Therapist4Chnge

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  1. Opinions @ Prescribing Psychologists & Prescription Privledges

    Therapist4Chnge replied to Therapist4Chnge's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Drat!!! The others will have to trust that we had a great conversation, and we bother offered some strong points and whatnot. :rotfl:

  2. Opinions @ Prescribing Psychologists & Prescription Privledges

    Therapist4Chnge replied to Therapist4Chnge's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That is one of my biggest gripes. We need to look at how other professionals came TOGETHER to get the legislation done (NPs, PAs, Chiros, etc). I know there are two methods right now...one uses a...

  3. Opinions @ Prescribing Psychologists & Prescription Privledges

    Therapist4Chnge replied to Therapist4Chnge's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    One of the few places there are enough psychiatrists (SD, SF, NYC, etc) Go in the other 95% of the country...and there are shortages.

  4. Opinions @ Prescribing Psychologists & Prescription Privledges

    Therapist4Chnge replied to Therapist4Chnge's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ...by getting more face time with their clinician, and not waiting 6-8 weeks for a 10-15 minute appointment? 15% of psych pts get their meds from a psychiatrist....not exactly an overwhelming...

  5. Question for those w/ PDA's

    Therapist4Chnge replied to LaborNurse1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    They don't have to be, I just picked a high-end one. As PDA's go, the Axim is excellent...most people can get by with the x30. I got the x50v because of an awesome deal ($450 or so down to $250ish)...

  6. Opinions @ Prescribing Psychologists & Prescription Privledges

    Therapist4Chnge replied to Therapist4Chnge's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I completely agree. I think if done right, it can help the pt get what they need, and simplify some of the run-around that happens with HMO's, etc. (Psych refers to a psychiatrist....waits 6-8 weeks,...

  7. Question for those w/ PDA's

    Therapist4Chnge replied to LaborNurse1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Dell x50v Axim user here. I love it, and it can handle Epocrates (I've been meaning to pick up a copy). It is on the more expensive side ($400ish, though I got a good deal on it) *So, after a bit of...

  8. What is the average hourly pay for a FNP

    Therapist4Chnge replied to chyrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Can you talk more about this...I'm curious what kind of assessments this entails. The reason I ask is that I was talking to a PhD who does this, and from what she described it was a good amount of...

  9. NP or Clinical Psychologist?!?! HELP!!

    Therapist4Chnge replied to mslinzyann's topic in Nursing Career

    It seems like there has be a bit more of an upturn as of late (more applicants per spot this year). IIRC, last year it was .6 applicant per spot (AMG). This past year I know it was higher, though I...

  10. Can you be called "Doctor" with a PhD in Nursing?

    Therapist4Chnge replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think you had a type.....Psychiatrists don't have PhDs, only MDs, which they get after 4 years of schooling, and then they go to their residency.

  11. NP or Clinical Psychologist?!?! HELP!!

    Therapist4Chnge replied to mslinzyann's topic in Nursing Career

    Is this specific to a state, or is this across the US (I'm assuming you are state-side)? That is an odd referral to get, considering your background. Is there a shortage of providers for adolescents?...

  12. NP or Clinical Psychologist?!?! HELP!!

    Therapist4Chnge replied to mslinzyann's topic in Nursing Career

    I've never heard of that degree, do you have any more info on it? I think this is where people can get in trouble if they don't specialize. I think there are plenty of opportunities for people who...

  13. Can you be called "Doctor" with a PhD in Nursing?

    Therapist4Chnge replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    They both should be called doctors. A psychiatrist doesn't do everything a psychologist does in that setting. For instance, neuro assessment is handled by a neuropsychologist, not a psychiatrist. A...

  14. Can you be called "Doctor" with a PhD in Nursing?

    Therapist4Chnge replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You are poorly informed. Requirements vary by the type of program, but your description is downright insulting to PhDs. There are reasons why so few people make it through a PhD program (compared to...

  15. Can you be called "Doctor" with a PhD in Nursing?

    Therapist4Chnge replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm going to disagree. A clinical psychologist is the highest trained person in the field of psychology, and they deserve the title. In a hospital setting psychologists CAN, ARE, and SHOULD be called...

  16. Can you be called "Doctor" with a PhD in Nursing?

    Therapist4Chnge replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    *edit* Dupe post.

  17. MSN in Psych Nursing or MA in Psych?

    Therapist4Chnge replied to lc3's topic in Psychiatric

    Great post 1911guy! I figured I'd add my 2 cents also. It can happen, but you will get that in pretty much any field (MD vs DO, MA/MS vs PhD/PsyD, etc) I've worked in hopsital settings before (I'm...

  18. Question For Nurse Psychotherapists

    Therapist4Chnge replied to ILoveIceCream's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is definitely more $ and I think would inform the therapy side more completely. I don't want to side-track this discussion, but I wanted to suggest doing some research into the validity of both...

  19. NP or Clinical Psychologist?!?! HELP!!

    Therapist4Chnge replied to mslinzyann's topic in Nursing Career

    First off, I wanted to say that this is a *great* board, and I'm glad I stumbled across it (it came highly recommended from a member of a board i frequent). I've learned a good deal about the...