ToFNPandBeyond

Looking for feedback on those who may have attended this school for their postgraduate pmhnp cert. What was your experience? Would you recommend or not, and why? Thank you

Hey all! I got accepted to the postgraduate pmhnp program at wilkes for fall 2020. Thought I'd create a thread for us. Any idea how much tuition till cost for us? Based on credit hours, I estimate round $13K, not counting books, etc. Any specific ide...

For those who own their own business, please recommend your CPA. I'm looking one who is obviously well-versed in tax law who is aggressive at lowering my tax liabilities. Thank you!

$3500 isn't that much less when considering an NP salary...and especially when you factor in your overall happiness. It's kind of a no brainer.

Hi, I have sent you a PM ?

Yes, you tell them you can only address 1-2 problems due to the limited time you have to fully and adequately address their concerns, then inform them (should they start to drag you down the rabbit hole of problems), that you can schedule a follow up...

Beware California residents: I was informed (upon my inquiry, and last minute), that they are now currently not authorized to accept California residents. So, if you applied and got accepted for fall 2020, like me, it's a no-go for you.

You bring up very valid concerns that many in the medical/nursing field shy away from talking about. You're correct, many of these psychotropic, and other pharmaceutical meds, have a whole host of side effects. And when you get into a situation...

No advice unfortuntely, but just support for how frustrating that is. They should at least honor the fact that you completed the psych NP part of your program and passed the boards. Esp since you being withdrawn from the program was due to COVID19......

Simple: the psych NP is trained and well versed in everything psych, and you as an FNP are not. Yes, you are prescribing suboxone, but the psych NP is probably doing the same, plus psych med mgmt, plus initial evaluations, which can easily take ...

So I take it your employer provides an office manager that you don't have to pay for? Do they complete prior authorizations, scheduling and other admin work for you? That would be so ideal!

Ouch! Your tax liability will be through the roof if you're not actively trying to reduce your tax liability (incorporate, business expense right offs, etc.)... I would only consider doing 1099 if I can reduce my tax liability, otherwise uncle S...

This is so ideal and is what I aspire to do! Please do update us with how working as an IC 1099 has worked out for you!

Myoglobin, can you explain how you save on taxes as a 1099 employee making the high income that you do?

My general rule of thumb regarding appropriate salary standards is that if I am not making more than what I borrowed for school (plus interest), then I am making too low of a salary to earn a living and pay off my debt. 80K is quite low. I imagi...

I hear you. I work in private practice/psych outpatient and it's relatively the same issue. I do psych follow-ups and it's 20 min back to back with a "30 min" break and "admin time" that is only 20 min at the end of the day... I have to hope for...

Looking to hear from those who have worked in telemedicine as a NP. What was your rate of pay? Describe your experience: likes and dislikes? Agencies you worked for? Etc. For those who work in a restricted state, did you have to find your own collab...

Gauging the current market for psych NPs in California. I plan to return to school for postgraduate degree in psych. Also, please share your benefits package. Thanks!

I use epocrates paid version and consider it a great investment!

It'll likely take you less than 2 years as it'll be a post masters cert in FNP. As stated above, don't do it unless you want to be liable should something go wrong. I'd argue most psych practices you'd work for would also disagree with you prescribin...

Yes, but your quality of life is s$%& as you don't have the time to enjoy the $ you make working all those OT hours... I wish ppl considered this very important point every time they make the argument that RNs can make equivalent to what NPs make...

I did direct-entry. No one cared about my measly 2 years of broken "school nursing" experience I obtained while in grad school because fellow students and peers beat the fear of god in me that I wouldn't get a job without one. Got 3 job offers before...

Have you considered telehealth? Many postings now d/t COVID19. Some places will even help you get licensed in their state.

I couldn't agree more OP. I sometimes chuckle at the laundry list of acronyms that all say the same thing. It's like "we get it, you're accomplished" ?