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  1. Potential for independent telehealth practice as Psych NP?

    akcompton1 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

  2. Potential for independent telehealth practice as Psych NP?

    akcompton1 replied to akcompton1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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

  3. Volunteering abroad- FNP vs PMHNP

    akcompton1 replied to ksola's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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

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

    akcompton1 replied to awildsoul's topic in Advanced Practice

    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...

  5. Potential for independent telehealth practice as Psych NP?

    akcompton1 replied to akcompton1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

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

  6. Independent provider PMHNP

    akcompton1 replied to yhl1975's topic in Advanced Practice

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

  7. Get CNA cert? Before NP?

    akcompton1 replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

  8. Potential for independent telehealth practice as Psych NP?

    akcompton1 replied to akcompton1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

  9. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    akcompton1 replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  10. VA PMHNP

    akcompton1 replied to zenman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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....