DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

DLS_PMHNP has 16 years experience as a MSN, RN, NP and specializes in Psychiatry.

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   The economics of PA vs. NP

   DLS_PMHNP replied to subee's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I too would be curious to see the literature to back this up. I have worked alongside MANY competent PA-Cs and have learned plenty from them. I have have every bit of respect for them too I don't...
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   Low Stress Specialties

   DLS_PMHNP replied to Hayleyjc26's topic in General Specialties

   Home hospice. Rewarding. Make sure it's and HOURLY position at a non-profit. or they will work you to
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   How can I be a good psyche nurse?

   DLS_PMHNP replied to Keyboard Warrior's topic in Psychiatric

   Be genuinely kind and caring. But keep firm
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   Online PMHNP school programs

   DLS_PMHNP replied to EMT_Kevin's topic in Psychiatric

   YES, all of the
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   For-Profit NP admissions... I thought they were joking!

   DLS_PMHNP replied to SummitRN's topic in Advanced Practice

   Indeed. Very little psychopharm, a lot of common sense type questions and healthcare
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   For-Profit NP admissions... I thought they were joking!

   DLS_PMHNP replied to SummitRN's topic in Advanced Practice

   I took my Psych NP boards in Oct 2018. I definitely overstudied. I thought the RN boards I took 10 years ago were more
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   Charting until midnight?

   DLS_PMHNP replied to Grasshopper11's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I did a short stint in homecare. Definitely like hospice much better. I thought the charting in home health was worse (OASIS) and more
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   LPN's in hospice?

   DLS_PMHNP replied to sclpn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I work for a large (for-profit) hospice in the midwest. Our LPNs are invaluable- they do everything except admissions, case management, and pronounce death. We are lucky to have them. Many work...
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   Wayne State MSN Fall 2017... when will admissions decisions be made?

   DLS_PMHNP replied to Tanjia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Congrats! Which
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    Wayne State MSN Fall 2017... when will admissions decisions be made?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Tanjia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I did have an interview. It was fairly straightforward. Only about 3 questions then we talked at length about the
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    Wayne State MSN Fall 2017... when will admissions decisions be made?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Tanjia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Mosscas, good luck. Is the interview with
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    Wayne State MSN Fall 2017... when will admissions decisions be made?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Tanjia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No, clinicals don't need to be near campus. They find you a placement close to your
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    Wayne State MSN Fall 2017... when will admissions decisions be made?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Tanjia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes from home. All you need is an internet connection and headphones (and some free software) and you dial in to the classes which typically meet once weekly. I do miss the personal interaction, but...
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    Wayne State MSN Fall 2017... when will admissions decisions be made?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Tanjia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just started this semester- I transferred in from another university, and start clinical in the fall. So far so
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    Wayne State MSN Fall 2017... when will admissions decisions be made?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Tanjia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am also in the psych MSN program at Wayne. I am doing distance learning because I live between GR and