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Oddly enough I've received more negative feedback from other NPs, CNSs, and RNs for obtaining my DNP degree at 27 years old than I have from other colleagues (I.e physicians, psychologists, PT/OT and PAs). I've been passionate in psych nursing since ...

Hello, So this may be a simple question... or maybe not! I recently obtained my DNP degree with a focus in psych-mental health nursing - taking my PMHNP boards soon!! My first 3 years of RN experience were in a Neurotrauma ICU and I'm still fond of t...

Numerous positions posted in Michigan (and elsewhere) titled "Mid Level provider" and "physician extender." First of all, who would actually be confident and proud to post a position looking for a mid level provider? After earning a DNP and gaining e...

Agreed. Although, I'm not sure if you were referring to me using a "denigrating tone" but in fact I was not if you refer back to my post. I did not say or insinuate the term should apply to PAs and not NPs. I said I commonly see 'physician extenders'...

Yes, yes it is. My intention was to create a title that would intrigue others to read my commentary hence why you're here and responded. :)

No problem, I love your responses it makes me think/see the bigger picture about diffferences in care and opinions of other providers. As for rate... considering it's Detroit, it pays the bills but my retirement investments won't show much growth LOL...

Less than a year, but I'm in a private practice position with 2 psychiatrists and an NP (who is also a psychologist and prefers psychotherapy over med management). We also have 4 therapists. Mind you our clinic is specialized in alternative medicine ...

I should've stated "don't solely provide." In psychiatry I'm not specifically concerned with WHAT their diagnosis is or WHAT medications I choose to use for treatment, rather HOW will the patient access them and WHO will be there to assist them throu...

I should've stated "don't solely provide." In psychiatry I'm not specifically concerned with WHAT their diagnosis is or WHAT medications I choose to use for treatment, rather HOW will the patient access them and WHO will be there to assist them throu...

Well NPs don't provide medical care anyway so that's a good thing :-P but yes these programs really promote the end product but don't tell you how difficult it is to get there (financially and not well instructed clinically or in lecture). I honestly...

Most programs allow this to happen to show their large cohorts and acceptance/graduation from the program to boost their recognition and reputation. As far as those who wish to use 'Dr.' in all actuality they have earned it. I don't prefer to use it ...

I was nervous too! My first nursing job was in a neurotrauma ICU with only student nurse experience in cardiac cath and telemetry. I can tell you it takes time, it was exciting to me so I would ask other nurses to complete some of their tasks while t...

I have yet to be in any circumstance using psychotherapy haha! So far I've been in PHP, outpatient and private practice settings primarily managing medications including alternative medicine but the closest I've used to any kind of counseling/psychot...

First off that company he researched for would payoff docs just to prescribe their meds (but I'm sure if NPs did he wouldn't be complaining about us being unnecessary to the health care world because we wouldve kept him employed). Also that company h...

I'm curious to know what the direct orders would be for them or the inmates? (You don't have to specify) but in the Wayne County jails in Detroit they have health administrators that refer to the medical directors regarding any implementation of trea...

I think it's ridiculous. I'm curious to find out where it even originated. Once again physicians want to emphasize the fact they are "supervising" when really in the majority of my experiences they were barely collaborating. When I think back to work...

The advocacy of advanced nursing education and clinical expertise is a main driver for your acceptance into a DNP program. Being able to acknowledge, address and affect healthcare and further the nursing profession is a vision of accepting students w...

I worked in an emergency psychiatric crisis center at a level 1 trauma center and not one patient or scenario was similar, including our frequent fliers. Our clientele included anyone from the pleasantly confused elderly woman to older individuals wh...

I currently work psych home care and I'm consulted to do psych evals on various patients (primarily geriatric patients) for possible depression, increased agitation or other behavioral issues and even to determine if they have dementia. At first, it ...

Well first off, your DNP will be a practice change project (quality improvement) not research based, you're going to use already published literature and data in your area. My first nursing job was in a Neuro ICU and my DNP specialty area was psych-m...

Well, to be more specific I have an interest in neuropsych (disorders associated with TBI, neurodegeneration, neuroimmunology, etc) rather than treating S/p neurosurgery (craniectomies, endovascular, spinal). My clinical inquiry project for my DNP de...

Do I wish I was a physician? - Nope Have I considered that in the past? - Yea I was accepted into graduate school for my DNP before I even finished my BSN! I knew I wanted to obtain "advanced" clinical experience and education related to NURSING. In...