RatchettRN

I gotta say, after training for the Fnp and doing clinical hours in primary care, I knew I didn't want to churn patients through all day. Specialty is great! I see 13 patients a day, more or less, and get to actually address their needs. This is what I wanted when I decided that being a provider could allow me to do more for my patients. The money isn't really better but the hours are, and the control over doing what is best for my patients. Exploring specialty is a good option if you are careful about who you work with. M.D.s who disparage Np s shouldn't get to hire us and profit from our underpaid labor.

I am a relatively new Fnp and with both jobs I took, I made it very clear that I expected some support and backup. Yes, you are prepared for your field and with clinic hours, but it's not ok to guess at what your patients need. Your employer will not know or care what you need, so you need to be very clear. I work in Peds neuro now, very non-standard for an Fnp prepared nurse, (though I have years of Peds RN experience, not the same) but I have excellent support from my team. I also added slowly to my patient panel. Let the fear factor guide what you find acceptable in a job and don't be railroaded into going beyond your comfort level.

Hi, this is for those who are attending or have attended Eastern Kentucky's PMHNP certificate program. I am thinking of applying, but I'm apprehensive about getting clinical hours. Do they provide any help for this? My Fnp program with U of PHX was good but getting clinical hours was all in the student and it was horrendous. I work in Peds neuro right now and there's a huge need for psych for the kiddos. I am in Tucson. Thanks for any advice!