Bubly160

I am trying to get a better picture of the NP profession and was wondering if I could ask a few of you some questions. I tried "interviewing" a new NP and I don't think they knew too much about the field just yet. So if anyone has a few minutes to spare to answer some of these questions, I would greatly appreciate it! 1) What professional barriers are you encountering in this field? One answer I've received so far is that employers are more interested in having the NP see as many patients as possible ($$) as opposed to helping the NP cultivate peer building/mentorship skills. Does this sound familiar to anyone or has something similar happened to you in your role? 2) Are you involved in any professional organizations? If so, to what extent are you involved? I'm surprised at the number of people I've talked to--RNs and APRNs- who find involvement in professional organizations to be useless. Do you feel this way as well? 3) What do you feel are your competencies as a NP (think--- consultation, research, clinical and professional leadership, collaboration, direct clinical practice, ethical decision making, or expert coaching)? Could you maybe elaborate on one of your competencies? I'm interested in your answers! Thanks to anyone who feels like replying. Appreciate it!

I am trying to get a better picture of the PMHNP profession and was wondering if I could ask a few of you some questions--- 1) What professional barriers are you encountering in this field? One answer that struck me is that employers are more interested in having the NP see as many patients as possible ($$) as opposed to helping the NP cultivate peer building/mentorship skills, which this particular NP felt would help them be more well-rounded. 2) Are you involved in any professional organization? If so, to what extent are you involved? I'm actually surprised at the number of people I've talked to--RN and APRN- who find involvement in professional organizations to be useless. Do you feel this way as well? Why? 3) What do you feel are your competencies as Psych NP (think--- consultation, research, clinical and professional leadership, collaboration, direct clinical practice, ethical decision making, or expert coaching)? Could you maybe elaborate on one of your competencies? I'm interested in your answers! Thanks to anyone who feels like replying. Appreciate it!

I'm doing just fine in clinical so far, but exams on nursing theory --I'm stuck at a B/C range (83.5). Some of the questions seem ambiguous, and when I have approached a professor for clarification on my missed exam questions, I'm told there is no review for the exam. Other times, it seems as if the questions had nothing to do with what I've studied for (ethics, law, spirituality, etc.) and are related to the profession's image (i.e., "What would you tell a girl if she said nursing was 'x'...?). I'm pretty sure I've gotten these questions right, but who knows! I'm in an accelerated BSN program (at 30k/year...yikes), having transferred from a traditional program. My traditional program did offer 1 review session about a week after the exam took place. One shot for an answer per question. Is it a normal thing for nursing schools to not offer exam review for theory classes? Have I been coddled up until now? What books can I purchase to help me understand these questions a bit more? I really appreciate your help! Thank you!