jlhs1969

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  1. adult psychiatric cns ancc test- Passed

    I just took the certification last month after being out of school for 14 years:) It was a tough test. I reviewed Psych Notes, Clinical Pocket Guide and took the ANCC online review. I believe that as we proceed with health care reform, the CNS, an...
  2. Psychiatric CNS in Pennsylvania

    have you considered the va? cnses are valued and sought here in augusta, ga. as a matter of fact, there was more that one pmh cns position that could not be filled (no qualified applicants). and because it's federal, you can practice in any va wit...
  3. Prescriptive Authority in GA

    I think it is long overdue. However, if a CNS (from areas other than psych) is looking for autonomy of practice...head out west! You practice independently and write prescriptions for ALL the drugs :)
  4. The research shows that there are more errors committed by nurses who work 12 hour shifts. I hate them and think they are horrible. When I did work them, I NEVER got off the unit on time, making it more like 13-14 hrs. However, the majority of nur...
  5. Prescriptive Authority in GA

    I see that CNS's will have prescriptive authority in Georgia this fall. Any thoughts? I am very happy. I think this has contributed to the death of the CNS programs in Georgia (no prescriptive authority). Viva the CNS!
  6. :up:Thank you! I need lots of luck! I'm currently searching for a review guide/ course. I need all the help I can buy...I mean find.
  7. I graduated from an Adult Psych MH CNS program in 1996 and never pursued certification. I applied for AP certification this past summer and was denied eligability because at that time, my CNS program did not offer general courses in Advanced Health ...