al dente

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1. Should I do NP or DNP in the near future?

   al dente replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   You'll need to check the Nurse Practice Act for Illinois. The requirements will be specifically listed under the Advanced Practice section. Definitely go for the NP certification over the

2. Should I do NP or DNP in the near future?

   al dente replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   It depends on the state. Most states have regulatory language that requires a MSN with board certification in your speciality area to qualify for licensure/certification as an APN. If your state...

3. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

   al dente replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   The Pearson Report ranks Arizona as the best state in the nation to practice as a NP - a 100% rating. NPs here are completely autonomous and have been for a decade. NP independent practice here is...

4. Where do Psych NPs work? (which states)

   al dente replied to jamesy7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Anyone have recent information on NP practice changes in Texas? I've heard TX may be going independent, but am not sure of the validity of this statement. I'm not in TX, but have a colleague who may...

5. Psych/Mental Health NP

   al dente replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Most PMHNPs in private practice focus on medication management. Very similar to typical psychiatry practice except that PMHNPs are more likely to spend more time with a patient. For example, most...

6. Psych NP salaries...

   al dente replied to jnd1213's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   The short answer is "no." It largely depends on your state's nurse practice act. I'm in Arizona and all NPs here are independent and have full autonomy. Psychiatrists have no say in what I do nor does...

7. Psych/Mental Health NP

   al dente replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Zenman, did you get my

8. Psych/Mental Health NP

   al dente replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I'm in private practice in

9. Psych/Mental Health NP

   al dente replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Yes, a doctorate is required for licensure as a psychologist - a master's will not suffice. Psychologists have doctorates (PhD - Doctor of Philosophy, PsyD - Doctor of Psychology, or EdD - Doctor of...

10. Where to practice your Spanish before you practice in Spanish?

    al dente replied to DucatiNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree. There is no substitute for actually having the opportunity to speak another language in conversation. Rosetta Stone is worth considering and is decent, better than typical university...

11. 72 hours psych hold

    al dente replied to BCgradnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am not aware of any state that allows psych NPs to admit for an involuntary psychiatric admission under their own signature. This is an area that remains dominated by psychiatrists. Here in...

12. Psych/Mental Health NP

    al dente replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thirteen states/jurisdictions currently allow for completely autonomous NP practice. Check out the Pearson Report for updated information....

13. Psych NP in California

    al dente replied to MunkiRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know what current CA salaries for PMHNPs are. I've heard 85K or so, perhaps up to 100K? It really comes down to your employer and how much they value your service and what they're willing to...

14. Psych NP in California

    al dente replied to MunkiRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You probably won't have a problem finding a job as a Psych NP in California, but your autonomy will be limited. It basically comes down to the psychiatrist who ends up supervising you and what...

15. Psych NP in California

    al dente replied to MunkiRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Arizona is currently the best state in the nation to practice as a NP. The Pearson Report gives Arizona a score of 100 out of 100, the only state in the nation to get a 100 rating. California is...