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I always tell students working in the er is more dangerous than the psych hospital. You never know what you're gonna get in the er, but we know out psych patients

The forensic experience must have taught you a lot even if it was dangerous at times

Agreed! @oldmahubbard you should right a blog about your experiences!

Where in NY are you if you don't mind me asking? I can see that a consulting position would be very autonomous and ideally you have to have a lot experience. Sounds fun though, going to different locations so you're not stuck in one facility with all the drama and stuff. Are you contracted by the facilities or you are outside consultant?

So when you go to these LTC, do you do assessments, med Management's or consults? I can imagine with our aging population that mental health is going to be even more important

Thanks for the response! I definitely felt my background was more helpful as a psych NP. I live in the NY/CT area and there isn't as much openings as I thought. Even my psych hospital only has two inpatient psych NPs

Hey everyone I'm a psych RN with 7 years experience in psych. I love what I do but I feel it's time for me to go back to school and go for my NP. I initially thought to go for psych NP (makes sense with my background right?) But then I thought an FNP would be more versatile. Any advice from any FNP or psych NP? How do you enjoy your careers? What's your typical day like?

Hi everyone, I'm a psych RN working in NY/CT area. I've been looking to go back to school and get my NP degree, and the two that stands out to me is the FNP and Psych NP. I have 7 years experience as a psych RN and pretty comfortable with the population and its needs. The logical route would be to continue as a psych NP but my concern would be that I am limiting myself. With an FNP I have a more general and well rounded knowledge of medical issues but everyone says the market is saturated with FNPs. Would my lack of medical experience be a hurdle for me to go over as a student? What do you guys think? Any feedback? Any advice from FNPs and Psych NPs? How are you enjoying your practice?