PsychNurse23 replied to ApplePie123's topic in NP Students
They will review applications Monday (4/24) and will make phone calls for those accepted within a couple days. Then those accepted will get their official letter a week after that.
PsychNurse23 replied to NurseChapelLovesSpock's topic in Psychiatric
When I see someone clear up. It is amazing to me to see a mother, a father, a teacher, a lawyer, or a doctor, come out of a psychotic state and be able to live and work independently again. Our work is probably one of the most thankless nursing jobs,...
PsychNurse23 replied to VegGal's topic in Psychiatric
Typically, on a true behavioral health facility, they should be medically cleared, meaning no tubes or invasive lines because of suicide risk and they don't typically have the staffing for it. In the past, I have reviewed medical paperwork to see if ...
PsychNurse23 replied to JennaRM's topic in Psychiatric
As a new grad nurse, I got my first psych job offer before even passing boards. I first got a job in an outpatient community based setting, and worked my way into an inpatient acute psych unit. It was interesting to see patients in the community sett...
PsychNurse23 replied to Suna100456's topic in NP Students
Yes, I am also doing the RN-PMHNP program. It's my understanding that we go there for a few days, a few times for practicums. I am from Virginia. There is not much out there on this program but hopefully will get more info in the coming weeks!