zenman

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    NP to MD

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

    It is a tough call. I currently have two psychiatrists within 20 yards of me and we do the same thing all day long. They have a greater knowledge base in the sciences and of course make more money...
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    NP Boards & PAs

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

    Nothing like that on my
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    Well it looks like it's time to get off my lazy butt

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

    Might check into getting a hotel room if you can write it off tax
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    CEUs as part of total compensation package... Looking for input!

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

    Or pay it yourself and write it
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    PMHNP or FNP w/ Psych BA?

    zenman replied to Murse901's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The trouble with FNP courses is that you don't get any psych experience or psychopharmacology. I've only seen one FNP program, and that was where I did my PMHNP, that required FNP's to have...
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    Psych Mental Health NP duties

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

    i'd just do np as you can do both. then you can take further training in any modality you like if you
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    Psych Mental Health NP duties

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

    I'd go the NP route as you can prescribe and do therapy if you wish. I also prefer to do therapy however, with med management you can make big bucks while getting credentialed for insurance companies...
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    2015 DNP

    zenman replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Research increases the chances my patients improve...just
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    Integrative / Functional Medicine / Complementary NP's

    zenman replied to aet111's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I currently work in a CMHC and have been told not to use my shamanic background. However, that will change next year as I intend to set up my own
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    Travel Nurse Practitioner Jobs

    zenman replied to emmylou781's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I do locums also, straight out of school. So far, I've just been in New Mexico and may not leave this state. I've been extended twice at current
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    Nurse Practitioner versus Nurse Practitioner Certificate

    zenman replied to Lucky724's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's my second sentence. I got a certificate as psych NP. I already had a masters in nursing so did a post-masters certificate. I got a certificate not a degree since I already had a masters in...
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    Nurse Practitioner versus Nurse Practitioner Certificate

    zenman replied to Lucky724's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You have to have a master's in a nurse practitioner program in order to take the exam for NP certification. I completed a psych CNS masters years ago, then went and completed a post-masters psych NP...
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    Seeking advice from Psych NPs

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

    Well, I do have this nice little orange target that rolls when I shoot at it down range. It's fun to watch kids chase it. I just don't like treating the little boogers, and especially their parents...
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    Seeking advice from Psych NPs

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

    Seriously though you probably already know how to study if you have a degree. Managing your family life is something only you know the answer to. What specifically do you want to know about clinical...
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    Seeking advice from Psych NPs

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

    We don't give advice and the insight will come from
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    Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

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

    Nurse just walked in while I'm staring at a pic of a Les Baer 1911 Boss .45. "You're a gun nut aren't you?" Me: "Yep, meet my next
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    Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

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

    Other than my ink pen the biggest thing I pick up in my office is my Bubba jug of iced
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    Question for Psych NPs

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

    I did some psych clinical at a VA clinic that did both primary care and psych. It was nice having everyone in the same building as you could just run down the hall to see their primary care
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    Going into business for myself, a far-fetched idea?

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

    Don't know of any grants. My DEA cost $500 or $550 but it was paid for by the staffing company I work
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    Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

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

    As a PMHNP I sit on my butt in a nice office and talk to people. I go to lunch for an hour and I leave at 5 pm. I make well into 6 figures and have free housing (right now a 3 BR house way to big for...
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    Non-compete clause

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

    Five miles doesn't seem like much unless the entire town is smaller than that. Sure it's not 50
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    Job Search Blues and Questions

    zenman replied to max66's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You might consider locums. I'm PMHNP and travel with housing provided, car allowance, DEA paid for, etc.. I don't have a home here in the states as I was living in Asia last 6 yrs so I just roam...
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    I feel like a idiot

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

    Go where you're appreciated. I'm in a happy place where I'm a good fit. Have extended once and they are trying to get me to stay longer. It makes a difference whether they :redbeathe you are if they...
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    NP Independent Practice States

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

    Allright! That's
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    Anyone know about PMHNP to Psy.d/Ph.d?

    zenman replied to 91W's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I completed the 91C program at Ft. Sam in, cough, cough, 1972. I then challenged the CA RN state board and my career was on the