umbdude MSN, APRN

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    Are all PMHNP programs post MSN certificates?

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

    You're looking for Traditional MSN (traditionally people get their bachelors first, then masters). You do not need a masters degree to apply for a masters degree. Post-MSN certs are for people...
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    NP Supervision in CA in Psych

    umbdude replied to Seize-the-Day's topic in Advanced Practice

    Connections. Most people starting their own practice have worked for employers with physicians and they gain connections that way. There's also a company called Doctors for Providers that claims to...
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    Working as a PMHNP with no psych nursing experience??

    umbdude replied to Kevin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You should be able to find a job, but your first job might not be the ideal job that you want. When employers want experience, they want "prescribing" experience in most cases. Some 100%...
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    Realistic group/provider split?

    umbdude replied to DrCOVID's topic in Psychiatric

    Billing companies that charge 3% likely isn't good. Billing slips only flag billers to submit claims. A good billing company will make sure that your claims are paid as quick as possible and pursue...
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    Realistic group/provider split?

    umbdude replied to DrCOVID's topic in Psychiatric

    80/20 is probably unfair. 70/30 is good. Most of the practices in my area are offering 60/40 for 1099. I work some hours at a place at 60/40 but they run a very tight ship, handle almost everything,...
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    PMHNP Walden

    umbdude replied to Alix's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Because the accreditation standard regarding clinical placement is lax and open to interpretation, the accrediting agency does not enforce, and students do not
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    Resources recommendations from practicing PMHNP

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

    I think you might be talking about "Simple and Practical Mental Health." Few other ones are Psychopharmacology Institute, Carlat Report, and
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    PMHNP , telepsych for American based companies, while traveling abroad

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

    Check with the board of nursing in the states where you are licensed and where your patients are. Also check with the company you're working for. Most commonly NPs need to be licensed in states...
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    PMHNP Burnout

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

    Our degree is pretty specialized so there aren't a ton of direct opportunities outside of diagnosing/prescribing. Most likely you'll have to do something that's entrepreneurial and outside the box...
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    PMHNP, Guaranteed Preceptors?

    umbdude replied to Wake88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree. If it's up to me, online programs that don't guarantee preceptors shouldn't exist. I'm simply saying that prospective students, when they're applying to an online program, cannot reasonably...
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    PMHNP, Guaranteed Preceptors?

    umbdude replied to Wake88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, I mean if OP can move to live in the same area where the brick & mortar school is located. It'd be unreasonable to expect a school 1-2 thousand miles away could guarantee
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    PMHNP, Guaranteed Preceptors?

    umbdude replied to Wake88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you're able to move, there should be plenty of PMHNP programs that will guarantee preceptors. Most PMHNP programs attached to highly reputable schools will guarantee
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    creditenaling in different state

    umbdude replied to allie127's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Once you get your Missouri licenses, apply to get your AZ RN and NP licenses by endorsement. Look up AZ's board of nursing to see what they require. The requirements and processes are usually clearly...
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    share experience as a PMHNP

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

    Is the $2,500/month after tax withholding? If you're seeing 55 patients a month and you see 3 patients an hour, you're working ~18 hours a month. That's $139 per hour, which isn't horrible if it's...
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    creditenaling in different state

    umbdude replied to allie127's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm assuming you mean credentialing with insurance companies? You need to get your AZ licenses first, then find a job and your employer will do the credentialing with insurance
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    Legally, Can I mix RN/NP roles?

    umbdude replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Contact your state board of nursing and/or malpractice insurance. They should be able to give you some
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    PMHNP with med/oncology experience

    umbdude replied to INN_777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You can, but I would recommend getting some psych experience while you're in the PMHNP program. Our patients deserve
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    Anyone running an independent psychiatry practice?

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

    Rates will vary a bit depending on the practice and insurance companies but those are probably within the range. One way to find out is to interview fee-for-service jobs and ask them to give you what...
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    Anyone running an independent psychiatry practice?

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

    I'm not independent but I know my reimbursements. My experience (1 practice) is that commercial insurances are paying very close to Medicare rates (but I'm still getting the 2020 rates). Telehealth...
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    Average nurse/patient ratio?

    umbdude replied to annak92's topic in Psychiatric

    That's a lot even with 2 techs. Might be doable for evening shifts and if everything else is well managed. I would suggest psych hospitals that are directly part of a larger research institute....
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    Are you ACTUALLY supervised???

    umbdude replied to ICUnurseEst2015's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Seems like you're doing exactly the
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    SNF CPT codes

    umbdude replied to Bostonnurse06's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ask billing, admin, or practice manager. Most notes in EHR include coding information as well and you can look at what previous providers
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    Neuropsych testing

    umbdude replied to DrCOVID's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't think so. Neuropsychologists have a PhD or Psy. D and complete post-doc fellowship or residency in neuropsychology before getting board certified and licensed. Your best bet is to find...
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    Average nurse/patient ratio?

    umbdude replied to annak92's topic in Psychiatric

    What kind of facility? For inpatient, this kind of ratio is extremely unsafe. I worked in med/psych facility and even 6-9 patients can get pretty overwhelming sometimes. Also, if you want to...
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    PMHNP Fee-for-Service in Washington State

    umbdude posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I might have the option to see WA patients with my current company in the near future. For tele-PMHNPs out there who see WA patients and are fee-for-service, do you know: 1) is there telepsych...