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  1. Recruiters for NP, specifically PMHNP jobs

    harmonizer replied to gns23's topic in Advanced Practice

    Unfortunately, the most accurate resources is the word of mouth from the local

  2. Recruiters for NP, specifically PMHNP jobs

    harmonizer replied to gns23's topic in Advanced Practice

    It's fine to use recruiters but know demand / supply and negotiate "fair" salary. Many places PMHNPs or APRNs in psych are already dime-a-dozen but some places are still not. Recruiters are good but...

  3. Pay per patient for Skilled Nursing Psych NP Consults

    harmonizer replied to PMHNP718's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would ask for more. I don't live in New York and one of the jobs offered me more than that amount for per patient rate (not in skilled nursing setting). I accepted it and I found out later that the...

  4. Can an FNP practice in mental health?

    harmonizer replied to RNwannbe's topic in Advanced Practice

    I do not know about ACNP. But I think the same rules applies to FNP. Yes, FNP can "legally" practice in psych in "some states." However, this is limited to certain states- esp. the states with...

  5. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Salary

    harmonizer replied to lovemyplants's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just PMed

  6. Can't Keep Looking at the Bright Side (I just want to cry)

    harmonizer replied to mountainaireNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry to hear about your situation. It is not your false. You are just a victim of the surplus of NPs and excess production of NP grads nationwide. For now, if you can travel / relocate at all, I...

  7. New grad, no job, need help.

    harmonizer replied to FloridaNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Alaska. I just saw a job ad for $150,000/ year minimum + sign-on bonus. Unfortunately, it will the last state I consider moving to. Golden rule. The more rural and the less undesirable the place is...

  8. Orientation for new grad Psych Nurse Practitioners

    harmonizer replied to weitt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Unfortunately, most place do not provide any orientation. You are expected to be equipped with knowledge / skills since you got your degree. They will give you lighter patient's load at first for a...

  9. Psych NP Programs - When & Where?

    harmonizer replied to LisalaRN99's topic in Advanced Practice

    I would not recommend online program (unless they helps you find preceptor) as I have a few ex-co-workers who had trouble finding preceptors. Sometimes a person can agree to precept but the time...

  10. Switching careers and interested in psychiatric NP

    harmonizer replied to Mkim680's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Unlike Texas, AZ, NM and some states, GA is backward in allowing NP to practice outside of their specialty. There is no point in going back for Psych NP cert in GA at all unless she/he wants to move...

  11. Nurse Practitioner Residency Program - will it be necessary?

    harmonizer replied to DragonNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    I do think residency will be great. Realistically speaking, who will pay for it? Government probably will not. They are already struggling financially enough for residency for other professions...

  12. PMHNP programs all going from MSN to DNP?

    harmonizer replied to shannarini71's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That's not the point of the argument. No. Nobody proposing that all MSN have to go back to school. They are already NPs. I am sure most of them don't want to. Nothing they can do with that. I am...

  13. Np vs Rn

    harmonizer replied to Nurseinthemaking20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For MSN, it is on the VERY expensive side. For DNP, I think it is fine. Well.. you just have to compete or to be willing to move and pay high out-of-state tuition.. If just about every RN can become...

  14. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

    harmonizer replied to meek-meek's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You might be able to do some "supportive" psychotherapy within the time frame they give you.. that's about it. If you have your own practice, you might be able to set up your own time frame. Most...

  15. NP Salary

    harmonizer replied to Missy89's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Great point! Clarification. I would not say half but in some settings even the same patient load, sometimes even the same acuity. I understand that MD get paid for their "expertise", not just by...

  16. PMHNP programs all going from MSN to DNP?

    harmonizer replied to shannarini71's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There is no excuse for nursing not to develop clinical doctorate. I don't know why so many of nurses are so negative about the change. Same things go for BSN & ASN. I know a number of MSNers going...

  17. Pediatric np or psych np

    harmonizer replied to Naphisa03's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Peds NP are more in demand in general. Psych NP are in demand in "some areas" of the

  18. PMHNP programs all going from MSN to DNP?

    harmonizer replied to shannarini71's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Maybe or maybe not. But we really need to be on par with other allied health fields that require doctorate - (pharmacy, physical therapy, optometry) etc. I support eliminating

  19. PMHNP programs all going from MSN to DNP?

    harmonizer replied to shannarini71's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    yes. correct. I do not see MSN for psych where I am now. I hope this will be the trend. It's a good thing though. My school is converting all NP to DNP starting 2015. Good

  20. FNP to PMHNP

    harmonizer replied to chuckster's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How expensive? If I were you, I would not do anything over $30,000. I went to in-state school. It only cost me ~$18,000k. I would not pay anything over $30,000 for just an MSN/DNP, PMHNP FNP ANP or...

  21. FNP to PMHNP

    harmonizer replied to chuckster's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, it is. The knowledge learning from being an FNP is extremely helpful. There are lots of comorbidities in psych (Parkinson's, hypothyroidism, HTN, pituitary issues). It will be best if you can...

  22. I accepted job offer!!!

    harmonizer replied to lynn5707's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Terrific 4-10 hr shift is

  23. Job interview and offers

    harmonizer replied to lynn5707's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    lynn5707, congrats for your

  24. Job interview and offers

    harmonizer replied to lynn5707's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree. I am glad that I did not work for the company that require me to sign one. Even 90 advanced notice is horrible. Who know six months or one year from now.. you night get better offer from...

  25. Salary and pay question for new NP

    harmonizer replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would continue to work at least part-time. Remember, IF your income increases as NP, you will have to pay more tax. Most new grad NP jobs do not double your salary. Those extra income you worked...