umbdude MSN, APRN

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    Emergency Room Nurse looking at Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

    umbdude replied to Paul DeHart's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That's a question for you to answer. I would say that going in for the sole purpose of job security and/or money might be unwise. People's opinions vary on this and you have to make the final...
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    School with new program but finds preceptor? Or established program that doesn't.

    umbdude replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would clarify what they mean by "assist" you. A lot of schools say that they assist with finding a preceptor, but all they do is give you a list of local clinics and then it's up to you to cold...
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    Is it an ethical violation to quit a job before you start?

    umbdude replied to myoglobin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't see how they can sue you, and I don't think it's unethical. All they have to do is cancel the clients' appointments. The clients are not looking for "healthcare" services, but an exam for...
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    Critical care RN to PMHNP, am I crazy? Looking for advice

    umbdude replied to ScottMedicRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Private practice is usually slower (e.g., 30 min follow up and 1-hr initial eval). It depends and every place is different. He will have to ask about these factors during his interviews in order to...
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    PMHNP Vs. Psychiatry MD

    umbdude replied to ICantthinkofagooddisplayname's topic in Advanced Practice

    Same here...I would have chosen to apply MD or DO schools if I were in my early-to-mid 30s without any hesitation. It's not even for those "hard science" courses, but for that 4-year residency. It's...
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    Psych NP for medspa?

    umbdude replied to 3TimesACharm's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Psych NPs have absolutely nothing to do with medspa. I wonder how you come up with that
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    PMHNP JOB OPTIONS

    umbdude replied to Bea Bea's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Couple more... University health centers and LTC. <- these are sort of outpatient but not the traditional community health centers or private
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    Looking for Jobs

    umbdude replied to Neonatalnurse012's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It might be too soon. But obviously it doesn't hurt to apply. I'm graduating in May (Psych NP) and I went to a career fair couple months ago (~6 mos before graduation). Most recruiters told me that...
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    PMHNP JOB OPTIONS

    umbdude replied to Bea Bea's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Telepsych? Also, there are jobs in TMS, ECT, and/or ketamine
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    NP Student Liability Insurance

    umbdude replied to DermNP2Be's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No. My doesn't require it until clinical
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    What can I do with my MSN-FNP that doesn't require much patient contact

    umbdude replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've met a couple of PMHNPs who went into hospital administration (they didn't like prescribing and the liabilities). Couple other options would be education and pharmaceutical sales. I would get at...
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    FNP working in psych

    umbdude replied to Combative's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Perhaps consider adding a PMHNP if you're interested in psych. Since you already have a friend who is a PMHNP, she can probably help you find a preceptor(s) and you can go through an online Post-MSN...
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    Quality of Online NP Programs and Providers

    umbdude replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is a sample of one. Everyone in my undergrad class did multiple IM injections. I can provide plenty examples of experienced nurses who know little to nothing about meds they give, but that...
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    FNP working in psych

    umbdude replied to Combative's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are risks. See link below and be informed, and how much risk you take is up to you. Be cautious about the promise of getting the "lightest" cases. Sub-acute can easily turn into a acute or...
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    PMHNP

    umbdude replied to Flightmed123's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are some psych settings where having FNP/AGNP is beneficial (e.g., a facility with little to no internal med support), but overall I don't think it's worth the time/money to get, and then...
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    ANCC EXAM REVIEW TIPS PMHNP exam

    umbdude replied to MissMemphis05's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What is the "yellow" book?
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    PMHNP

    umbdude replied to Flightmed123's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Inpatient psych attendings (PMHNPs or psychiatrists) don't work "shift" hours. The number of hours vary from 2 to 8 hours daily depending on the person, but they usually have to show their faces to...
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    NP schools without an RN license

    umbdude replied to Sun1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are hundreds of them out there. Have you done any research on your own? Online is most likely not an option for Direct-entry programs due to the clinical rotations during the RN portion of the...
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    Dual Certification do or don't?

    umbdude replied to Gainzilla380's topic in Advanced Practice

    What do you mean by "co-managing mental health?" Are you prescribing for moderate depression & anxiety, or are you augmenting or starting folks with antipsychotics, lithium, or anticonvulsants? If...
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    Should I work as an RN in the area I want to practice as a NP?

    umbdude replied to Grim_speed's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Since you have such a specific area of interest and you already know internal med is not your interest, Hospital B (ortho) sounds more aligned with your goals. Also, you're halfway through your NP...
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    Which pathway is more likely to gain admission

    umbdude replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I see. That makes
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    Which pathway is more likely to gain admission

    umbdude replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't think so either. A lot of people start NP school shortly after getting their RN license. I started NP school 9 months after I graduated with a BSN. Also, most students who go the traditional...
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    Confused about where to go...need help!

    umbdude replied to Mebzone05's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's not about online vs. on campus, but rather the reputation/quality of the institution. ASU's program is not online, and U. Arizona requires multiple in-person intensives for skills courses. Both...
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    Nurses Eat Their Young

    umbdude replied to MBar1's topic in General Nursing

    I've spent many years in finance (mixed with males and females), and never heard of bullying being edemic in a profession until I started nursing. My previous career was a highly professional industry...
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    Online PMHNP MSN to DNP cert/program

    umbdude replied to marigoldey's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are tons of them around. Almost all DNP programs offer multiple entry options, including BSN-to-DNP and MSN-to-DNP (called Post-Master's DNP). Post-Master's DNP programs are not concerned about...