zenman

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    Psych Meds

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

    Ditto what traumaRUs said. There's a reason this is a speciality. I admitted a patient last week who was on Prozac started by her FNP. Problem was the patient had undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder. At...
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    Family vs. Adult PMHNP

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

    As an Adult PMHNP I can treat ages 13 and up. By choice our unit treats ages 18 and up. Other than that I didn't have to take a 2 credit hour course on child-related diagnoses or do clinical with...
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    Does School Really Matter?

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

    It matters if you went to that well known diploma mill
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    What are the prescriptive authority allowed new NP in your state?

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

    I'm in NM and prescribe Schedule
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    New NP and Psych Pts

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

    I wondered where my reply to you went! Get the book "Psychiatry Essentials for Primary Care," by Schneider and Levenson. It's a great book that all primary care providers
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    When to get NPI # and script pad?

    zenman replied to 1newFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Get your npi # now. Your workplace should provide script pads for
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    Common Nursing Complaints & Psych NP's - Not As Bad?

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

    Very good post. I also do some CL work as well as inpatient and not only do I consider the patient when writing orders, I also consider what it is like for the nursing staff, and they know I will as...
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    Ancc adult psychiatric np exam

    zenman replied to ralph41's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just memorized the ANCC review book and the online
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    Should i become a nurse practioner or wait?

    zenman replied to lolalola1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No it's not necessary but let's take an extreme example. Many a new officer in combat has made the wrong decisions, one being not to listen to the grizzled old sarge who has been in combat before. Now...
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    Psych tips, please

    zenman replied to mammac5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well if you're on an adult unit it's probably still all about adult chronic disease management. Just be yourself and be
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    Should i become a nurse practioner or wait?

    zenman replied to lolalola1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yep, this forum isn't even considered training for that. But, all my experience was...sorry, couldn't help myself,
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    What kinds of patients do you see?

    zenman replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Another thing I thought of was the experience requirement for my MBA program. Everyone had to be over 30 and have management experience. One 29 yr old got in because he owned his own company. Imagine...
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    What kinds of patients do you see?

    zenman replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh, they do. But you're bringing up a different angle, lol! I think your experience is relevant. It's directly related to psych and will help you a lot. Those few psychologists who went and got...
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    What kinds of patients do you see?

    zenman replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    this is really good: [color=#0726a7]nursing experience: the credibility conundrum. | nursesforchange.org some comments from other forums: “i've met excellent nps, however they typically have years...
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    Lifestyle/ what to expect

    zenman replied to lolalola1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Rent a house in Bangkok. Also have a Yamaha scooter there. Rent apartment in Santa Fe, NM. Waiting to buy land and settle somewhere but since I'm an international gypsy who know what's next. Own a...
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    What kinds of patients do you see?

    zenman replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No, I said, "Uh, you do know PAs have 2,000 or so hours of clinical vs NPs 500 or so. So basically a PA with no experience and an NP with none...well, you see the difference." It's only a direct...
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    Lifestyle/ what to expect

    zenman replied to lolalola1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's such a broad question with so many variables I doubt many will
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    What kinds of patients do you see?

    zenman replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, IMO it would be nice if you had 2,000 hours in your NP program and at least 2,000 more of real clinical hours plus clinically relevant courses in your DNP program. That is true and I've seen...
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    What kinds of patients do you see?

    zenman replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This never stops, just in case you think you get to relax when you finish school. I have books and articles scattered all over the
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    ANP thinking about going military....any advice?

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

    Pick the uniform you like best
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    What kinds of patients do you see?

    zenman replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Uh, you do know PAs have 2,000 or so hours of clinical vs NPs 500 or so. So basically a PA with no experience and an NP with none...well, you see the
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    What kinds of patients do you see?

    zenman replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a PMHNP and see everything. Just admitted a Bipolar patient who is pregnant. Most psych patients also have med conditions. Today also did consults in ICU, PCU, and other med floors with medically...
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    Should i become a nurse practioner or wait?

    zenman replied to lolalola1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sure...
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    Should i become a nurse practioner or wait?

    zenman replied to lolalola1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The premise behind NP programs, at least originally, was for one to have experience before entering. Considering that NPs have very little clinical hours, every little bit of experience helps. If you...
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    Vermont or San Diego for NP program?

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

    It doesn't matter which school you go to. What matters is you. And what's a year out of your