Smitty08

Smitty08

Psychiatry (PMHNP), Family (FNP)

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  1. Malpractice Insurance Question

    Smitty08 replied to MSPsychNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi! I wonder if the issue for the insurers is that you are new to the NP role, as I have heard that some insurers want 2 yrs. experience, particularly for prescribers. Maybe this is not about your...

  2. Can I Get Some Online Mentors?

    Smitty08 replied to BostonKatie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Katie! I'd suggest trying for now to be a sponge for information and experience, as that will serve you very well as your career advances. There is much opportunity if you are willing to grab it....

  3. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    Smitty08 replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi all. As a DNP student in a rigorous program, I don't see DNP to be a watered down anything. I've learned a lot and it has been challenging. Its a different focus than a PhD and clinically...

  4. Anyone regret ever having stepped foot in nursing school?

    Smitty08 replied to summersent's topic in General Students

    Nope! I admit nursing school was one of the worst experiences of my life at the entry level. My career afterwards has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my life. But -yes- I would agree w....

  5. I feel burned out on nursing school

    Smitty08 replied to srleslie's topic in General Students

    Yes - I remember it well: 1/2 way through nursing school and burnt to a crisp. It was soooooo hard to stay focused and motivated. But if you leave 1/2 way through - what a waste of time! Better...

  6. Scared to start a real NP job

    Smitty08 replied to Dixiecup's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes I think you are just feeling overwhelmed. There is so much to know and I suspect you know more than you are giving yourself credit for. Also you may be getting panicked by nerves and self-doubt....

  7. Traits of successful nurses

    Smitty08 replied to jcmoore07's topic in Men in Nursing

    Genuine, sincere and able to witness the full scope of the human condition without becoming jaded or

  8. First day on Behavioral Health Unit

    Smitty08 replied to Naya1978's topic in Psychiatric

    HI I agree with Aloevera and earthchild and will add: no matter what you do, expect to feel a little out of place for six months give or take. There is so much to learn at first. I didn't know...

  9. Psychiatric Home Health Care

    Smitty08 replied to nashRNxz3's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Nash RN! I think you have correctly identified some of the concerns of a home care psych. RN. I used to do that. Another factor is the very short length of stays in inpt. settings now, so that...

  10. Letters of recommendation

    Smitty08 replied to EDRN-2010's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a clin. instructor who does get asked to write recommendations and what I do is one letter "To Whom it May Concern" that I try to give my best shot at. Then I make 5 or 6 copies and hand sign...

  11. What's it like working as a male nurse?

    Smitty08 replied to Gottago's topic in Men in Nursing

    I agree with just about everything Mike said above. I love this field. Been in it a long time, almost as long as Mike. There are so many options starting out, and so many directions to go in later...

  12. benzo withdrawal......advice please

    Smitty08 replied to cherilee's topic in Psychiatric

    Absolutely, there is a prolonged W/D for persons using benzo's for years prior - this is established in the literature and practice. The challenge for the prescriber in an inpt. setting is to start...

  13. Psych/Mental Health NP

    Smitty08 replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The independent practice issue is still in flux, I would expect more states will allow this in the future. In my state (CT) there is some language about having a collaborative agreement for...

  14. Psych wards at Christmas time. We are talking decorations!!

    Smitty08 replied to kiwipsychnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I remember once when I used to work inpatient the unit had a tree one year. All the patients really loved it. Especially the one who picked it up and swung it as a weapon! That was too bad. The...

  15. Can y'all gimme some advice, plz

    Smitty08 replied to moneyline702's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think you may need a bachelors to get into any MSN program. It does not necessarily have to be a BSN (BA here!). Some programs will accept a bachelors in other areas but you may have to take one...

  16. Are nurses behind in their knowledge?

    Smitty08 replied to guest64485's topic in General Nursing

    That would be the role of the prescriber. Sure it would be nice if the nurse might remind the pt, but its not the nurse's role or within the fund of knowledge necessarily and certainly not a...

  17. Male Uniform in nursing

    Smitty08 replied to fabiusgile's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't wear scrubs now, but when I did I just picked stuff that fit well, looked good and was durable, practical and professional looking. That's the impression I always wanted to convey...I avoided...

  18. Question Guys: Do you enjoy nursing?

    Smitty08 replied to guyRN2009's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think it does get better. There are so many directions you can go in. I remember being a nursing student as a male and all the degradation that entailed (this was a long time ago.) I persevered...

  19. Decisions! Decisions!

    Smitty08 replied to ans2680's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wow! You are ambitious. My suggestion: skip the education masters. You will have your hands full with the PhD - that is what will land you a teaching post if that is what you desire. Maybe you can...

  20. Help did not pass the ANCC

    Smitty08 replied to fight fatigue's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I also had a near miss the 1st time I took the FNP exam. What I realized was that I was using an inferior test prep. book : the questions were not as rigorous as on the exam itself. I changed to a...

  21. FPMHNP

    Smitty08 replied to kkmmy64's topic in Advanced Practice

    Well I for one am here! I'm sure there are others

  22. PMHNP - precepting time

    Smitty08 replied to delphiniumRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Where I work, although I like to have "mentees", there is an issue of our agency having a contract with the school, to spell out expectations, liabilities and etc...Setting up a contract can take...

  23. Who HATES the term MURSE?

    Smitty08 replied to LuxCalidaNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    I too hope it doesn't catch on. Nursing is consistently ranked one of the most trusted professions. I'd not like to see that watered down with some silly new name that might confuse me with a...

  24. feeling stupid

    Smitty08 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with "RNfromMN" - it definitely took 6 months for me to feel comfortable in the RN role. I didn't know which end was up at first. After that, smooth sailing. There's always a need to keep...

  25. Outdoor time?

    Smitty08 replied to HendersonRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I like the way you think, however, you may find yourself coming up against a brick wall! I have often heard from inpt. facilities that "...the insurance says if they are able to leave the unit, they...