Psychaprn

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1. Have any NPs considered med school?

   Psychaprn replied to HealthyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   And I hope the same someday becomes true for nursing to further legitamize that we are not cheaper Doctors or their assistants etc-No shortcuts to being an NP! I don't think we have to have PH.d's...

2. Is the specialization of NP training.....

   Psychaprn replied to ag01medic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Sorry but there is just so much to learn I think NP's should specialize. If you'd rather be a PA-go for it but I don't think their philosophy of treatment is the same as NP's . There's no turf issues...

3. Need a mentor

   Psychaprn replied to reesern63's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   What specifically are you interested in? You won't be clogging the board-probablly there are others interested. Sorry no one's answered you-maybe if you were more specific or didn't ask for e-mails....

4. Mother needing support-daughter bipolar

   Psychaprn replied to bookwormom's topic in Psychiatric

   Also check out NAMI-the National assoc. for the mentally ill. They provide support, info and groups for people who care for the mentally ill. Some states have sub-groups, i.e. Ct. has CAMI-good...

5. Mother needing support-daughter bipolar

   Psychaprn replied to bookwormom's topic in Psychiatric

   Also check out NAMI-the National assoc. for the mentally ill. They provide support, info and groups for people who care for the mentally ill. Some states have sub-groups, i.e. Ct. has CAMI-good...

6. when they know the reason for weight gain

   Psychaprn replied to healthinfomgrmp's topic in Psychiatric

   Overeater's Anonymous is a great 12 step group that addresses the physical, emotional and spiriual issues related to weight and food

7. MSN in Psych Nursing or MA in Psych?

   Psychaprn replied to lc3's topic in Psychiatric

   What on earth is an AA in nursing? AA is Alcoholics

8. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   Psychaprn replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   How can you be an advanced practice nurse without first working as a nurse?

9. FNP AND NPP-can they do psych rx

   Psychaprn replied to spaniel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   ITA-I totally

10. How many years does it take?

    Psychaprn replied to 12breakfree's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My advice-work as a nurse in your specialty area for a few years-save your money-then go get your Masters and APRN--2-3 years. The experience of working is invaluable and you'll validate your desire...

11. FNP AND NPP-can they do psych rx

    Psychaprn replied to spaniel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ITA with all of you-stay in your scope of practice for the patient's safety and your

12. Doctor or Nurse Practitioner??

    Psychaprn replied to curlysin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There's a world of difference between how NP's practice(if they stay true to their nursing roots). We practice wholistically, we use systems theory, we LISTEN to patients and families. Nurses treat...

13. Doctor or Nurse Practitioner??

    Psychaprn replied to curlysin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do you want to practice as a nurse with nursing philosophy of treatment or practice medicine?-that's what you need to decide

14. Psych Np's-talk To Me!

    Psychaprn replied to wendytros's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi and welcome! We can always use more Psych. NP's. As for pay and availability of jobs it depends on your experience, location, size of practice etc. Personally, I love working in a group...

15. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    Psychaprn replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations Morgan! As an old timer, I have no objection to the shortening in time of your academic path-rather I worry about your clinical experience. How much of your schooling is spent...