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I don't think you've included ALL factors into your equation... From what you've calculated, you will need to subtract what the practice ACTUALLY collects from insurance companies who pay. Some don't pay at all, others don't pay in a timely manner, e...

I just finished applying last week. By far the easiest application process ever....a little too easy you ask me, lol? No essays, no letters of rec. Took my minutes to apply (apart from handling official transcripts).

Yep, and I'm one of them??

Update: it should be noted that if you are primarily responsible for treating more complex mood disorders, like uncontrolled bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, this should be managed by a PMHNP or psychiatrist

I would disagree that you can't work in psych.... It really all depends. When you were working in primary care, how often were you treating psych issues? What did you typically treat? What was your breadth of knowledge in regards to meds you were pre...

So helpful! Thank you??

Thanks for your reply! So should I assume we are free to choose whatever population we want to complete out clinical hours? For example, could I do all geriatrics (aside from the required 80 hours for peds)?

How are the courses and exams for Wilkes? How's faculty support? Are you required to do a certain amount of hours per population for clinicals? Has anyone taken their boards? Did you feel the program prepared you to pass?

OP, did you end up going to wilkes? If so, how was it? I'm ialsonconsidering EKU and would love to hear of your experience there as well if you attended?

Any updates OP or any other person who's in the psych program? Please don't be like others and not contribute??... How are the courses and exams? How's faculty support? Are you required to do a certain amount of hours per population for clinicals? Ha...

For those who were accepted, in your welcome packets regarding clinicals, does it specify the specific breakdown of hours by population group (i.e. geriatrics vs peds, etc.) I'm inquiring for the post masters/pmhnp program. I've called michael the co...

Can anyone who is doing the post masters pmhnp program provide an update on here of how the coursework and clinicals are? Is it doable to work full or even part time during the program? How receptor are faculty in getting back in touch? Also, for tho...

Can anyone who is doing the post masters pmhnp program provide an update on here of how the coursework and clinicals are? Is it doable to work full or even part time during the program? How receptor are faculty in getting back in touch? Also, for tho...

I don't think what you are asking for I unreasonable. There are some places that will allow you to work 4 tens. So long as they have the staff (and hours of operation) to cover. Inquire about it during your interviews, etc. I'm sure you can even find...

Well, it could've been about your race, or the fact that you made more than her, or both. We don't know, but the struggle is real and as a person of color, we can't help but to factor these things into the equation. It's draining.... But regardless, ...

What setting do you want to work in as an NP? If it's acute care, why not become an acute care NP? You have ample experience so you'll have a better chance at getting in.

Agreed. Pmhnp are usually in high demand d/t shortages. This seems to be the case in both rural and urban areas.

There is the rule, and then there is the exception... I live in California and I have to say that I agree with Myoglobin. Although the pay is great, the state income tax is INSANE! We are also a very restrictive state in regards to practice, which is...

Just want to provide you virtual support❤. I am sorry you are facing this. Definitely a wake up call for us all...

You will get a mix bag of responses regarding this. I am an FNP who works in both an outpatient psych private practice (my main bread and butter job) as well as a family practice (side hustle). I will say that prior to working psych, I did work full ...

You're right. I believe it's either the JNC-8 or AHA/ACC that recommend target doses based on studies as opposed to max doses. I typically try not to go for absolute max, but rather aim for target before adding a second agent for those who aren't sev...

I disagree with this recommendation. Umbdude, I see your credentials state BSN,RN, so I will assume you are not privy to the education APRNs receive. NPs, and even Psych NPs do not have enough education and training in psychotherapy to thoroughly per...

The JNC-8 guidelines explain this in detail. In general, it's best to "start low and go slow" with meds. I usually start with monotherapy on one med when treating HTN, and start low (if not severely hypertensive) and titrate up to nearly the max or t...

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No, you're not crazy. No, it's not unreasonable. You went into hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt (I'm assuming) so that you can do higher functioning healthcare, not to do the tasks that should be delegated to supporting staff. It's insulting.