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  1. mental health certification for nurse practitioner

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

    It depends on the state; you'd need to check with the BON of the state you'd be practicing in. Many BONs are becoming more restrictive with what you're allowed to do, specifying that you must...

  2. Psych NP salaries...

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

    This is changing. In states where NPs practice independently, you have to be certified in your area of expertise or this will be required soon. BONs are becoming more restrictive and FNPs...

  3. DNP- convince me....

    al dente replied to physasst's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I can't convince you and am not even going to try. I think the DNP is misguided and unnecessary as a required credential. In my opinion, nursing would be better off focusing its efforts on trying to...

  4. PMHNP...Do I need a Psych Nursing Background?

    al dente replied to jk82's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You don't necessarily need psych experience, but it will be helpful. You will have a sharp learning curve about basic psych treatment paradigms that will be well known to those with psych experience....

  5. opinion on this job please?

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

    There is no need for this type of oversight, especially if you're in Oregon. I'm in Arizona and we also have full autonomy here. If I was working for a group and they treated me like this, I would...

  6. Cash Only Practice Ideas

    al dente replied to kiser56's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That is good news! What's your thought on its chance of passing? I know Texas had a moratorium on NPs advancing scope of practice until this legislative session. Is there a way to monitor the...

  7. Chiropractor to FNP

    al dente replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Since you are already a chiropractor, I would strongly recommend that you train as a NP rather than a PA if you want to continue practicing independently or have the ability to practice independently....

  8. mental health certification for nurse practitioner

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

    Most programs like this only admit once a year, generally in the Fall Semester. You need to look at their admissions deadlines and get your application in ASAP. You should also look into Vanderbilt...

  9. mental health certification for nurse practitioner

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

    You don't need the DNP. Only new NPs will need to have the DNP starting in 2015, but if you have completed your NP training prior to that, you will be grandfathered in and your ability to practice...

  10. mental health certification for nurse practitioner

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

    If you want to work as a psych NP, you need to be certified as either an Adult or Family PMHNP or CNS. FNP, ANP, PNP, etc is not sufficient and it is becoming increasingly difficult for non-psych NPs...

  11. PMHNP job outlook

    al dente replied to Btrfly21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You'll have no problem finding a job. It may not be the 'ideal' job immediately, but you'll always be able to find something in a geographic area that appeals to you and start building from there....

  12. PMHNP job outlook

    al dente replied to Btrfly21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree. The issue of insurance reimbursement is of much greater importance; it would be nice to have a collective effort from all providers to lobby for improved coverage and reimbursement....

  13. Pepid vs. epocrotes, vs. skyscape

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

    I am thinking about getting the new Treo Pro 3G or the iPhone 3G. If I go with iPhone, I will have to switch carriers and I'm not too thrilled to be going to AT&T. The Treo Pro is unlocked and...

  14. PMHNP job outlook

    al dente replied to Btrfly21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am in a metro area and the wait times are ridiculous. Joint commission rules only pertain to inpatient settings; I am talking about outpatient. The number of medical students going into psychiatry...

  15. PMHNP job outlook

    al dente replied to Btrfly21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You make an excellent point. Yes, many patients that psychologists see are not interested in medication. However, as you know, there are many patients that need medication, at least initially, to...

  16. PMHNP job outlook

    al dente replied to Btrfly21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If prerequisites and training in nursing were uniform, your arguments would hold more weight. However, one can become a nurse via multiple routes and the required training to get there varies...

  17. PMHNP job outlook

    al dente replied to Btrfly21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I feel the need to reply to your above post. I am both a clinical psychologist and a psychiatric NP. Having gone through the substantial training to earn both credentials, I stress that clinical...