Barnstormin' PMHNP

Barnstormin' PMHNP

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  1. Passed PMHNP ANCC

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I also would pay close attention to the test taking strategies they outline in the beginning of the book. Know what the question is REALLY asking. Do not do an intervention when they are looking for...

  2. Passed PMHNP ANCC

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I took the online ANCC tests early on and did pretty poorly, but I wanted to see where I was weak. Those online tests are the closest to the exam. The ones in the ANCC book are much easier than the...

  3. Passed PMHNP ANCC

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Nia, I would definitely recommend working as an RN before and during grad school, the experience is invaluable. That's my opinion, but that being said, I know there are many that go strgiht through...

  4. Passed AANP!

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to willbenp18's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    congratulations!

  5. Passed PMHNP ANCC

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Xeno, I am working inpatient acute unit, doing consult liason and carrying a caseload. My collaborating psychiatrist is awesome and loves to teach. For my salary I was lowballed by HR (typical for...

  6. Differences between PMHNP and PNP: not rookie question

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to mtg0884's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I never worked as a med-surg RN with peds other than my kids, but I have worked with them in psych. It is a very challenging area with kids and just as much creative thinking goes on in treating...

  7. What type of soap do you use?

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I have used Dove for decades on my face and body, I even use it for shaving my legs. I love scented washes too and my ongoing favorite is Crabtree & Evelyn's "Nantucket Briar". It's spicy and...

  8. Terminated. Pursue a Lawsuit?

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to ERgirlynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I find it ridiculous to say that there is "no one around" in an ER to waste with. You definitely need to review your nurse practice act. Some things are NOT negotiable in

  9. What was your path to NP?

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    JustKeepDriving, fascinating path to

  10. Recommended Text: Not just Exam Prep Reviews

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to carboncyclist's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I forgot about "clinical pathophysiology made ridiculously simple" by A. Berkowitz MD. Sums up patho pretty well. I am using Fitzgerald review for PMHNP and it is a summary of everything that I...

  11. Recommended Text: Not just Exam Prep Reviews

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to carboncyclist's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not sure exactly what you are looking for but these were used in my program and I found them very helpful. My program is very rigorous and is well respected Brick and Mortar. I know you arent...

  12. Considering PMHNP program, looking for input from PMHNPs or current students.

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to MindfulMSWRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I live in NYS and am graduating in 4 weeks with my PMHNP. If you have specific questions I would be happy to answer any I

  13. A Newly Defined Type of Constipation: Opioid Induced Constipation

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the above

  14. What to ask for in a job interview?

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to mommy.19's topic in Advanced Practice

    Contract length Retention bonus Non compete

  15. What to ask for in a job interview?

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to mommy.19's topic in Advanced Practice

    "Who is actually your boss and if there is anyone else who thinks they are." Gotta love this one! SO

  16. Passed AANP exam 3/12/2016

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to NewNP2016's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations!

  17. Fitzgerald vs Drexel Review for Psych NP

    Barnstormin' PMHNP posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My peers and I are looking at two in person reviews for the PMHNP exam, Fitzgerald in Boston vs the review in Philadelphia hosted at Drexel by the ANA. Does anyone have any input regarding one or the...

  18. Question from a doc on NP education

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to clamchow's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with BostonFNP, as an ASN nurse, then a BSN nurse and now in my last semester of grad school, it looks like the PA model pretty much covers what we had going through nursng school up to grad...

  19. Favorite sayings

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Nursing Humor

    I may have been born at night, but I wasn't born LAST night. She's like a walking bag of sores (usually one of our borderlines elicits this

  20. Case study guidance

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to seniornursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I personally love case studies and this one is fun, I really hope the nurses chime in as I learn a lot by reading these types of threads. I am in a grad program but it is for psych lol so I have a...

  21. Interview questions

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to NewbieFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Will they pay for licensing fees Do you have to sign a non compete agreement if so what is it CME info/paid tiem off and

  22. Do you feel ill will from doctors?

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to Nurse Joey's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ah, good old SDN! I lurk there as well mainly because I learn some interesting stuff on the psych forum (I am in my las semester of grad school for PMHNP). They have some excellent clinical...

  23. FAQ For Student Nurse Practitioners (Part 2)

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to BostonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's very important when one feels that there is a disagreement with one's preceptor to handle it professionally as the Op states. I had a disagreement with my preceptors decision regarding a...

  24. FAQ for Student Nurse Practitioners (Part One)

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to BostonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am finishing PMHNP school this May, and this is a great article that answers so many questions I had when starting grad school. It is very accurate and helpful. Students are more fortunate than...

  25. Failed last semster of school

    Barnstormin' PMHNP replied to RAndaRoo's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey it is great you can retake the class, a second chance is hard to get in some programs. I just wanted to add some tips that helped me and others when it comes to lecture type studies. If you...