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  1. Psych NPs: Do you touch your clients?

    matthdrn replied to resilientnurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    I will shake hands, otherwise, I will stop the client and tell them it is a universal rule that I do not hug

  2. NPI number?

    matthdrn replied to rnkaytee's topic in Advanced Practice

    I had an NPI number as an RN, I just updated my taxonomy and it went through almost immediately. I only recently got an NPI number about 3 months ago, and again,I got it the same

  3. NP salary too low?

    matthdrn replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am in Charlotte as a new grad I took a position with a place I did clinical hours because I thought it would be a good starter place. I am a PMHNP and they started me at 91,500 +

  4. Passed PMHNP ANCC

    matthdrn replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I passed my PMHNP exam! It felt overwhelming like policy/practice/research and QI. I had a few pharm questions scattered in there. Overall it was heavy on the policy and practice as well as therapy. I...

  5. FNP Student , Need Preceptorship Advice

    matthdrn replied to jenn17's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was in a similar position. A new city, no connections. I prepared a resume and did a google search and did cold colds. I started out with private doctors first to avoid contract issues until I had...

  6. searching for FNP program that will accept my transfer credits

    matthdrn replied to nicknac's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My online NP program transferred 9 credits (3 classes); advanced health assessment, plus lab, pharmacology, and advanced patho. I just had to provide the syllabus for the courses and my transcript....

  7. Where to buy Petite Scrubs

    matthdrn replied to cafegoer's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I would buy koi brand. I am 5' also, but 115lbs. They fit me well. I bought them offline. The petite xs should fit

  8. Passed PMHNP ANCC

    matthdrn replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have an offer at an outpatient mental health center that works mainly with clients without insurance. Some have medicaid, some have a private third payer. I have been studying a lot. Used barkley...

  9. Why cant New York residents get online NP program?

    matthdrn replied to roseonye's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just finished a psych NP program that was online (distance learning) from Stony Brook University in Long Island. I was a NY resident at the

  10. Passed PMHNP ANCC

    matthdrn replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats! It must feel amazing! I have a job waiting for me as well. My ANCC PMHNP exam is scheduled this

  11. Possible move?

    matthdrn replied to Curlywirlygirly's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I live in Charlotte and moved from NY 3 years ago. I certainly don't miss the winters up North, but you will have to get used to the pay differences. Rent in Charlotte metro is about $1150 or so for a...

  12. Addictions nurse practitioner?

    matthdrn replied to shellbeach's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I precepted with a psych NP/ clinical nurse specialist. She worked in addiction medicine in a detox for mainly opiates and alcohol. Since suboxone is currently not allowed to be prescribed she...

  13. A (Long) Note to New Grads

    matthdrn replied to PS1CK's topic in Psychiatric

    I never really enjoyed the med-surg rotations and actually sort of dreaded it in nursing school. I dreaded having to put on a Foley or do an IV. I did 4 weeks of training on an ortho floor and moved...

  14. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

    matthdrn replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    New psych Np grad with 3 years of floor nursing experience. Offered 91,500 per year plus 3K for continuing ed. 32 paid days off per years. Non-profit outpatient center. North

  15. What to ask for in a job interview?

    matthdrn replied to mommy.19's topic in Advanced Practice

    I wish I had asked to cover my initial DEA

  16. Stony Brook Psychiatric NP -online

    matthdrn replied to KeriMarie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    @helloeverybody, Sorry I cannot PM Dr. Sprung is in charge of the program right now. I know we had a special grant and some students chose to do independent study for "youth at risk." I can't imagine...

  17. Passed PMHNP ANCC TEST

    matthdrn replied to PMHNPFNP's topic in Psychiatric

    I take my test in 4 days and finishing up studying. I did board vitals, barkley Cd review, ancc book, and the practice tests. I scored around 68% on the practice exams, I have a hard time with reading...

  18. Stony Brook Psychiatric NP -online

    matthdrn replied to KeriMarie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just graduated from Stony Brooks PMHNP program. I ended up taking a break and graduated in 3 years. The only downside is that your clinical courses have to go in order and you cannot do clinical...

  19. Productivity, 21 point per day? What does this mean?

    matthdrn posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I applied to a place where I did clinical hours. In my contract it says that I need to meet established productivity, TPS (total people served) and expects 21 points per days? Does this mean 21...

  20. Nursing Board troubles

    matthdrn replied to pwNPstudent's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It sounds like you are frustrated with your attorney. Any chance someone can recommend you someone with some sort of ties or relationship with the board of

  21. How do you manage ADHD in your clinic?

    matthdrn replied to GoodNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    Children do not just "outgrow" ADHD and up to 50-60 percent will still have symptoms in adulthood especially in attention. It is important to make an accurate diagnoses and being sure to rule out any...

  22. New grad ER FNP salary expectations

    matthdrn replied to mjgernurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    I also live in Charlotte. I just graduated in May. My first offer was 91,520 in outpatient mental health. You also need to see if they offer any CE money and your benefit packet/paid time off. This is...

  23. Passing the ANCC- PMHNP exam.. Please HELP.

    matthdrn replied to gb05's topic in Psychiatric

    ANCC sample practice questions Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Sample Questions I haven't taken the test yet, but I found Barkley not to be helpful. My advisor mentioned fitzgerald...

  24. ANCC Psych certification

    matthdrn replied to imapsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

    I just graduated and need to take it. I paid, just waiting for my school to send my tanscript. We used Barkley for the semester to study, honestly the quizzes were not helpful. The audio/video content...

  25. Advance Practice Preceptorships - Should students find their own preceptors?

    matthdrn replied to husky171's topic in Advanced Practice

    I did a distance learning program and since I was not in the area the school was in (Stony Brook, NY), I had to really did in and make cold calls. It was really challenging at times, but I managed to...