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I agree in some ways, I think SO many clinics are doing it wrong and short-cutting to make money! I want to be one of the few doing it right in a safe environment with therapy assisted integration as well…that may mean opening my own clinic if I can’t find an environment I’m comfortable with but I’m OK with that.

@PsychislifeWould you be willing to email me re: Herzing PMHNP? I am hoping to start a program January, but would love to hear more about your experience! Thanks! [email protected]

This is my dream job! Curious if you figured out the answer to your question. Also would love to pick your brain on integrative PMHNP & psychedelic assisted therapy if you have the time! I’m an RN and want to do integrative PMHNP but haven’t picked a school yet. What school did you attend? Feel free to email me your experience at [email protected]. Thank you!

Congratulations, you deserve it! I could tell you really wanted it! I haven't heard anything so I'm assuming I wasn't picked. Maybe I'll apply again after I finish with the BSN program, you will have to let me know how you like it...

Not sure if you will get this message since it's been so long...I am debating leaving mom/baby to go to a level 3 NICU and was wondering how you like it now (unless you ended up leaving)? I really like working with the babies but I get stressed easily and like how my current job is low stress. Any advice? The hospital setup I interviewed at also has private rooms for each baby and the nurses get 2 level 3 babies or 3 level 2 babies at a time.

She interviewed too. Let me know if you two hear anything...

Hey sorry it won't let me PM you, haven't heard anything eithe. A friend of mine said they would let her know by today. Good luck :)

Thanks that was very helpful....I had my interview today. Educator said nurses get 2 level 3 babies or 3 level 2s which seems reasonable right? I think I will be one of those that prefers level 2 babies for sure. Guess I could always transfer to a level 2 Nicu after awhile if it reminds me too much of my med-surg days!

Wow, not sure but I think we may have just interviewed for the same internship, at SJWH? Good luck to you if so!

Well I'd definitely give it a few weeks at least, the pace is probably a lot slower compared to NICU since all the patients are independent and care for the babies on their own (for the most part). I almost consider it more of education-type nursing job, especially with breast feeding-which was weird for me because I don't have children or experience caring for babies. After about 3 or 4 months I felt a lot more comfortable and felt confident educating new moms. Thanks for your input! Still torn on what to do...kind of intimidated by NICU!

Wondering if you experienced NICU RNs can help me out...I started my career as an RN in adult med-surg and hated it! Mainly because they give you too many patients and it was way too stressful for that reason. I have now been on a mom-baby floor for 6 months and I really like it, we usually get 3 or 4 couplets and I usually leave work without feeling stressed which I thought would never be possible as an RN! I decided to apply for a level 3 NICU internship and have an interview coming up but I'm having second thoughts about going to the interview since it would be night shift and a 40 minute drive from my house. Any of you start in mom-baby and fall in love with NICU? I like the idea of working in a critical care setting but I'm afraid I'll regret leaving mom-baby! I know it will be more stressful but having 1-2 patients should make it manageable right?