umbdude MSN, APRN

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    Getting a Psych Nurse Job After Graduation

    umbdude replied to BSNstudent44's topic in Psychiatric

    That won't be for long since everyone and their grandmother's cats are getting their PMHNP from 100% online
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    Getting a Psych Nurse Job After Graduation

    umbdude replied to BSNstudent44's topic in Psychiatric

    I was also a psych tech for ~2 years while I was in school for my BSN. It was easy to get a psych nursing job. I landed an inpatient job within a month after I passed NCLEX. But I agree with...
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    PMHNP Residency programs

    umbdude replied to PsychRN_CA's topic in Advanced Practice

    Do a more thorough Google search. There are a number of residencies or fellowships out there that aren't well known, though the number is still small. There's one that's affiliated with Rush...
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    Is this the correct way to list credentials?

    umbdude replied to erictaramoyBSN's topic in Advanced Practice

    You can't put any credentials that you have not earned behind your name. FNP is a certification bestowed after you passed the board exam, so you can't utilize "FNP" behind the name until you pass the...
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    Are PMHNP allowed to prescribe outside of their specialty like BP meds or antibiotics?

    umbdude replied to The0Walrus's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not entirely sure. Each school is different. If you already have a PMHNP, it'll probably take at least 1 to 2
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    Are PMHNP allowed to prescribe outside of their specialty like BP meds or antibiotics?

    umbdude replied to The0Walrus's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Can they? Yes. Should they? Absolutely not. If a psych NP writes a prescription for an antibiotic, it'll be filled. If something happens and the NP gets sued, she/he will almost certainly lose because...
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    Importance of NP Program Reputation, Name Recognition

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

    I think a reputable program will at least help get your foot in the door for interviews especially as a a new grad and for residencies/fellowships (or if your specialty is competitive). Is there a...
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    The economics of PA vs. NP

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

    I chuckle when a supposedly educated professional makes personal attacks rather than making a logical
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    FNP MSN vs DNP school help

    umbdude replied to stephadler82's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    UCI costs $50k more, but you will have your DNP completely done in 3 years. If you get a MSN now and go back to get your DNP later, it'll be another 2-3 years. Most Post-MSN DNP degrees from reputable...
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    FNP MSN vs DNP school help

    umbdude replied to stephadler82's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Considering that you eventually want a terminal degree and they both take 3 years, UC-Irvine seems to be a more reasonable choice. Can you pay in-state tuition and how much more is it? Keep in mind...
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    The economics of PA vs. NP

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

    Yet the two training models are different and factors that influence NP performance might not apply to PAs. Your definition of "less trained" is purely based on certain coursework and number of hours,...
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    The economics of PA vs. NP

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

    I don't entirely disagree, but it has nothing to do with the PA profession. I was saying that putting down the NP profession (as the author did in that article) will not do much in moving forward PA...
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    Need help- got into NP school

    umbdude replied to Amy S's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you're already making $94k a year and the AGNP role pays probably $110k-$130k, the ROI calculation will most likely tell you that going back to school does not make sense. You have to look at job...
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    The economics of PA vs. NP

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

    Unfortunately, PAs comparing themselves to NPs doesn't make a strong argument for independent practice. NPs have years of evidence and experience as independent providers, and PA has to show that they...
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    NP

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

    Thanks Verene. I'm with you on all that and I appreciate your help. I've just graduated and passed my board within the last month so I'm still trying to find something in my area first. I have a...
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    NP

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

    It's hard to saturate NNP because you absolutely need strong interest in order to get those 2+ years of NICU experience, and there just aren't many NNP programs out there to begin with (e.g. I think...
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    NP

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

    Sorry I don't have any special wisdom. But if you are able to move, just keep applying and be patient, and know the shortage areas. Covid hits primary care clinics particularly hard. It's frustrating...
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    NP

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

    This isn't entirely true anymore. Jobs are there, but the number of PMHNP test-takers tripled between 2016-2019 and number of PMHNP-BC doubled during same period (per ANCC). My area doesn't have a...
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    NP

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

    Just curious what your specialty is and how many jobs have you applied
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    FNP vs PNP vs PMHNP

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

    Yes, for the time being demand>supply for psych and that's what driving the higher pay. My area's job market has begun to tighten for psych. I would suggest digging deep and asking yourself what...
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    FPA in Florida passed today!

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

    Just an update... Per the President of the FL APNA Chapter, FL BON voted unanimously today to recognize PMHNP (and those in other specialty focus) as primary care providers. So PMHNPs are eligible for...
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    Help me get my foot in the door

    umbdude replied to Shirlianne Stirewalt's topic in Psychiatric

    Have you applied to any of those jobs? Just because they say you need experience doesn't mean they won't hire you. There are psych RN jobs in settings other than hospitals such as crisis stabilization...
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    No start date due to covid-Need some advice/insight into my current situation

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

    I would continue to look for other jobs aggressively. Even though you accepted that offer, because there is no guarantee it's perfectly understandable for you to withdraw if you do find work...
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    last year of FNP school but want PMHNP

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

    You're welcome. Good
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    last year of FNP school but want PMHNP

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

    It really varies and depends on where you live. Developmental disabilities is a narrow sub-specialty in psych. Most of what PMHNPs deal with are mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders, substance...