ed requirements are that they have to be at APRN level. This would be CME's or Contact hours for APRN's. If physicians have access to up to date, you should too- you...

  10. No Upward Mobility

    Psychcns replied to motor_mouth's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you want more challenge. If you want challenge at work it sounds like you are getting ready for a change. If you want challenge in your life, whatever that might be for you, you may...

  11. Seeking real assistance here

    Psychcns replied to EstrellaAzul's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe get some vocational coaching to reframe these jobs on your resume and interviews. Can you get references at any of these jobs? Like people said employers want competence and dependability....

  12. Private Practice- maternity leave?

    Psychcns replied to l-styx's topic in Advanced Practice

    Is telepsychiatry an option in your state? Or schedule your follow ups

  13. Can NPs delegate to PAs?

    Psychcns replied to Grumble88's topic in Advanced Practice

    GRanted Fal. As a CNS with prescriptive authority, I am licensed as a APRN in 5 states. In 4 of these I am independent. In my 5 states CNS scope of practice is same as

  14. Equal work for Equal Pay

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

    MD training is amazing. Why can't NP's get paid residencies so they don't have to scrounge for preceptors? I've heard residents get 50k per year- half paid by hospital and half by federal government....

  15. Doctor's negative view of NP / Psych NP

    Psychcns replied to Granted Fal's topic in Advanced Practice

    I think empathic listening and engaging patients in their treatment is important. So is accurate diagnosing and prescribing. So is staying within time

  16. Doctor's negative view of NP / Psych NP

    Psychcns replied to Granted Fal's topic in Advanced Practice

    Within past few years have done inpatient and outpAtient psych in NH OR and MN. Have found most if not all practitioners (MDs and APRNs) to be competent and

  17. Can NPs delegate to PAs?

    Psychcns replied to Grumble88's topic in Advanced Practice

    A CNS is an APRN with prescriptive authority in 36 states. My DEA calls me a mid-level practitioner. In many states CNS and NP are

  18. Doctors rip VA plan that would give some nurses more authority

    Psychcns replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    APRNs have proven their safety and competence over the years and People not comfortable with APRNs should see

  19. Is 90k in loans worth my BSN?

    Psychcns replied to raeelynn's topic in General Students

    No.. Find a community college. Get your ADN. Then consider options for

  20. Doctors rip VA plan that would give some nurses more authority

    Psychcns replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    There are good and bad NP's and good and bad MD's. I have had some very good physician supervisors and others who do not want to teach or supervise. I always seek collaboration when I have questions...

  21. Can a bedside RN conduct CBT?

    Psychcns replied to TiffyRN's topic in Psychiatric

    An experienced psychiatric professional should provide the CBT but there may be a way to involve bedside nurses.at least education about what we know about progression of acute stress reaction to ptsd...

  22. Are you supposed to check a boy's foreskin during a physical?

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

    Maybe np's can share how they do an genital urinary exam on a boy or man in a routine physical. I bet there are a variety of Approaches. What are the criteria if any for pulling back forskin

  23. Can NPs delegate to PAs?

    Psychcns replied to Grumble88's topic in Advanced Practice

    PA's are supervised by MD's not NP's. NP practice is about evaluating and treating patients. I don't see how NP prescriptive authority can be delegated if what you mean is that it is done by...

  24. Dealing with a patient's suicide.

    Psychcns replied to Blue Roses's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This is an awful experience. It does sound like PTSD and there are some effective therapies, i.e. EMDR. Continue talking about it with your EAP/ private counselor and friends. Processing an event...

  25. Bioidentical hormones and acute NP

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

    Good for you looking into this! You could call insurance companies and ask about quotes. How about talking to malpractice attorneys for how you could protect your license and assets if sued? Have...