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@adammRN, Thank you for responding! I appreciate your feedback. I suppose I should seek someone out and shadow them to really get an idea of the job. Are you currently working as a psych NP or are you in school? @DizzyJon, Thanks for your response! Private practice is something I would be interested in so your perspective is appreciated. What did you like most about that position? Did you feel burnt out ever? Why did you decide to leave and what do you do now? Also, if you happen to find the name of the book I would greatly appreciate it.

@the old guy thanks for your response! how do the politics of non profits affect your job? (satisfaction, stress levels, etc). also, i love psychology and caring for mental health patients. however, the idea of prescribing psych medications is overwhelming (although i am up for the challenge, i don't take the role of a prescriber lightly). did the program you attend adequately prepare you?

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Hi everyone, I've searched this site high and low and found some posts on psychiatric NPs but nothing recent. I'm just wondering if psych NPs have a high level of job satisfaction and what are the hours typically like? Do you get to incorporate therapeutic communication a lot in your practice? Also, if anyone has attended Vanderbilts program.. did you enjoy it? did you feel they adequately prepared you for practice.. such as for prescribing meds? Any info would be much appreciated. Thank you

Hello! I don't know too much about getting your masters in nursing so I was wondering what other areas are there besides NP and education? thanks!