How Difficult is Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner School

How difficult is Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner School?
Are you thinking about being a Psych Nurse Practitioner, but don’t know if it will be too difficult?
Well you’re in luck, in this video I provide valuable factors to consider when attending Psych NP school.
Also, I explain to you all my experience during psych NP school.
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[@TashaPsychNP]

Great video! I'm in my second semester and I love it! Thanks for the video!

[@jasminethe3818]

Keep the videos coming. I truly appreciate your insight and honesty.

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Thank you so much! It means a lot!

[@EricBZink]

Love the video and the share! Awareness is everything and we don’t know how many people it will make a difference for! Subbed to your channel and found inspiration for mine here! Keep doing you!

[@904Kellyy]

Ohh wow people really think psych is easy? Never heard that. I know a lot of ppl are scared to do psych. I personally love it!

[@liap7815]

I am a freshman college student, what books or material should I know so nursing and np school wouldn’t be as excruciating?

[@ElonsXiProtocolCadet]

I stacked Advanced Pharmacology, Advanced Pathophysiology, and Neuropathophysiology/Psychopharmacology ALL TOGETHER THIS SEMESTER. There were times I was ready for the psych unit myself. HUGE VARIABLE: Did you finish RN school 2 years ago, 5 years ago, 10 years ago? The experience in psych as an RN is irreplaceable...BUT... personally, working with child/adolescent psych for so long caused me stagnate and forget so much of the medical side. My patients were physically/medically stable and healthy 98% of the time. I felt like I had to relearn a TON.

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

That’s a good amount of classes but it’ll be worth it when you’re done. I finished Rn school 7 years ago. Yeah, I know what you mean. I left psych after 2 years to work in the the ICU and ER just so I can keep up with the medical side and be more well rounded.

[@ElonsXiProtocolCadet]

@@LifeofaPsychNP Yeah. Small school. Classes are only offered every so often. Made the decision to go PRN unscheduled at work and take the chance, trying to get through all 3 at once. Pushed my graduation date up by 7 months. It's been torture. Probably the most trying 16 weeks of my life. I did some geriatric as an LPN back around 2007-08, then made myself do some time on telemetry and then ortho after my RN. I'd have been screwed right now if I wouldnt have done that. Still, that was a LONG time ago. Lots of relearning and then digging deeper. Great channel man. I appreciate the time you put into it. Thank you.

[@elianapollock3439]

i’m about to enter my freshman year of university and i’m really interested in becoming an NP with a specialization, maybe psych like you :) what are some ways i can get experience while being an undergrad? the nursing undergrad at my university also requires 100 hours of healthcare experience to apply anyways but i’m not sure what i can do as a freshman in college ...

[@adamwilson301]

Let's get to 10k.

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

hell yeah bro! lets do it!

[@mrperfectjohn5]

Thanks for your vlogs. I'm starting this May for my post master's certificate program.❤

[@dragonsVLA]

I love your content! I’ve worked in a residential mental health facility for adolescents as an RN for a year and I start my PMHNP program in a few months. Anything you would recommend that I could do to get a head start before i start my program? Thanks

[@CyborgVision]

Can you put all the stuff in excel and make the prescription automatic?

[@scythafreeman3351]

I'm starting in a week. Super nervous, but excited to be in a field that I love. I've worked psych for a few years after medsurg in an IP unit and really liked it more than I thought I would. Here goes...

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Yayyy that’s so exciting, I agree, I didn’t expect to love psych as much as I did until i worked in the unit. best of luck!

[@SaisaiDemigodess]

I’m applying right now. Wish me luck.

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Goooood LUCK!

[@jvellkarine3311]

Me too! Fall '21. We can do it!

[@cakesinthecity]

Good luck!!

[@jvellkarine3311]

I submitted my application this week. Lots of prayers

[@constanceconstance6139]

I believe having an experience in psychiatry will make things a lil bit easier

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Yeah it makes things easier

[@parthpapaiyaballin24]

Hey. Been following you for a while now. I go to school in California as well; recently made a decision that I am going to leave the pre-med path for this route. My school does not have a nursing program, so i am majoring in neuroscience+public health. How is the transition to nursing school going to be after undergrad is over? Thank appreciated!

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Hi. That must have been a tough decision, but congratulations on makign this choice. The transition is seamless. You can do the Accelerated BSN or entry level MSN, which are both options for someone with another degree.

[@KatherineNicole21]

Thank you so much for these videos! Super helpful. I just got accepted into a pre-speciality PMHNP program at Vanderbilt. Do you have any co workers or know of anyone that has went through a program like this? I would like more insight on what to expect this coming fall.

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

THank you so much for the support. In terms of vanderbilt, i havent heard much to be honesty, but based on looking at the program, it seems great! good luck!

[@Lana-bw8xj]

KatherineNicole21 there’s a couple of instagrammers that have gone through that program for FNP you could reach out to! Congrats, I’m looking at that program, too!

[@princess287love]

KatherineNicole21 I’m interested in that program! Is there a way I can message you somehow to get tips for my application?

[@kahleentenshi]

Thank you for the information. Please make a video or give suggestions for finding preceptors. (Did you say your program placed you with preceptors?)

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Thank you for your suggestion! And yes, I went into a program that selected my preceptor for me.

[@Miaonroblox]

The Psych Dude but some places make you find you’re own preceptor correct?

[@QueenofBluntTruth]

How many years of schooling ?

[@____sej]

How were you able to work FT during clinicals? Did you work 12 hours shifts? Would that dual schedule work for an outpatient RN working a FT 9-5?

[@nellytapia3109]

I’m going to be a freshman in college this fall and majoring in psychology. I’ve recently just found out about this career and now I don’t know what to do since I just committed to a school for a bachelors degree in psychology. I didn’t know what I wanted to do but now that I’ve been researching on psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, it is something I really want to pursue. What route do you think I should go for to begin my psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner journey? Should I continue to get my bachelors in psychology? Please let me know thank you!!

[@isabelsalazar7393]

I am currently in a similar situation as you! I just finished my first year of college and I am pursuing the same degree but like you I barely found out about this career. I am pretty sure we will be able to switch majors

[@henryseo115]

There are PMHNP programs for students with a non-nursing degree. You can either switch your major to nursing now or just find a program that accepts non-nursing major students. Make sure that you have taken all the prerequisites.

[@hoodtopicreports240]

Is it worth it? I’m in my sophomore year and am thinking about this degree for my masters.

[@colesirafos5332]

Hi, You speak on getting nursing experience prior to entering nursing school. If I am thinking about apply to a direct entry MSN Nurse Practioner program with a psychiatric mental health focus is experience in psychiatric/mental health facilities just as good as nursing experience? Or are both the way to go?

[@cakesinthecity]

I’m so excited. I decided to become a psych np, doing my prereqs now! Keep the vids coming!!

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

thank you for the support and im glad youve decided to do so. we need great providers like yourself!

[@tgoodman2076]

Hi I just started my 5th semester in psych Np school Can you share what helped you transition from nursing into thinking like a provider? I’m seeing patients in clinical but I’m finding it difficult to transition from the nursing role any pointers would help thanks

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Honestly, I felt the same way, especially when I first started as an NP all by myself, but you really just have to get used to seeing patients consistently and with time, it’ll get there. I say that because it takes time to go from the mindset of completing orders to actually making your own orders and thinking for yourself

[@tgoodman2076]

@@LifeofaPsychNP Thank you

[@unapologeticallyme8941]

How’s it going?

[@layuganronel]

I’m an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. I’m thinking about getting a post masters certificate for PMHNP. Is there a lot of demands for telemedicine for psychiatric NP?

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

There are more people wanting Telepsychiatry jobs compared to the amount of jobs out there. These jobs are typically lower in pay

[@punchymuffin6402]

Did you have to pay your preceptors?

[@shanee8977]

Hi Psych Dude! Quick Question: Can I run a therapeutic practice as a PMHNP? I initially was planning to become a LCSW to run my own therapeutic practice. But now I am considering PMHNP? Would I be able to do the same thing that I planned to do as an LCSW?

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Yes, you can run that as a PMHNP if you start your own practice. you would have to start your own practice or find a concierge psychiatry office. Typically, most employers that hire you want you to do medication management because therapist are way cheaper to hire compared to us. Yes, technically we are qualified to provide therapy and can bill for it.

[@healingforanewlife1]

Hi, I am close to having a bachelor's degree in psychology but thinking about going to school for mental health nursing. Would anyone have any tips or advice?

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

i would say go for it. nursing is an amazing career with so much opportunity! I would say keep all of your options open

[@joshharvey-du2vj]

U would have to start at nursing school and become an RN before u can get yout msn and become an np. Its hard if u are use to having free time. U have to read/study a lot. Its not really hard it just takes discipline and under standing u have to sacrifice the way u use to live and prioritize your studies for the short term. If that seems hard or daunting its not for u.

[@SM-hn7sh]

Which school did you go to? Is there an online program you recommend?

[@TheMabes69]

Do you think programs like Walden University are bogus?

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Each program has their pros and cons, I never went there so I can’t say if it’s bogus or not. I’ve met some people that went there and liked it.

[@lhomosapiens2906]

Have you ever come across a violent patient during your practice? Do you have to visit patients over or not?

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Not my practice but I have in other private practices and what do you mean about visiting patients over or not? If you mean, do I have to visit them ? No I do not do visits in houses or nursing homes

[@schebania_]

I will be applying to NP school next year. I initially wanted to do FNP....But now I am considering NP in Mental Health. However, my only motivation for this decision is salary (the money!). Is financial motivation the wrong motivation for NP in Mental Health??? ( I am a ED nurse)

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

To be honest with you, I would not just do it for the financial gain because you never know if the pay will stay the same throughout our years of working. You don’t want to be put in a situation where you hate what you do and it turns out the pay will be equivalent to a regular NP pay. Dealing with psych patients gets tiring and it’s way diff from the ED, i have experience as both a psych RN and ED Rn in a level 1 trauma center. It’s wayyyy diff. I would say do it if you enjoy dealing with psych patients but if not, don’t do it for the money

[@selomedereje3957]

@@LifeofaPsychNP does a psych Np have to do therapeutic consuling or just medication administration

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

@@selomedereje3957 we can do both!

[@selomedereje3957]

@@LifeofaPsychNP Do you have to do both

[@selomedereje3957]

My communication skills are weak so I dont know how I would cope

[@jazzjazzy2354]

How did you find preceptor?

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Jazz Jazzy my school found one for me

[@gwendolynholsey5167]

Thank you so much sharing 😊

[@zuhali8095]

How long did it take ?

[@shayaanp9207]

Hey Psych Dude, thanks for the videos they are very informative, do you have any idea how much Pscyh NP make in California, new grad?

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Thank you 🙏 you should expect anywhere from 120k-150k a year

[@nediniamodelo786]

California psych np salary is 7th heaven!!!

[@ilciasmerida]

Can you work as a psych np fully remote and be hired in California and live in another country ? Maintain a address in California just for tax reasons ?

[@bepresent9932]

How much is the whole tuition and how much do you have to pay for quarter?

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

My whole tuition was 20k with each semester being 4k

[@rusty315]

The Psych Dude hi there! Was this online or face to face? 20k isnt that bad at all! Thank you for your videos Psych dude!!

[@emilygrimes2484]

Where did you go to school at?

[@ditto1572]

Which school did you go to?:)

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

cal state university, long beach

[@jordonlee7016]

Hello, I have a bachelors in psychology. My question is are there MSN programs that take different bachelor degrees. Looking in Boston.

[@patrickking2108]

Do you have a valid RN license? You really need to have a BSN for any type of MSN program. There may be some programs that allow that other degrees if you already have a license but if you are asking if you can go from a psychology degree to Nurse Practitioner without the licensure then absolutely not.

[@jessical.lorvil6466]

hi would you be able to share one of your syllabus, to get an idea on what to expect. Im really close to completing my app for np school. Thank you

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

I’m not sure if i can send my schools syllabus around openly like that, but I’ll try

[@eliphan8571]

Thank you si much for this video

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

thank you for the support!

[@ssharma861]

being a psych/neuroscience BS I love studying pharmacology! Especially psych drugs

[@christinamilazzo3480]

Hey! Im new here but i love your vids! Im a psych nurse of 7 years and contemplating going for my psych np. Any advice on working full-time and managing classes and more importantly clinicals with a full time evening shift schedule 😳

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

I would say just get it done and do everything possible to do it. I had the sacrifice by working nights then going to school in the AM on some nights and on Some nights I had to go straight from clinicals to work then school the following day. It’s a grind but well worth it

[@joaquincasanas6753]

Is there any specific process for maybe a ASW looking to be a psych np?

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

You would have to go to nursing school, then have a minimum of a BSN to get into PMHNP school

[@nwright14]

I know you probably already figured this out since you asked this almost a year ago, but there are direct entry programs that take about 3 years full time and halfway through you get your RN and finish with an MSN and allow you to take the boards to get certified as an NP. These programs require a non nursing bachelor's degree though and a number of prerequisite sciences such as biology, microbiology, Anatomy/Physiology, nutrition, etc. Every schools requirements are different though.

[@jamescc2010]

Is online program good, or hard to find preceptor? My RN kid is working in So California. In near future, will it required DNP to practice? I still prefer programs that will fit working RN instead of full time student.

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

very good question. i havent had any experience with online programs, but im sure it is based on how much effort a student puts into it. A huge concern of many online programs is finding a preceptor and i def have seen student that are desperate to land a preceptor. As of right now, there is no clear date on if or when they will require a DNP. I agree that working is good, but sometimes you have to sacrifice to be in the career you want to be in

[@Looskss]

I can’t wait

[@london1823]

do you have to write a lot of papers????

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

London 18 yes, be prepared to write a lot of papers.

[@ElonsXiProtocolCadet]

Lol. Yuuuuuuuuuuuup!

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

@@ElonsXiProtocolCadet I hated it lol

[@lmillerlearnandimplement4869]

How many years of experience would you recommend before applying

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

i always say minimum 1-2 years, but to get a good grasp get 3-4+ years.

[@virgo7956]

Starting Fall 2023 VCU. Nervous as hell🥴

[@psily007]

I’m starting mhnp soon

[@lakendraorr]

What school did you go to?

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

CSULB

[@TheSprinter05]

Thanks for the info! I just finished my MSN in Education and I’m working full time as a Professor but getting the itch to become a PMHNP.

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

you should definitely consider it! good luck on your decision

[@kristinemurdock5467]

I am in the same boat. I have a general MSN and want to be a NP but I am getting lost between several universities and the programs they offer ( MSN post masters, DNP-NP, PMHNP certification, ect.....) what do you reccomend or do you have resources that would help me?

[@shanee8977]

Thanks for responding to my comment psych dude and for posting this video. I’m officially a fan; I really like your videos. They are very helpful. Keep it up.

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Thank you so much!!! I appreciate the support

[@Miaonroblox]

If you are an RN how much does it cost to go back for a masters

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

It all depends on the school and what type of program you go to. NP, education, Midwife, and CRNA schools are all different prices

[@scythafreeman3351]

From what I've seen, over all costs is around 40,000. I use financial aid.

[@jocelynneba1956]

@@scythafreeman3351 pls which school did you attend?

[@alwyngalela7427]

More power to you. I am hoping to get accepted next year for the MSN-Psych at Kent State University in Ohio. I have a Masters in Public Health already but, in my area, there is not much opportunity in the field. Keep you posts coming.

[@apollofran5515]

Psych Dude love your vids! I'm in my second term of Psych NP school. I'm currently taking Advanced Pathophysiology and having a rough time. From talking to other people I'm not the only one. Do you have any tips on how to pass patho?

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Thank you so much for the support. Honestly, I watched videos from KZbin and made sure to take a lot of notes and read them over and over again. It’s a lot of memorization unfortunately

[@unapologeticallyme8941]

How did you do in advanced patho

[@Miaonroblox]

No NPs do there own billing or what kind of NP is that that’s doing their own billing insurance

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

There are many Nps that do their own billing, especially if they get paid per patient. They dictate the services they provide and do their own billing

[@nicklam66]

U keep giving generalized answers to your titles that could be easily found on net. Try to be different n effective

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Then go look on the internet then lol.

[@Meeyahx]

Wow

[@RestlessRuthye]

I want to be a practitioner but I'm so nervous. Thanks for sharing!

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

Don’t be nervous! Go for it, I’m sure you’ll own it! Good luck and keep me posted on if you do it!

[@foxbud3886]

appreciate it

[@EmergencyTop5]

you got the halos in your eyes lol

[@boybiboy21]

Sounds like other NP programs

[@joshhendrick867]

Intros sound like Willy M 😊

[@theresurrectionist9710]

How old are you? I'm trying to have a career that starts early is why I ask!

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

early 30's!

[@micaela6648]

Did you work during school?

[@micaela6648]

Oh wait..you addressed it! Would you recommend working while in np school

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

+Micaela Gutlove yesss, I did ! I worked full time, it was hard and probably recommended working part time

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

+Micaela Gutlove yesss I did! It was tough, but worth it. If I were to do it again, I’d only do part time

[@delsol7878]

What school did you go to?

[@LifeofaPsychNP]

California state

[@delsol7878]

I am S cali also. =] Thinking of doing online post master. Have you leard any good online program among your peers?