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    Is it more practical to become a PMHNP or a FNP with specialization/cert in Psych

    zenman replied to J-Swish's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If PMHNP is your passion, then you already know the correct path. And I won't mention the fees some PMHNPs have: FEES: Our standard cash fees are: Initial psychiatric evaluation / diagnostic...
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    Is it more practical to become a PMHNP or a FNP with specialization/cert in Psych

    zenman replied to J-Swish's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Psych is the new frontier where you can use science and art. FNP is where you handle snotty-nosed kids all day and parents who go, "goo-goo" to their kids while they are in your office. With FNP you...
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    I am at a crossroads

    zenman replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Join the military, get stationed in a war zone and you'll get some education. I've always earned more than an RN. Even if you're not are ya happy doing what you're doing vs what they are doing? I'd...
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    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): My Personal Pro's and Con's

    zenman replied to Corey Narry's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I'll disagree. An MBA might not guarantee that you're a good manager but it provides you with much needed business info and skills, even if you plan on hiring a practice manager, accounting person,...
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    Make more $$ and Work Less.

    zenman replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Cut your expenses and live a simple
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    Did anyone get there degree online?

    zenman replied to RN123456789's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Depends. My program had a list of preceptors you could contact but they allowed me to chose my own...with the military and VA. Guess where I just accepted a dream job...the military. The ability to...
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    Psych NPs and Sleep Clinics

    zenman replied to apocatastasis's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Let me sleep on
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    Did anyone get there degree online?

    zenman replied to RN123456789's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I didn't. I became an RN and then went to nursing school, lol! I really never hear anyone discussing their educational route or where they went to school. I guess we're too busy treating
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    ACNP without research, theory, etc

    zenman replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We have criteria about who we consider professionals to be. That is diluted when we have "professional" fireman, policemen, bricklayers, auto mechanics, and fry cooks,
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    ACNP without research, theory, etc

    zenman replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'll say it again, "Know what you are called when you never study theory or research?" Trade school
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    ACNP without research, theory, etc

    zenman replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    All professions are theory-driven. Have you read much research that didn't focus on the patient care
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    acupuncturist + APRN training = good career move?

    zenman replied to crabin0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No, I studied acupuncture but found it overly theoretical so switched to Zen Shiatsu where we touched people in the first hour of class. Saved myself
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    acupuncturist + APRN training = good career move?

    zenman replied to crabin0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    they are coming to you because western medicine has not worked for them. so, in these cases, you'll be using chinese medicine, correct? i think it can be done but you might want to check out if...
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    Can a Psych Np work as a Derm NP?

    zenman replied to matt.matt2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Pick a speciality, gall darn
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    Switching careers and interested in psychiatric NP

    zenman replied to Mkim680's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    AZ is always begging for PMHNPs...and paying higher than most states. I see one for $85 - 100 an
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    Psych NP vs Derm NP

    zenman replied to googs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Isn't derm one speciality that many docs try to get into? I don't consider being "stuck" in psych. It was what I wanted and I was clear on that. In my area I think most every psychiatrist takes cash...
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    Psych NP vs Derm NP

    zenman replied to googs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The reality is to pick what makes your heart
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    Scope of Psych. NP

    zenman replied to Macann's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Really great as the world is going to hades in a handbasket so you'll have job security for a long
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    NP... specialty?

    zenman replied to Missy89's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes. I went to a psych NP program. Yes, it changed my pay and I made six figures from day 1. And yes, I'm now interviewing for a job with a $30 K
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    Need assistance from a NP...please!

    zenman replied to Nurse Allie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

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    Need assistance from a NP...please!

    zenman replied to Nurse Allie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do you need our names, addresses,
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    Need assistance from a NP...please!

    zenman replied to Nurse Allie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Why don't you just post
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    Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    zenman replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    good post. i’m an old guy but it amazes me that people advance with the times and technology but refuse to do the same in regards to education. to me sitting in a classroom is like using a walkman...
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    Wanting to publish

    zenman replied to WRNCEN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Talk to one of your professors as most of them
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    Psych Meds

    zenman replied to newnp2012's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are you in a location I might want to move to, lol? PM me if you'd