akcompton1

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1. Potential for independent telehealth practice as Psych NP?

   akcompton1 replied to akcompton1's topic in NP Students

   That is exactly the setup I want...I would think that this would continue to expand with the provider shortage we are experiencing. Thanks for giving me hope that this is possible for me!!!!

2. Volunteering abroad- FNP vs PMHNP

   akcompton1 replied to ksola's topic in NP Students

   Ok dumb question...what is the difference? Do you mean they want an NP with a DNP? I thought PMHNP was the designation regardless of whether you have an MSN with psych post masters or a DNP...

3. Help... Peace corps, ABSN, d-e MSN, or MPH? which one first?

   akcompton1 replied to awildsoul's topic in Advanced

   This is all excellent advice. I'd like to second the midwife idea :-) Also, if I may chime in on the type of program...I took out a 100,000 loan....and while my program was excellent and prepared me well, I feel that the opportunity for loan repayme...

4. Potential for independent telehealth practice as Psych NP?

   akcompton1 replied to akcompton1's topic in NP Students

   Hmm...so maybe obtain a license in a few states and create my own "region"? Thanks for the input!

5. Independent provider PMHNP

   akcompton1 replied to yhl1975's topic in Advanced

   I'm interested as well... a "day in the life of" would be great :-)

6. Get CNA cert? Before NP?

   akcompton1 replied to Polly Peptide's topic in NP Students

   I know this most likely varies from region to region, but here in Missouri you don't have to have CNA certification to work as an NA/tech. The hospital provides its own orientation which is generally less time consuming. I think anything you can do ...

7. Potential for independent telehealth practice as Psych NP?

   akcompton1 replied to akcompton1's topic in NP Students

   Thanks for the reply, all the details are MUCH appreciated... I guess I started wondering about it when you see these companies advertising "talk to a therapist right now" on the internet. I need to find details on the type of system these people are...

8. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

   akcompton1 replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Relations

   I understand your consternation. You are asking a question about a problem that plagues the industry-MD to RN hostility- and instead of support you are getting... more hostility. Unfortunately lateral violence is a problem in nursing, as well. To add...

9. Potential for independent telehealth practice as Psych NP?

   akcompton1 posted a topic in NP Students

   I am a master's educated RN thinking of going back for psych NP. I currently work in adult psych, but find that I really want more autonomy and flexibility in my job. I would love to establish my own telehealth practice but have not come across any N...

10. VA PMHNP

    akcompton1 replied to zenman's topic in NP

    I'm a psych RN at a Midwest VA. I'm keeping close tabs on NP pay scales here as I hope to go back for PMHNP. Unfortunately the pay has not changed and is contingent on experience, degree type, etc. The VA pays well for RNs but apparently not as great...