Psych NP for medspa?

[3TimesACharm]

Hi, all! I'm considering going back to school for my NP. I own a medspa and am trying to reduce the need for my Medical Director. No plans to work at a hospital, just make it more convenient for me at my business. I only want the autonomy so that I can prescribe and assess patients without the MD needing to do an initial exam for every patient. If my medical director wins the lottery and decides to leave, I'd like to do it myself. I was thinking that a Psych NP would work, but I don't know if they can write orders and prescribe weight loss meds and other aesthetic related meds (injectables and the like) versus solely doing psych meds. I don't like peds so I'd rather skip that rotation if possible (so no FNP). A few FNP friends suggested Psych NP or Adult Geriatrics NP. I would do Women's Health, but I treat men at the medspa as well, and I need to be able to write scripts for men and women. Can Psych NPs work at medspas or should I pursue a different NP? All advice welcome!

[ArborVitae]

Hi, I work as an injector at a Medspa, my 2 cents would be to get your FNP rather than Psych as you'll get a bit more experience with hormones and general dermatology if you ever wanted to expand your esthetics practice. The programs between psych and family are similar in length. I just finished my FNP program with Herzing, I'm going to be expanding my scope to hormone replacement therapy and weight loss in our clinic.

[mselle.bsn]

Probably.... If the patient is diagnosed with an eating disorder, ie. binge, bulimia, food addiction eating disorders, which could fall under psychiatric and mental health. Look into joining national organizations such as the Obesity Society, also do research in the DSM-5. But in Georgia, as an NP, wouldn't you still have to collaborate with an MD? I am also looking into this option, but NPs can't practice independently in Ga, as in some other states like AZ. IA... Inbox me if you would like to stay connected, we have similar interests, Best of Luck!

[subee, MSN, CRNA]

How many people with eating disorders are treated in a medspa?

[PsychnurseBSN]

The comments on this thread are super wrong. An NP is an NP if you have additional training in Botox and filler you can own and operate a med spa independently if your state approves (mine does) many states do. Now as far as weight loss drugs are concerned I am unsure, but I know as far as owning and operating  a med spa for fillers and Botox yes! These people on here really have their minds compartmentalized