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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 grab him when I need him and have lunch with him m...

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 though-lawyers and Doctors don't!

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 for me-there are plenty of patients around.

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. Good Luck!

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 luck! Al-Anon might also be helpful.

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 luck! Al-Anon might also be helpful.

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

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

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

ITA-I totally agree.:)

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 to go on and have some money to boot! The fastest...

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

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 the whole patient on primary, secondary and terti...

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

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 private practice. I do psychotherapy and meds. You can ...

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 actually working with patients? How much is spent work...

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 with-that I'm less likely to make a mistake following...

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 Gasteroenterologists first. Actually I think it's...

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 relationship with an MD-that doesn't effect how I tal...

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 02 after the procedure. She/He records baseli...

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 maintain a euthymic mood-Good Luck!

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 personality diagnoses caused "judgements". What role did...

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 not to have liabilty for you too.

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 and remember-showing up and being present to patie...

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 school.