williamd

williamd has 20+ years experience and specializes in Psychiatric.

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1. Psych Nurse Practitioner - Need some guidance/advice! Please!

   williamd replied to CK16's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   First of all, you have a lot of plans for the next 8+ years. By the time you start your NP program, it is likely to be a DNP program, you probably know that. 1) I worked as a psych tech when I was in...

2. PMHNPs - also doing primary care?

   williamd replied to myelin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Passing the core NP courses doesn't prepare one to manage medical problems, it's a foundation to build on with cliical courses. I work at a community mental health center, and treating medical...

3. What states are hiring new grad NPs?

   williamd replied to Kaylat's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   There are a lot of postings in the career area on the AANP website. Also, my state NP association has a number of postings. And lastly, the school I went to had potential employers contact them all...

4. Did anyone get there degree online?

   williamd replied to RN123456789's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   The online programs are not going to go away, there are just too many people who cannot attend traditional schools. Schedules, distance, family and work situations prevent many people from attaining...

5. Legal Question

   williamd replied to mammac5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   The practice of post-hospital phone calls is a good one. The problem lies in trying to give advise and practice over the phone. My advise is to ask people who are having problems to come in and be...

6. Ancc adult psychiatric np exam

   williamd replied to ralph41's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I used the Mometrix flashcards. They were very helpfull, as well as the test-taking tips that were included. The test was changed recently, and I don't think all the review materials have caught up...

7. Men in Nursing Calendar

   williamd replied to Colin the Red RN's topic in Men in Nursing

   I have a free Men in Nursing 2011 from Lippincott. It features different men in all areas of nursing. No beafcake, just regular guys like you and me at work. They are free (not sure how I got mine in...

8. What does a male nurse practioner do?

   williamd replied to Daniel Floyd's topic in Men in Nursing

   Currently going to school at Wayne State University. There are over 400 NP students, and ~11 different programs. The 2 specialties there are no men in (as far as I know) are Womens Health, and Nurse...

9. Losing motivation to study, any tips??

   williamd replied to Newbiestudent18's topic in General Nursing

   All the techniques for developing good study habits would fill a book, and have- many of them. I want to suggest 2 things. These may or may not apply to you. #1 lay off any mood altering chemicals....

10. PA to NP

    williamd replied to PAGuest's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would look at a direct entry program. There are quite a few programs that are available as online or distance learning, which may fit in with your work situation. I would look at a DNP program, it...

11. Opinions about Direct-Entry MSN Mental Health/Psych Programs

    williamd replied to HazelEyedDream's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am just finishing my psych NP program, and have 20+ years experience as a psych nurse. This background has been invaluable as I have progressed through my program. I know many of my classmates do...

12. Loan repayment for ARNPs?

    williamd replied to samarooni's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You have to be working as a nurse, and it has to be in a federally qualified health care setting. I qualified this year, but the fund ran out of money before they got to me. So it is possible, but...

13. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    williamd replied to luckylady5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The clinical practice of a psychiatric nurse practitioner involves the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of those with a mental illness. Medications are just a part, therapy is also an important...

14. My undergrad GPA will likely prohibit me from becoming a NP

    williamd replied to bounceybounce's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wouldn't bother retaking classes. Go ahead and try applying to a school, many will let you in on a probationary basis. You have to maintain a certain grade average for say, 6 months, then you will...

15. Online classes suck!! What's your experience!!

    williamd replied to RN_for_life's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I got my MSN from Norwich University. All of the problems you identify as being barriers to success would not be an issue there. Norwich also has one of the highest satisfaction rates with graduates....