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Hi, I was wondering if someone that is in the PMHNP program could message me. I am really wanting to apply but would love more info from someone actually in the program. Thanks!

Hello, If anyone has any questions about this program, please feel free to ask me. I'm finishing the 4th semester out of the 5, so I have an understanding of the program. Whether its a "big" or "small" question, ask away, and I'll do my best to answ...

I've seen it work wonders for patients. It's often reserved for when other treatment methods have failed.

It depends on the acuity level of the patients. Also, psych nurses use a unique interpersonal skill set. This skill set cannot be learned in school and many nurses don't have the capability or patience to learn to work with these patients.

Reasons I've seen psych RNs score patients conservatively/low: fear of hypotension, bradycardia, respiratory failure. Laziness (higher score = more frequent assessment and medication). Some don't want the hassle of having to call the doctor for whate...

95% of clinicals were on the weekend, including the nursing home ones. The few that are during the week (peds and psych) are in the evening, and they are only 3-5 weeks, once a week. I applied for a job during my last semester and got the job contin...

Kgreeneyes, Sorry it took so long to respond. Yes, it is possible to work during the program. It is specifically set up for this. Some worked full-time. You have to plan for it though. As soon as you get your syllabus, ask off for work on days that y...

Go to a psychiatrist or psych np. I know you said insurance doesn't cover it, but you simply must stay well to keep your job. Like others have said, some therapists and psych docs have sliding scales. I'd also consider the stressors of your job. Do ...

I could be wrong, but I think it varies state to state.

Yes, through NSO.

I'm actually about to graduate this weekend! Things went well. I'm glad you're applying, let me know if you have any questions. Sorry it took so long for me to reply.

Just throwing this in... If you are interested in furthering your education, they will pay tuition for one course per semester. I think you have to be full-time and employed for at least a year or something like that. I think they will do the same fo...

On the other side of the coin, being one of the few males in a psych unit means that you get the "privilege" of taking down and/or restraining agitated or violent patients. I know this isn't universal, but it seems common. However, it can make you fe...

The stockton scholarship is actually $1,700, not $1,500. Sorry about that

In another thread, someone asked me some questions about the program. I just wanted to post my reply here, so others can see. Here it is below: Hi jeakes, First of all I wanted to mention that I started a Q&A thread here for the program, so you c...

Hi jeakes, First of all I wanted to mention that I started a Q&A thread here for the program, so you can check it out if you'd like. Feel free to ask me anything :) So, Cumberland is a private school, so it is more expensive than community colleg...

I'm not quite sure about the length of time to hear back from CU. I don't remember exactly, but it seemed to be quicker than other schools I applied for. If I remember correctly, one applies to the university first by sending in all the usual admiss...

Not exactly inpatient, but I work a unit where psych patients stay until disposition. Yes, we call the police on a weekly basis. At the main psych hospital, it seems to happen a time or two a month.

I'm not sure of a specific time frame. However, I took my statistics class in 2008 and was accepted into the program in 2013, and they accepted the class as a prereq, so that's about 5 years. I know some classmates who got their degrees longer ago th...

To be fair, there are many patients that have been hospitalized a time or two during a time of legitimate crises due to external tragedies outside of their control, some of which I think could cause most of us to fold and seek help.

Ethics aside, I imagine there are probably specific hospital and/or state policies pertaining to this situation. However, because you are a tech and not a licensed professional, the rules probably aren't as stringent for you. While getting my social ...

And on the 8th day, God created zyprexa, ativan, and haldol...

The good - "You are the only person that has actually listened" The bad - "I'M GOING TO KILL YOU, BOY!" (because I would not let him leave.... because he was committed). The ugly - It's not appropriate to explicitly state here, but it involves being ...

Hi, if anyone has completed or is going through the psychiatric track, I'd be interested in asking a few questions. Thanks

Hello, I just want to offer answers to anyone that might have questions about Cumberland's nights/weekends program for working adults in Mt. Juliet. I have one semester left before graduation, so I have a good understanding of the program. I know wh...