Was it Worth it Becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner?

In this video, I go over if it was worth it becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. These are my opinions after being a Psych NP for one year.
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[@Paula30563]

Thank you for sharing your story. I will be graduating from my psych NP program August 2020.

[@AdaEzeTvv]

Congratulations Paula!

[@tefsitsolomon3939]

What school did you attend? Any recommendations?

[@nicolearcillaa]

Can you make a video about how to start a private practice? I'd love to hear more about it!

[@cutlassrkt]

Thank you. Just ordered the memorable books.

[@natasiafranco4444]

Your job sounds so fulfilling and rewarding ❤️

[@saramaria-]

Thank you for updating us!

[@Toni-pn6wc]

Thank you for your service!!!

[@lilymiller2137]

Thank you ! You are so expiring

[@Emily_Trune]

Congrats on your 1 year!

[@B_est88]

Thank you for this! Your videos are realistic and give inside point of view! If you don’t mind, can you speak about a quality salary for new grad psych np and how to negotiate? Like what’s a min and max for salary expectations?

[@smritiid3697]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I have always had slight inclinination towards psych Nursing --in fact, i thought it was my thing(sublimely), but was anxious about the disastrous journey leading towards the premises of psych ward. Now, my intentions are crystal clear and have found my top career option. Again, thank you for bringing it to the light and giving it a pristine words . Appreciated!!!x

[@ThePsychNP]

Thank you Smriti! Good luck with everything

[@matthewandrew]

Thank u for the insight.

[@thpark83]

Hello, Im Psych NP from NYC... Im psych NP for 10 months now. I agree with you every words. So wonderful feeling to help ppl with my own plan!^^

[@SamSing-ew5ge]

How much is the starting paying going for psych np ?

[@SamSing-ew5ge]

In NY

[@hopelessromantic6961]

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[@chicanica64]

A profession of practicing as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I love every day. Have not been bored one single day.

[@magbelgomez20]

Nice video!. Can you please do a video on the educational path to become a PMHNP-BC?

[@bettadays1]

Hey psych np, great vid! My passion is to also become a pmhnp. I have a question though, are there additional certs that someone looking to become a pmhnp should obtain obviously other than bls?

[@AA-tz2ti]

I'm graduating this year and am debating inpatient vs outpatient. I'm still scared of practicing but I will have to just bite the bullet and start practicing! My former co-worker told me he felt like he was ready after passing his boards but he REALLY learned how to be a PMHNP during his first year and a half of practice.

[@lovel1e1]

School doesn't prepare you for the real world no matter what profession you're in so go for it! I'll be doing psych NP school soon and the thought of treating patients is scary but no matter what job I've ever been in, even being self employed and in the Army, there's no better training than on the job.

[@et7300]

Can you do a video discussing how much one can earn starting a private practice, billing for yourself and hiring other practitioners?

[@s.s.7662]

Hey, thanks for the video! I got accepted to medical school and want to become a psychiatrist. But, I'm considering the Psych NP route, because the careers sound similar and becoming a psych NP would involve much less debt. How different is being a psych NP compared to a psychiatrist?

[@mypriority]

Hey! “Life of a psych np” on KZbin has a great video on that!!

[@hopelessromantic6961]

If anyone is looking for studying materials such as KZbin videos to help pass the PMHNP boards, check out PMHNP 101 on KZbin. They are really good and it’s free! Also check out their patreon channel. Here’s how: https:www.patreon.com/pmhnp101/overview

[@User-72430]

Hey, don’t take the ‘short cut’

[@MaMa-up8sr]

@@User-72430 And who are you to tell people what they can and can't do? Do better.

[@AsaBjorn]

you will need to do a video on private practice................:)

[@TikvahVered]

I cant wait to have my mental health NP.

[@justinbutler3465]

I am debating on eventually applying for a psych NP program. Any suggestions, tips, advice from others in this thread? Thnx!

[@ncp3077]

How were you able to pay for np school, can you do a video about your journey from rn to np, did you have to do internship, were the boards like the nclex?

[@fernandoanaya5713]

Is it possible for you to drop a link on those psych books you were talking about at 10:00minutes please?

[@danielc.6156]

Hello, do you happen to know if psych nurse practitoners are eligible to work out of state? I'm thinking about getting certified in CA and working in a different state but I'm not quite sure how that would work

[@rebeccaryanjones4260]

Thank you so much for this video. When you were new, did you ever make a mistake that negatively affected a patient or coworker?

[@ThePsychNP]

Rebecca, I appreciate that. I think any provider can look back and say I wish I could have done this better. You can use the best evidence based practice and your patient will have a negative response to medication. It will happen, but I'm not so sure they classify as mistakes 👍

[@SugaPsyched]

Im a psych nurse and I just applied to PMHNP school this month, Im super excited!

[@alk7030]

Suga Sade are you going to online?

[@lhomosapiens2906]

Which university?

[@SugaPsyched]

APU

[@lavaboy1565]

can i ask how much ur earning? Sorry for the personal question, but just want to know if the salary is true

[@SugaPsyched]

@@lavaboy1565 I make $50 an hr on week days $54 an hr on weekends but Im also a fairly new nurse I was given that salary when I only had 9 months of RN experience so more experienced nurses make more than me

[@MendandMake]

thinking about this ...in my absn now bio degree '16 just thinking what would be best I have a bad back from injuries and 2 back surgeries thinking this might be a good fit for me

[@DarrenscottDarrenscott]

Interesting

[@lhomosapiens2906]

After how long have you started your own practice?

[@tefsitsolomon3939]

What school did you attend?

[@kathiaf423]

Hey, recently licensed Psych NP here, I was wondering if you did your outpatient work at a community health center or a private practice?

[@RyanYudelmo1]

I am inspired to be a Psych NP. Any suggestion to start?

[@Luke747gal]

Hello. I'm pursuing my AGNP and plan to specialize in treating anxiety and depression. I don't believe I need PMHNP to do this. Am I wrong? What are your thoughts?

[@tgzmrhat]

Ok here is my question maybe you can help me I am enrolled in an FNP masters program but I am interested in psych and will need to do the certification to work in this specialist correct?

[@ThePsychNP]

Kordoro, you are completely correct.

[@uzbekistansiberia8546]

where is this australia? where are you in there? what if im antisocial? can i be a NP and work from home and have no in person interaction?

[@victorhamilton2081]

I will have a significant amount of student loans when I am completely finished with my PMHNP. If you had any loans do you find it much easier to reduce that debt at a quicker rate?

[@ThePsychNP]

Absolutely, it is much easier to pay compared to when I was an RN.

[@victorhamilton2081]

The Psych NP thanks for the reply man! I’m finishing up my BSN now, looking for programs!

[@joseperez2003]

I'm currently a pre-nursing student. I'm interested in PMHNP. Do you recommend starting as Med Surg/ICU after nursing school then moving to psych nursing and applying to NP school? I'm just trying to figure out the best pathway to PMHNP. I want to have a good foundation before applying to PMHNP school.

[@geovannibryant8250]

I’m 15 and I’m a black male.I dream to become a psychiatric np .I use to think being a minority and male would stop me .I feel I can do it though .Maybe me being male would help in obtaining employment in a field saturated with women .

[@domzolabush]

Hey I’m a 24 year old black woman. It’s always good to see men focused and full of passion. Always be the best you can be and find small things that give you joy everyday that will help you along the journey. Good luck!

[@patricksheehan8157]

I've been a male nurse or "Murse" as they like to call us for 6 years. I have always leaned towards psych. If anything being a male will help you immensely as I am not a minority in the traditional sense, I am definitely a minority in nursing though. Nursing last I checked was 94% female. They love men in the profession. I have moved up the ranks quickly and now I'm the manager on a Med Surg floor. Don't just go straight to NP school though, put your time in as a nurse. You will learn so much. I recently started my Psych NP program and so far so good. Put in the hard work and you will get there.

[@xxladybug94]

Please use your minority as the strength that it is! There are so many minorities that need minority healthcare providers to fight for them especially for mental health.

[@xxladybug94]

There’s also so many men who don’t get therapy because of societal BS. Having a male nurse practitioner would bring a whole new level of comfort.

[@joseperez2003]

​@@patricksheehan8157I'm currently a pre-nursing student. I'm interested in PMHNP. Do you recommend starting as Med Surg/ICU after nursing school then moving to psych nursing and applying to NP school? I'm just trying to figure out the best pathway to PMHNP. I want to have a good foundation before applying to PMHNP school.

[@psily007]

You offer mentorship????

[@GotyaSteph]

I’m in between deciding to go for psych np or CRNA. I have an undergrad degree in bio psych and a BSN. I work in the cticu . I’ve also worked in the OR. I’ve also been getting a lot of ETOH patients and people with substance abuse . With being a crna not working for 3 years , going into debt , making 225k,but having so many taxes taken out doesn’t appeal to me . I don’t enjoy critical care but psych always fascinated me . I got into a psych np program and then I stopped after 1 semester . I just don’t know what direction to take . Is being a psych np worth it, is the salary worth it ? Is the life style worth it ?

[@jordandickens5026]

I’m a CTICU nurse currently in psych np school. I’m doing it because I’m passionate about mental health. Find what you’re passionate about!

[@danjamil167]

Can a psych np transition to becoming a therapist?

[@mariaannaanastos376]

Can you talk about the therapeutic aspect of being a PMHNP? How much therapy do you /actually/ get to provide compared to managing medications, assessments, etc?

[@mariaannaanastos376]

@@ThePsychNP Thanks for your response!! I never heard of the PMHNP practice until very recently. I've been debating mental health counseling or clinical psychology down the road but feel kind of discouraged by the pay vs loans. I've always wanted to provide therapy and be holistic focused. Ironically, my philosophy has always been somewhat mistrusting of psychiatric medications... I still want to be able to have as much range of skill as possible if that makes sense? I understand the PMHNP has a medical model focus... Do you have any thoughts for this? Also, what may be the range of mental illness severity does the PMHNP tend to work with? Sorry for all my questions! I really appreciate it!

[@Emily_Trune]

@@mariaannaanastos376 Hi! I'm relating to what you said about wanting to provide holistic practice. I was a massage therapist for 7 years and practiced a lot of therapeutic communication before becoming a Psych RN (I'm a nurse resident in a psych inpatient setting- I also have a channel and vlog my Psych RN experience). I used to be mistrustful of psych meds, but not now since having psychopharmacology in school and seeing how they affect patients in practice (Knowledge is power!:) Many patients want holistic care and are mistrustful of medications too. Paradoxically, by learning all I can about medications I'm in a good position to help people who want to use less medications. Good luck to you and go for your dreams!

[@mariaannaanastos376]

@@Emily_Trune wow thank you for your response towards this!! I appreciate you sharing your experience and I'm definitely going to check out your vlog. I'm still trying to shape my vision and my dreams! Thanks so much for your insights!

[@jackieh5226]

MariaAnna Anastos Hello 😃 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner education/training is from nursing model, holistic, whole person, not medical model of practice. I have been in practice for 12 years we approach treatment from nursing model not medical model.

[@MrYodi2007]

Can you work full time I work 6 out of 14 days and be a full time nurse? I am going to Western Governors for my BSN (highest score i can get is a 3.0). My current GPA is 2.92 and my nursing LPN to RN was 1.97 with a failed class in Mother/Baby. I know I have a long uphill battle to get into a PMHNP program but I wont give up! I have worked as a Prison LPN, Long Term LPN, and Now a RN PCC in a Rehab facility. Not many mental health facilities in my area to work at and the ones that are here would put me in a financial bind.

[@MrYodi2007]

@-- Mother/baby failed drug me down hard! And the 1.97 was just the bridge part! You still had to have a Cumulative of a 2.8 to graduate.

[@JasminAleman]

How long do you see each patient for? 15, 20 or 30 minutes? Also in your personal private practice do you provide psychotherapy? *Nurse Practitioner in the making asking 🙃 thanks!

[@ThePsychNP]

I do provide psychotherapy, for follow ups I see patients for 30 minutes and for initial evaluations I see them for 60 minutes 👍

[@jasmineRN320]

What do you think about telepsychiatry ?

[@jasmineRN320]

The Psych NP thanks for response your videos really inspire me

[@jasmineRN320]

The Psych NP thanks for response your videos really inspire me

[@afordonaprince5953]

Interesting