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  1. New Moderator: Siri

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

    Congrats. Siri! I'd think twice about Texas-They're a little behind the times-NP's must practice under the supervision of an MD. Here in Ct., we have a collaborative relatioship with MD's. Yale and...

  2. Would you hire a MEPN (master's entry level nurse)?

    Psychaprn replied to lisal11's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You pose some interesting questions but I wonder-Could I go become a teacher with a degree in nursing and very little experience teaching? Would you want me to teach your children without experience?...

  3. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    Psychaprn replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I don't have it but wanted to lend my support. I treat people with it and have friends with ADD/ADHD. I really admire those of you with the dx. who are nurses-it must be really tough -nursing's hard...

  4. alternate ways of treating borderline personality disorder

    Psychaprn replied to hsieh's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree-interesting post.I need more info though. What do you mean alternate ways-like what alternate ways? Do you mean sspecific therapy approaches, meds

  5. RUDE pt and spouse=everyone fired from care!

    Psychaprn replied to melrina75's topic in General Nursing

  6. question for EXPERIENCED NPs, please!

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

    I agree 100%-GREAT

  7. NP or MD?

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

    Yes, I'd be an NP again-I love being an NP but if could do it again I'd be born a male (LOL)and make more money as an NP. I also think being an NP vs. an MD is less time consuming and I have less...

  8. Do NP's work under MD's?

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

    If you had 25 years of experience in your field, the education to be an NPand the ability to prescribe don't you think it would be a little demeaning to work "under someone? " Collaboration can still...

  9. Do NP's work under MD's?

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

    Sorry, but not all MD's that work "over" an NP are understanding-working under is a denigrating way of putting it anyway-professionals are supervised or collaborated with. That's why I wouldn't want...

  10. PA's get more respect?

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

    I have never been disrespected. However, I do think there's a difference between PA's and NP's. PA's , to my knowledge are trained under the medical model while NP's follow a more holistic, nursing...

  11. Cymbalta

    Psychaprn replied to OB/GYN NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Frankly, unless a pt. has a pain problem I've not found Cymbalta superior to EFFEXOR XR AND IT'S ALOT MORE

  12. I had to turn in a co worker...help

    Psychaprn replied to nuseetravelgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have a good friend (R.N.)with a narc addiction who was turned in and she's in recovery now. She says she might have died if she wasn't turned in and is now thankful to the nurse who turned her in....

  13. Do you ever have good days as a nurse?

    Psychaprn replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

    Great Topic-Most days I love my Job and have an opportunity whether through therapy, prescribing meds or both to see people once again feel better and return to , families and other pleasures in...

  14. Do NP's work under MD's?

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

  15. Bias in psychiatric nursing...how do you overcome it?

    Psychaprn replied to RNin2007's topic in Psychiatric

  16. Pet peeves!

    Psychaprn replied to ADN 2002's topic in General Nursing

    My fav-I prescribe a med and the pt. states they got a side effect from it like blurry vision. I ask when the blurry vision started-a month ago they say. When did they start the med?-2 days ago-But...

  17. Personality Disorder Test...how do you stack up?

    Psychaprn replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks-great test. I was relieved I didn't score high on any and the two I scored moderate on will be my little secret! LOL. I think Psych. nursings's been a great match for me. Thanks Thunder-I...

  18. Need advice...life threatened by pt's family today

    Psychaprn replied to SotaRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's always scary to be threatened. This has been traumatic for you and may continue to be- I would take advantage of the EAP counseling. The best predictor of violence is a history of such-has...

  19. [help] About psychiatric NP role, scope.

    Psychaprn replied to carecure's topic in Psychiatric

    Try looking for info on Psychiatric APRN's(Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.) Contact the American Nurse's Association(ANA). I think they publish a pamphlet on the scope and practice of Psych....

  20. Independent practice Psych CNS

    Psychaprn replied to Granted Fal's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I work in a private gp. practice, employed by a collaborating Psychiatrist and a PHd.(They own the practice. ) I see therapy patients and do med

  21. Do you wear different scrubs for psych?

    Psychaprn replied to angelfire280's topic in Psychiatric

    I always wore professional street clothes, a lab coat and a name plate/ID. Just be honest, warm and trustworthy-be yourself-the patients are just humans like you-I don't think the colors matter. Do...

  22. Student needing help, please!!

    Psychaprn replied to hollya5334's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes-get a psych. consult. Also ask for a urine C. and S. UTI's and infections cause delirium and can cause or exacerbate behavioral problems in the elderly. Check his temp.-is he febrile? The...

  23. Student Question

    Psychaprn replied to RNin2007's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with the above. Just remember-be yourself and be warm, non-judgemental and professional. Don't touch anyone without asking first-so as not to startle them or make them uncomfortable..Always...

  24. Psych NP Questions

    Psychaprn replied to malusport's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi-are you an APRN?NP?-if so you may want to update your profile.

  25. Psych NP Questions

    Psychaprn replied to malusport's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a private outpatient setting. It's about 50/50 for me - alot of new pt. intakes too. I also insist if a new pt. is rerferred to me specifically, I do the therapy and meds. My...