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  1. clinic np don't have to work with docs?

    Psychaprn replied to whomi7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't get productivity bonuses but my salary is based on productivity. That's fine with

  2. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

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

    I don't know wat state you're in but in Ct., AN NP only needs a collaborating MD. For me-I meet with one for lunch once a month and discuss cases-I practice independently and use the MD only as a...

  3. Feelings as a new NP

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

    Hi, Canoehead. I'm an APRN and love it! I agree with what the other's have said. Hang in there-it is different as an APRN and there's a respect there isn't as a new RN grad. I remember terror...

  4. PTSD after childbirth

    Psychaprn replied to orcagrrrl2003's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have treated several mothers who developed PTSD after childbirth but usually there is some history of trauma-i.e sexual abuse or depression/anxiety. They tend to respond well to a brief course of...

  5. PTSD after childbirth

    Psychaprn replied to orcagrrrl2003's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm not sure what you mean. Do do you mean mothers's who had PTSD and gave birth or mothers who gave birth and developed PTSD from the

  6. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    Psychaprn replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Yes Dave, I agree. Prairnp- Could you please give us the source of your research , I'd like to read it. Yes, I think practicing skills at a basic level in any profession makes you a better advanced...

  7. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    Psychaprn replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I hope a doctorate isn't needed-that's ridiculous-unless you want to teach or do research. To be a Nurse Practioner I think you should have several years as BSN graduate working in your specialty...

  8. InPatient Assault ~ HIPPAA ???

    Psychaprn replied to Cleveland-RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Turf it to risk management-shouldn't be your

  9. Suggestions For Leading A Group Session?

    Psychaprn replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    I'd suggest you read group therapy books by Irving Yaalom-he's a

  10. NEED HELP for GROUP IDEAS

    Psychaprn replied to Supermomandnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    My old patients liked stress management groups and women's groups as well as relaxatiion and DBT

  11. Getting the most from my practicum

    Psychaprn replied to Shawnina's topic in Psychiatric

    You go RN777-Loved youir

  12. Drug Use on the unit

    Psychaprn replied to xerox's topic in Psychiatric

    Pt.'s who use on the unit should be restricted to the unit and told they will be discharged and banned from the hospital if they do it again. Also legal charges will be

  13. MSW vs. NP?

    Psychaprn replied to funinsun's topic in Psychiatric

    You will be much more marketable and have more job opportunities as a Psych. APRN. I love it-I'm in adult outpt. private practice group. I'm in high demand here because I can do intakes, diagnose...

  14. Dissociative Disorder & Multiple Personalities

    Psychaprn replied to PsychRN45's topic in Psychiatric

    I have treated DID pts. inpt. and as a private therapist. The goal is to provide safety and reality orientation. Get to know the personalities of the alters and try to form a trusting relationship...

  15. I REALLY want to be a psych nurse, and i'm close to graduating with some questions!

    Psychaprn replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Psychiatric

    Sorry-I can't answer your question about job availability. I worked inpt. psych. for years, got my master's and APRN now. Now I work in an outpatient private group practice. I love the...

  16. Easiest NP school??

    Psychaprn replied to nur2007sing's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Whoa-I think I was misunderstood! I didn't mean to disparage anyone. I have a great deal of respect for NP's , like midwives who were grandfathered in before the current educational and licensing...

  17. Question For Nurse Psychotherapists

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

    Psych.Np's are board certified in either Adult Mental Health or Child and Adolescent Mental Health. They can do Psychotherapy and are trained to do so if they select this as a supervised clinical...

  18. Easiest NP school??

    Psychaprn replied to nur2007sing's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    PRAIRE NP-It was not my intent to disparage anyone. I was addressing one person and her question. I have no problem with NP's that were "granfathered in" as NP's because they have nursing...

  19. Switching nursing fields

    Psychaprn replied to fluffette36's topic in Psychiatric

    Good luck if you decide to change. Don't change just because you're tired of running around-you will still be running around at times. Change because you want to use your best tool-yourself....

  20. Easiest NP school??

    Psychaprn replied to nur2007sing's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry but I wouldn't get healthcare from an NP without nursing experience and a BSN and MSN. I certainly wouldn't want care from someone who wanted to go to the "easiest" school there is. Are you...

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

    Psychaprn replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You cannot teach experience! Most of skills I learned and needed to become an NP were gleaned from years of experience as a nurse-the education as an NP and the certification, etc. were icing on the...

  22. Prescribing without a license?

    Psychaprn replied to barbyann's topic in General Nursing

    No It's not prescribing. With regard to the sick call-sick time is a benefit and shouldn't be abused-that being said if anyone asked me details about my illness I'd tell them I was an adult and that...

  23. "hospitals won't hire psych nurses"

    Psychaprn replied to FirstYear2005's topic in Psychiatric

    Sorry, I disagree. I think more med/surg/ICU nurses need a year on a psych. unit. All nursing jobs include psych. skills-especially if dealing with family members, pts. in crisis

  24. suicide threats- how do you tell?

    Psychaprn replied to carroll's topic in Psychiatric

    NO ONE can ever tell for sure if someone will commit suicide. Tell your friend to get treatment and you can't be her therapist. There are some risk factors for suicide. Suicide attempts are...

  25. Byetta

    Psychaprn replied to dory2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I used it with insulin and lost 20lbs.-then had to stop it due to severe