MApsychCNS

Hello. I have lots of psychopharm books including THE PRESCRIBERS GUIDE by S. Stahl. What I really need is a reference that describes how best to taper pts off psychiatric meds. As a new CNS this is a concern for me since I have been unable to find the answer to this anywhere. I feel like I have been tapering too slowly on drugs that could be tapered faster or stopped all together. Online resources are great! Books too. Any help?

It definately matters what your undergraduate major was. If it was English for example they are going to to expect a higher GPA and good grades in your prereqs as opposed to a science major. My undergrad was in neuroscience my GPA was 3.5. I did the direct entry at BC.

Hello, I live in Boston, MA. I am interviewing and have come across a "semi" fee for service position that I am considering. I say "semi" because I still get paid regardless of whether or not a patient shows, which is great because the show rate is at times not good in areas where people have socioeconomic difficulties and are very ill. Anyway I was asked what I would want per hour or per patient. I told her I would prefer to be paid per patient (if not what would be my incentive to fit in more appointments?). Since the job post did not mention it was fee for service, this question caught me off guard. I told her I would get back to her in a few days after I research what would be a fair amount. Keep in mind I am not offered insurance through this company. I am able to use the administrative staff to help organize my appointments and call patients or give me messages from patients. Which is a nice benefit. I will also have the use of my own office. It's important to note that they are overwhelmed with patients so there would be plenty of work. Also I am still a pretty new practitioner. I want to request a fair amount, while also making a good paycheck to pay for all those loans I have! and health insurance! Can anyone help, any information or insight would be helpful. Does anyone do work per hour or is it usually per patient. Is it different for an intake vs a followup. If so what is the price range for these different types of appointments.. :uhoh21: