Coffeegirly

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1. Psychiatric / Mental Health NP, pharmacology

   Coffeegirly replied to KLeigh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   KLeigh, PMHNPs have been around and prescribing for years. Depending on the state, they can practice on their own. In my state they do, in other states they can't. Hopefully the advanced practice...

2. BEST/WORST/least__ __online NP pgms?

   Coffeegirly replied to brownrice's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Bailey, I could be wrong but I think it's per year. A lot of the info about their programs can be found online. That is where I found most of the info. If you email the instructors, you can get info...

3. BEST/WORST/least__ __online NP pgms?

   Coffeegirly replied to brownrice's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Rush has a great online nursing program. They have wonderful, caring faculty and they are very professional and known throughout the country. I would recommend

4. What Are the Options for Advanced Degrees in Nursing?

   Coffeegirly replied to sirI's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   He or she can also earn a DNSc- a doctorate in nursing science. A clinical and research oriented doctorate

5. Cymbalta

   Coffeegirly replied to OB/GYN NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Yellow Finch, I am curious to know what your dose of Effexor XR was before you switched to Cymbalta. I am also hearing that Cymbalta is good for anxiety and yes, I've heard it is also weight neutral...

6. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   Coffeegirly replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   yes, nursing has been complacent. i ask you why. no, we don't need men to have a voice..... but why haven't we had one? with all the numbers of nurses we have.. i ask you again, why haven't we used...

7. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   Coffeegirly replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   It's not nursing that isn't ready for this, it's the AMA that isn't ready for this. They are threatened big time. I can only hope that nurses don't run off afraid which has often been the history...

8. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   Coffeegirly replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   I also think you have to research the DNP program. Many of them offer the epidemiology, statistics and the other courses that have been mentioned. However, other programs do stress clinical expertise...

9. Anyone know about PMHNP to Psy.d/Ph.d?

   Coffeegirly replied to 91W's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hi again, I have had plenty of PMHNP's who have said their experience and educational background have been of benefit to their admission to Psy.D. programs. In fact, on an application I have, it it...

10. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    Coffeegirly replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    What is really at the root of those of you not wanting the DNP? Is it the money? the time? What is

11. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    Coffeegirly replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    In response to EastCoast, I do introduce myself as a nurse practitioner. Yes, I too know many MDs that are unprofessional and are not any good. However, there are still many people in our society...

12. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    Coffeegirly replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Well it's not surprising that the AMA would not support a DNP. Unless it's an MD, it won't be supported as adequate, period. As for putting me on par with physicians? No. But with the community? yes....

13. Anyone know about PMHNP to Psy.d/Ph.d?

    Coffeegirly replied to 91W's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just talked to several psychologists and they are quite envious about my ability to prescribe due to the fact that I am a PMHNP/NP. I have some other biases with regard to PsyD so I am more inclined...

14. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    Coffeegirly replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The program is a blend between the DNP and the scholarly traditional research based doctorate in nursing program. It's a blend of the two programs. I think it's a great idea and gives the doctorally...