PsychNP-BC

PsychNP-BC has 15 years experience and specializes in Psych, LTC.

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1. University of Cincinnati or MCPHS for post cert psych NP

   PsychNP-BC posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

   Hi all! Did anyone have experience with either of these online programs? Pros/Cons? Been accepted into both and need to make a decision. Appreciate any

2. MSN at SNHU

   PsychNP-BC replied to DesertSky's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Following. Also interested in any experience others would like to share. Thank

3. You know you're tired when...

   PsychNP-BC replied to ICURN3020's topic in General Nursing

   Or sign half of an R before I realize

4. Psych nursing is easy

   PsychNP-BC replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

   I might get this embroidered on all my scrubs!!

5. Nurse or ninja?

   PsychNP-BC replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

   Deescalating an aggressive paranoid schizophrenic with words. I have been told by my MHT's that I am a "crazy

6. Passed my CPNE :) !!

   PsychNP-BC replied to wintersantanaRN's topic in Excelsior College

   Great

7. What field are you in??

   PsychNP-BC replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked in LTC, sub-acute and now psych. I greatly enjoy psych but sometimes miss the some of the other aspects of nursing that psych does not involve. Good luck to

8. What is psych nursing really like???

   PsychNP-BC replied to ifhn10's topic in Psychiatric

   Agreed Nurse.Steph. These were some pretty brutal statements. A psych pt has a very hard life to cope with and are deserving of

9. Did I make the right choice by going for my RN

   PsychNP-BC replied to Wolfless's topic in General Nursing

   I have gone to school to long to play in poop, so I don't. I love nursing and would do it all again. Money is great and have job security. NOBODY has ever asked for my GPA during an interview. The...

10. Chamberlain RN-BSN anyone??

    PsychNP-BC replied to WvNurse921's topic in Online Distance Learning

    They are going okay..........busy. Papers are coming along. A in one class, B in

11. Chamberlain RN-BSN anyone??

    PsychNP-BC replied to WvNurse921's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you are familiar with it you'll be fine. I lost points on stupid mistakes I didn't even realize I was making. Aug. 30th will be here before ya know

12. Chamberlain RN-BSN anyone??

    PsychNP-BC replied to WvNurse921's topic in Online Distance Learning

    soc 350 is an e book that you download and the two books for the other I bought at amazon cheaper than at the book store. You will use all books for the classes. I am struggling with soc because I had...

13. Chamberlain RN-BSN anyone??

    PsychNP-BC replied to WvNurse921's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes you can but you should also try for pell grants and such. Try it for a semester and see. LMK what classes you get and we could talk about

14. Chamberlain RN-BSN anyone??

    PsychNP-BC replied to WvNurse921's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes I think its possible but will leave minimal amounts of time left over. You can still do vacations....as long as you have internet access. I do it working 2 12's and a rather large

15. Chamberlain RN-BSN anyone??

    PsychNP-BC replied to WvNurse921's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is very fast paced. Learn APA style right away, like before you start. I am at the "I think I like it" stage. I need to become more comfortable with it and everything will be