OwlNation

^^^ same here! Or when the noise level suddenly drops. . . .

OP- am I missing the link for the survey?

What about dual diagnosis or intellectual disabled experience?

Therapeutic Options of Virginia is the best crisis intervention I have participated in- it is based off of a gentleman's work, but I am unable to recall what his name is at the moment. It works well for the geri population as it teaches trauma based care as well as how to NOT leave bruises/otherwise harm the patient when restraining. I feel that CPI is more of an acute care intervention that allows staff to be a bit more aggressive in their interventions with patients/others to maintain safety.

Are you ok with this sheet being altered for personal use?

I check who the school is certified through and if credits will transfer if I need/want to go to a brick and mortar school.

^This. This is why so many nurses are going back to school or finding a little niche. When doctors do not want to listen to our concerns or recommendations combined with difficult to delegate to aids results in expectations that can never be met. An unrealistic work load can result in personal damage, although the damage of litigation is ever present. [Yes, all the caveats of great doctors, aids, and various other colleagues, but I personally still cannot keep afloat being squished in our metaphorical panini].

It reminds me of having a patient contract for safety if they are suicidal. CYA and awareness type of purpose.

I am with you! I want that terminal degree. Now to find a program. I have heard George Mason's is fairy ok.

Are any of the core classes that you need applicable to both programs and can you take them before committing to one of the programs? Can you get your NP and then add on informatics (I am not that familiar with the education needed for informatics, so these questions may not even be applicable!)

Do they count office experience as direct patient care?

Do you have test anxiety, and if so have you considered your coping mechanisms.

I have heard WorldWide and AYA are decent for psych, you can email me and I can give you the name of a lady who is currently using AYA. I have no current assignments. Perhaps maybe a little more about yourself, experience, interests, why travel, etc.

She needs to ensure detoxers are not admitted. And Benzo tapering should be done properly!

(specific to psych) I keep track of the PMHNP job postings and I am seeing more jobs stating "DNP preferred", but the statement I see more of is, "must have 3-5 years of psychiatric experience" as many obtain a psych NP when they are unable to get into the more competitive FNP programs [at least in my area], resulting in psych mental health np's that do not have any psych experience other than their 500 residency hours, which result in such varied experiences. My main reason for wanting the DNP is I see it as a terminal degree option that I can complete in just a few years and I would like to get it done before it becomes mandatory (such as the rush for our ADN's to get BSN's in some areas).