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  1. Truly Independent NP's/APRN's

    Psychaprn posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Lots of change going on here in Connecticut. APRN's are lobbying for NO MD collaboration. Currently you must have a collaborative relationship with an MD to practice here. Frankly, for me it means...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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....

  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. 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...

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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?

  10. FNP AND NPP-can they do psych rx

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

    ITA-I totally

  11. 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...

  12. 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

  13. 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...

  14. 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

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Truly Independent NP's/APRN's

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

    Thanks Siri! I agree a collaborative agreement won't decrease mistakes but I guess I think if I seek consultation with my MD-especially around an off-label med or something I've little experience...

  18. Should FNP be required for all APN's?

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

    Requiring you be an FNP before being a Psych APRN makes no sense to me. Why not have all FNP's become Psych NP's first so they can treat all ages who need psych care?!Pediatricians don't need to be...

  19. Truly Independent NP's/APRN's

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

    Akoster-I'm sorry-what did I say that you thought was hostile? I was serious-I would worry about making mistakes if I was out on my own solely and having total liability if I had no collaborative...

  20. ECT Treatment: For or against it?

    Psychaprn replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in Psychiatric

    It is 8 am. The pt. is given Demerol 50mg IM. The nurse wheels the pt. to the recovery room. The pt. has been NPO since mn and wears a johnny. The nurse makes sure a nasal cannula is available for...

  21. ECT Treatment: For or against it?

    Psychaprn replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in Psychiatric

    ITA with all the above replies. A caution though-the results of ECT are temporary. You may need an antidepressantor /mood stabilizer as an outpt. or a schedule of infrequent outpt. ect txs. to...

  22. What do you think?

    Psychaprn replied to TamIam's topic in Psychiatric

    I wouldn't work where a pt. was trusted more than my word, I'd be blamed for the pt.'s behavior(Was there an MD order to cath. the pt.?). I feel the nurse was condescended to when it was said...

  23. Truly Independent NP's/APRN's

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

    Thanks for your reply, akoster. It sounds great. I guess you don't worry about liability, making mistakes etc. How long have you been an NP? I've been one for 7 years. I'll bet the MD's are glad...

  24. imposter???

    Psychaprn replied to RNLisa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, how I remember those feelings. Having experienced nurses/mentors helped alot. I'm an APRN and there are still days when i go home and wonder if I did all the right things-relax-it'll get easier...

  25. "You're gonna need to learn Spanish...."

    Psychaprn replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

    Remember-actions speak louder than words. Most hospitals have translators or use a English speaking family member to help. I think this is why they teach languages in