Great video! I’m an RN looking to advance into this role. I’d like to add, corrections as an option. I worked corrections for 2 years and worked closely with psychiatry and psychology. Hands down my favorite area
@Jasz Lambert Thank you for watching and for your feedback! This is great to hear! I think that your background in corrections and as an RN will be harmonious in such a role as a PMHNP. This will likely serve you well in the field! I wish you the absolute best. Please feel free to stay around and engage here. Take good care, Camellia D.
As a psych NP, agree that others should go into tele after experience with pts in person. Good points in this video suggested and thanks for presenting this video.
Thank you for this! I am a new grad FNP and recently hired at a new PHP/outpatient mental health clinic. I am considering extending my education and getting a post masters PMHNP if I fall in love with the specialty. I didn’t realize I’d love mental health as much I do now!
@Angela Austin Thanks for watching! This is awesome to hear! Congratulations! Please feel free to hang around for some additional insight on the role. I'd love to hear about where you are in a year from now....keep me updated! I wish you the best! -Camellia D.
Thank you for this great content. I’m an ICU nurse of 7yrs and thinking about going back to school for pmhnp. I don’t have any psych experience (except in school). What advice would you give for someone who is new to the psych field?
@Hyun Ahn Hi there. Thanks for watching and for your question. It sounds like you may be considering working psych at bedside? If so, you will likely find this experience to be invaluable if you are pursuing the route of PMHNP. I would give the advice of learning to improve skills of active listening and patience and to treat all with dignity and respect. This will help with therapeutic communication, and in my opinion, helped to de-escalate many situations while working on the unit. You may find it helpful to watch the video I did on "Good Skills to Have as a PMHNP." This can really apply to anyone working in the psych field. Please let me know if you have any other questions along the way! I don't have all of the answers, but I am definitely willing to share my perspective. I wish the best, Camellia D.
Hi Camellia! I'm a PMHNP with 3 years of out pt experience. I'm currently applying for inpatient jobs. Whats a typical salary range for inpatient for someone with a few years of experience? I'm mostly looking at adult inpatient.
Hi Camelia thanks for your informative videos. I have an undergrad in Bioengineering but I am considering going to nursing school as I find myself gravitating towards healthcare. I've also always had a passion for helping people with mental health. I'm quite nervous though bc most videos are talking about how challenging being a Nurse/NP is
@Buhlebenkosi Jacke Bhebhe Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. It sounds like you have put some thought into making a transition in your career. I would recommend doing some research for nursing programs in your area to start, possibly consider shadowing prior to making a decision. Also, consider your why, as this will help sustain you through the challenges that you may encounter. All in all, there are also many rewards in the career. Please reach out with any additional questions. Take care, Camellia
@@jackiebuhle Hi, I do have an IG account. Check the "About" section of this channel, and you'll find a few ways to reach out. Hope to talk to you soon! -Camellia D.
@NURSE PAULINE RN Hi there! Thank you for watching! It's great to hear from fellow nurses/educators! I'll check out your channel too! :) I wish you the best as well! -Camellia D.
I have my BSN, and currently work on a cardiac telemetry unit. Sometimes I work with patients who have mental health diagnosis like PTSD, GAD, alcohol or substance abuse withdrawals, schizophrenia, bipolar etc. I’m considering going to school for PMHNP. Do you think I should work in BHU first?
Hi. Thank you for your question. It sounds like you have some valuable mental health experience. While I believe there are some positives to working in BHU prior to applying, it is ultimately a personal decision. I have worked and attended program with some who never worked BHU. I personally found it helpful to work BHU to be more competitive for program (although not formally required at time of application), and to have hands-on experience with working with the population. My time on BHU also affirmed my decision to pursue PMHNP route. I hope this helps? Please let me know if there are any other questions I may be able to answer for you. I wish you the best on your journey in the near future! - Camellia
@NTM Thanks for watching and for your comment. Are you a practicing RN or NP? There are multiple non-bedside opportunities for both roles. :) -Camellia D.
@@CamelliaDThePsychNP I am a new graduate RN who was let go from a Med Teli PCU unit for not progressing quickly enough. It was not the position for me. I had to change many briefs, on top of passing meds, charting, managing cardiac drips, contacting providers about status changes, and prepping patients for their treatments and diagnostic tests. I was literally pulled in many directions at once. I am still a new grad and I am hoping to get into a smaller hospital in the ER setting in another new grad program. I am also very good at school so getting my master’s degrees is something that I will be pursing after a year of experience so I am trying to decide on an NP specialty. I’m so torn because I don’t want to get snuck in one specific specialty if I decide to switch later on. That’s why I may want to do FNP.
@NTM First, congratulations on your first year in nursing! This sounds like there was a lot to manage for anyone! I hope you haven’t gotten too discouraged this early on, since there are so many options! If you think you may want to switch later, I would recommend FNP (if you go the NP route). While I love my role as a PMHNP and there are so many opportunities, it is a bit more limited compared to an FNP. My sister has been an FNP for 5 years, and she loves it. Opportunities are also endless. Many FNPs also practice in psychiatry. My hope is that you find your niche and go after what you’re passionate about. Please stick around and let me know if I can answer any questions along the way. -Camellia D.
@@CamelliaDThePsychNP I am not discouraged I am actually relieved because I signed a 2 year contract with this company but since I was let go I don’t own them any money as opposed to if I quit I would have to owe them 10k and be potentially put on a do not hire list for this organization. Today I already spoke with a new recruiter and was sent some places that could be a better fit for me. I am also a liscenced esthetician with laser experience and other skin care treatment experience who is looking to get better with cosmetic injectables so that is why FNP may be a better fit for me especially if I ever decide to leave healthcare and just do skincare instead. Definitely lots of choices to consider as a new grad RN. In a way I am glad that I found out early that Med Surge in a large hospital organization is not the right fit for me and the mangers on my unit even stated that even experienced nurses have a hard time on this particular unit.
@@ntm1026 Good for you for not letting this take you away from nursing. It sounds like it was a win-win for you as well. :) Great. You seem to have a background that will complement your future nicely. Aesthetics is such an interesting field. I know a few FNPs who do this work and they love it! Thanks for engaging here. I'd love to hear more about your journey as you move along! -Camellia D.
Thanks for the video Camelia. I have a BA in Psychology and am in a BSN program and hope to get experience in the ER before pursuing a PMHNP. Quick question about the reality of day to day work as a PMHNP. Is it mainly medication titration, or can you also provide therapy? I've heard that most have their days filled with 30 minute med checks but wasn't sure if this was true across the board. Also, is the market saturated in more desirable locations? Thanks again!
Hi Greg. Thank you for your comment and questions. Congratulations on your achievements thus far! Welcome to nursing! The PMHNP role can include medication management and psychotherapy, but it really depends on preparation from program and individual preference. Some PMHNP programs do not emphasize psychotherapy and some don't feel equipped to do so after graduation. That's when it becomes an individual decision on what you are comfortable with. Some facilities do look for PMHNPs to do med management only. As of now, I have not found saturation with this role. There has always been a demand, regardless of setting in my area. This may also depend on geographical location. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any additional questions/concerns that I may be able to answer. -Camellia
Hi Thanks for explaining everything. I’m graduating from. Nursing school soon. I have done a lot 1:1 with psych Pts . I’m really interested in Psych but hey worried about my own safety. Do you know other areas like as NP where you can only treat depression, anxiety but not the extreme conditions like schizophrenia. Please let me know I would really appreciate it
@FutureRN Singh First, congratulations on what you have achieved on your nursing journey thus far! Thanks for your question. While I understand your concerns around safety, the propensity for safety issues actually occurring are usually much lower in reality. However, you can work with patients with various diagnoses on any platform. If you desire to work with such diagnoses of depression and anxiety only, private practice and/or telepsych will likely give you such opportunities. In most instances, psychosis is a condition that is not treated by telespsych. In private practice, you have much more autonomy with the patient population you work with. I hope this helps and I wish you the best. Feel free to stay engaged here. -Camellia D.
@Heather Bieber Thanks for your comment and question. Yes, you can absolutely get additional training for psychotherapy and there are many avenues for this. Some PMHNP programs put more focus here than others. The PMHNP job role can be inclusive of both med management and psychotherapy, but this relies heavily on each job organization. I hope this helps. Let's stay engaged here. -Camellia D.
Hi I'm an ED nurse at a hospital that has heavy psychiatric patient volume. I've got into some scary situations with aggressive and violent patients and have felt that our security was simply not enough in these instances. I have a desire to become a PMHNP but one thing that keeps playing over in my mind before applying to school is the fear for my own safety as a PMHNP. I want to help people in a more meaningful way by becoming a PMHNP but I also don't want to get hurt. Any thoughts?
Hi Ashley. First, thank you for the work you do in the ED! I currently work in the BH ED as a PMHNP and know the nature of escalation that can occur in that setting. This also held some truth with my time in inpatient behavioral health. Therefore, I did have a similar concern based on my perspective and experience in those settings. However, this has not been as much of a concern as I initially imagined. Your role as a PMHNP would be slightly different than working "at the bedside," as an RN. Things can also look much different in the outpatient setting. Everyone has to travel their own road and make decisions based on many individual factors, but I would encourage you to continue considering if this is the only thing that would deter you. There are so many options! I hope this helps and I wish you the best on your journey. Please let me know if I may answer any other questions that you may have along the way. -Camellia
Hi Ashley, I would say that while not always needed, it is good to have a process for contacting security, if needed. Generally, some of the other settings (aside from ED and inpatient) do not entail as many escalated encounters. I hope this helps. -Camellia
I have some questions. I was a psych nurse for 4 years and loved it and am really considering my DNP in psych. But, I have questions I can’t seem to find the answers to and don’t know any PMHNPs to ask. Would there be any chance you’d be willing to chat sometime about this career path? If so, how do I contact you?
@Samantha May Thank you for your question. Yes, I know there is usually a lot to consider with such transitions. We can absolutely chat. You can reach me by email at support@camelliadouglas-npcoach.com. We can schedule a time to chat. I look forward to hearing from you soon. -Camellia D.
Hi camellia! I just started following you and watching your videos few weeks ago when I stumbled into your RUclips channel. I plan on going back to school for either FNP or PMHNP. I need some information and advice on PMHNP and how to go about it. How can I contact you to learn more about the program. I really need to talk with someone before I make my decision.
@enophor akpobome Thank you for watching! Please see info in description section of channel for all methods of contact. I'm happy to help/support. :) -Camellia D.
Hi Camelia, thanks for interesting video. Does it means that by Tele Psych will give more opportunities, so we can work with different hospitals as well even with good distance. In another city may be, correct ?
@ G U Thank you for your comment and question. In my experience, telepsych offers more opportunities. Although not applicable to all patients when patient condition warrants in-person care, it is being used in the mental health field across all settings. This includes acute care/ED/inpatient, outpatient, etc. You are also correct in that you can work with different hospitals and provide care across fair distances, including in another city (if patient resides in clinician's licensed state). Please let me know if I may answer any additional questions for you along the way. Thanks for watching! -Camellia D.
@ Karen Martinez, Hi there! Thank you for watching. Congratulations! I am not certified in addiction medicine at this time, and likely never will be. However, you can obtain information about Medication-Assisted Treatment/Addiction Medicine (X waiver) using the following site: www.apna.org/continuing-education/mat-waiver-training/ You must take the 8- hour course and 16-hour course and meet additional requirements. I hope this helps? I wish you the best and please let me know if additional questions come up. Camellia D.
Hi Camellia, thank you for the video. I am on tract to be a nurse, but have had an enduring interest in psychology and therapy. Would you say that the PMHNP is a good synthesis/middle ground for someone like me? I'd like to provide therapy, but like that there are extra skills a psych NP can offer. Thank you!
Hi Bryant. Thank you for your comment and question. Congratulations on your journey to be a nurse thus far....keep going! Given your interests coupled with nursing, PMHNP seems that it could be a great fit for you. The role can be versatile. When considering PMHNP programs, inquire about training for psychotherapy. There are some programs that don't put much emphasis here. Just as with any other role in nursing, additional training may be require for competency and comfort. Thank you for watching. Please let me know if you have other questions that I may answer along the way! -Camellia D., The Psych NP
You asked the perfect question. I too am a nursing student but have always been interested in psych. I want to focus more on therapy more than medication care. Was hoping I was going down the correct path with psych nursing.
Hey, I do want talk to you( As foreign Nurse, there are sets of questions you want to ask & and it’s tough to put them forth without looking foolish ) is there any other platform where I can reach out to you? Are you on LinkedIn?
@Smritii D. Thank you for watching and for reaching out. Additional contact information can be found in "Description" section of this channel. I look forward to hearing from you. Camellia D.
Great video! I’m an RN looking to advance into this role. I’d like to add, corrections as an option. I worked corrections for 2 years and worked closely with psychiatry and psychology. Hands down my favorite area
@Jasz Lambert
Thank you for watching and for your feedback! This is great to hear! I think that your background in corrections and as an RN will be harmonious in such a role as a PMHNP. This will likely serve you well in the field!
I wish you the absolute best. Please feel free to stay around and engage here.
Take good care,
Camellia D.
Thank you for the information.
@Maria Ari
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
Feel free to hang around. :)
Take care,
Camellia D.
As a psych NP, agree that others should go into tele after experience with pts in person. Good points in this video suggested and thanks for presenting this video.
Absolutely! Thanks for watching and for your feedback. More content coming soon...
Thank you for this! I am a new grad FNP and recently hired at a new PHP/outpatient mental health clinic. I am considering extending my education and getting a post masters PMHNP if I fall in love with the specialty. I didn’t realize I’d love mental health as much I do now!
@Angela Austin Thanks for watching!
This is awesome to hear! Congratulations!
Please feel free to hang around for some additional insight on the role. I'd love to hear about where you are in a year from now....keep me updated!
I wish you the best!
-Camellia D.
Thank you! Very helpful info! I start school in August.
Glad it was helpful! More content to come...Thanks for watching.
And congratulations! :)
Thank you for this great content. I’m an ICU nurse of 7yrs and thinking about going back to school for pmhnp. I don’t have any psych experience (except in school). What advice would you give for someone who is new to the psych field?
@Hyun Ahn Hi there. Thanks for watching and for your question.
It sounds like you may be considering working psych at bedside? If so, you will likely find this experience to be invaluable if you are pursuing the route of PMHNP.
I would give the advice of learning to improve skills of active listening and patience and to treat all with dignity and respect. This will help with therapeutic communication, and in my opinion, helped to de-escalate many situations while working on the unit.
You may find it helpful to watch the video I did on "Good Skills to Have as a PMHNP." This can really apply to anyone working in the psych field.
Please let me know if you have any other questions along the way! I don't have all of the answers, but I am definitely willing to share my perspective.
I wish the best,
Camellia D.
Hi Camellia! I'm a PMHNP with 3 years of out pt experience. I'm currently applying for inpatient jobs. Whats a typical salary range for inpatient for someone with a few years of experience? I'm mostly looking at adult inpatient.
Hi Camelia thanks for your informative videos. I have an undergrad in Bioengineering but I am considering going to nursing school as I find myself gravitating towards healthcare. I've also always had a passion for helping people with mental health. I'm quite nervous though bc most videos are talking about how challenging being a Nurse/NP is
@Buhlebenkosi Jacke Bhebhe Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. It sounds like you have put some thought into making a transition in your career. I would recommend doing some research for nursing programs in your area to start, possibly consider shadowing prior to making a decision. Also, consider your why, as this will help sustain you through the challenges that you may encounter. All in all, there are also many rewards in the career.
Please reach out with any additional questions.
Take care,
Camellia
@@CamelliaDThePsychNP Thank you! Do you have an IG account so I can reach out to you there?
@@jackiebuhle Hi, I do have an IG account. Check the "About" section of this channel, and you'll find a few ways to reach out.
Hope to talk to you soon!
-Camellia D.
Thanks for sharing this interesting video 😊 very informative. I am a nurse educator on utube. Good 🤞 luck. I subscribed.
@NURSE PAULINE RN
Hi there! Thank you for watching!
It's great to hear from fellow nurses/educators! I'll check out your channel too! :)
I wish you the best as well!
-Camellia D.
I have my BSN, and currently work on a cardiac telemetry unit. Sometimes I work with patients who have mental health diagnosis like PTSD, GAD, alcohol or substance abuse withdrawals, schizophrenia, bipolar etc.
I’m considering going to school for PMHNP. Do you think I should work in BHU first?
Hi. Thank you for your question. It sounds like you have some valuable mental health experience. While I believe there are some positives to working in BHU prior to applying, it is ultimately a personal decision. I have worked and attended program with some who never worked BHU. I personally found it helpful to work BHU to be more competitive for program (although not formally required at time of application), and to have hands-on experience with working with the population. My time on BHU also affirmed my decision to pursue PMHNP route. I hope this helps? Please let me know if there are any other questions I may be able to answer for you. I wish you the best on your journey in the near future!
- Camellia
Love your videos! Please keep them coming 🙂
@PMHNP 101
Thank you and thanks for watching!
I’m looking into a nursing specialty right now. Bedside nursing is not for me and I’m looking into doing something outpatient.
@NTM Thanks for watching and for your comment. Are you a practicing RN or NP?
There are multiple non-bedside opportunities for both roles. :)
-Camellia D.
@@CamelliaDThePsychNP
I am a new graduate RN who was let go from a Med Teli PCU unit for not progressing quickly enough. It was not the position for me. I had to change many briefs, on top of passing meds, charting, managing cardiac drips, contacting providers about status changes, and prepping patients for their treatments and diagnostic tests. I was literally pulled in many directions at once. I am still a new grad and I am hoping to get into a smaller hospital in the ER setting in another new grad program. I am also very good at school so getting my master’s degrees is something that I will be pursing after a year of experience so I am trying to decide on an NP specialty. I’m so torn because I don’t want to get snuck in one specific specialty if I decide to switch later on. That’s why I may want to do FNP.
@NTM
First, congratulations on your first year in nursing!
This sounds like there was a lot to manage for anyone! I hope you haven’t gotten too discouraged this early on, since there are so many options!
If you think you may want to switch later, I would recommend FNP (if you go the NP route). While I love my role as a PMHNP and there are so many opportunities, it is a bit more limited compared to an FNP. My sister has been an FNP for 5 years, and she loves it. Opportunities are also endless. Many FNPs also practice in psychiatry.
My hope is that you find your niche and go after what you’re passionate about.
Please stick around and let me know if I can answer any questions along the way.
-Camellia D.
@@CamelliaDThePsychNP I am not discouraged I am actually relieved because I signed a 2 year contract with this company but since I was let go I don’t own them any money as opposed to if I quit I would have to owe them 10k and be potentially put on a do not hire list for this organization. Today I already spoke with a new recruiter and was sent some places that could be a better fit for me.
I am also a liscenced esthetician with laser experience and other skin care treatment experience who is looking to get better with cosmetic injectables so that is why FNP may be a better fit for me especially if I ever decide to leave healthcare and just do skincare instead.
Definitely lots of choices to consider as a new grad RN. In a way I am glad that I found out early that Med Surge in a large hospital organization is not the right fit for me and the mangers on my unit even stated that even experienced nurses have a hard time on this particular unit.
@@ntm1026 Good for you for not letting this take you away from nursing. It sounds like it was a win-win for you as well. :)
Great. You seem to have a background that will complement your future nicely. Aesthetics is such an interesting field. I know a few FNPs who do this work and they love it!
Thanks for engaging here. I'd love to hear more about your journey as you move along!
-Camellia D.
Every helpful .....I will be starting phmnp soon
Great. I'm glad you found this helpful. More content to come...Thanks for watching.
Lol ....I meant very helpful.....👍 keep it up girl...
Thank you.
@Gina Ashman
Absolutely! Feel free to hang around :)
-Camellia D.
Thanks for the video Camelia. I have a BA in Psychology and am in a BSN program and hope to get experience in the ER before pursuing a PMHNP.
Quick question about the reality of day to day work as a PMHNP.
Is it mainly medication titration, or can you also provide therapy? I've heard that most have their days filled with 30 minute med checks but wasn't sure if this was true across the board.
Also, is the market saturated in more desirable locations?
Thanks again!
Hi Greg. Thank you for your comment and questions.
Congratulations on your achievements thus far! Welcome to nursing!
The PMHNP role can include medication management and psychotherapy, but it really depends on preparation from program and individual preference. Some PMHNP programs do not emphasize psychotherapy and some don't feel equipped to do so after graduation. That's when it becomes an individual decision on what you are comfortable with. Some facilities do look for PMHNPs to do med management only.
As of now, I have not found saturation with this role. There has always been a demand, regardless of setting in my area. This may also depend on geographical location.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any additional questions/concerns that I may be able to answer.
-Camellia
@@CamelliaDThePsychNP That sure does help! Thanks so much for your insight and time.
Hi Thanks for explaining everything. I’m graduating from. Nursing school soon. I have done a lot 1:1 with psych Pts . I’m really interested in Psych but hey worried about my own safety. Do you know other areas like as NP where you can only treat depression, anxiety but not the extreme conditions like schizophrenia. Please let me know I would really appreciate it
@FutureRN Singh
First, congratulations on what you have achieved on your nursing journey thus far!
Thanks for your question. While I understand your concerns around safety, the propensity for safety issues actually occurring are usually much lower in reality.
However, you can work with patients with various diagnoses on any platform. If you desire to work with such diagnoses of depression and anxiety only, private practice and/or telepsych will likely give you such opportunities. In most instances, psychosis is a condition that is not treated by telespsych. In private practice, you have much more autonomy with the patient population you work with.
I hope this helps and I wish you the best. Feel free to stay engaged here.
-Camellia D.
Thanks for your video! Can you get advanced training in therapy if you choose as a PMHNP? Or is the job mostly medicine management?
@Heather Bieber
Thanks for your comment and question.
Yes, you can absolutely get additional training for psychotherapy and there are many avenues for this. Some PMHNP programs put more focus here than others.
The PMHNP job role can be inclusive of both med management and psychotherapy, but this relies heavily on each job organization.
I hope this helps.
Let's stay engaged here.
-Camellia D.
Hi I'm an ED nurse at a hospital that has heavy psychiatric patient volume. I've got into some scary situations with aggressive and violent patients and have felt that our security was simply not enough in these instances. I have a desire to become a PMHNP but one thing that keeps playing over in my mind before applying to school is the fear for my own safety as a PMHNP. I want to help people in a more meaningful way by becoming a PMHNP but I also don't want to get hurt. Any thoughts?
Hi Ashley.
First, thank you for the work you do in the ED!
I currently work in the BH ED as a PMHNP and know the nature of escalation that can occur in that setting. This also held some truth with my time in inpatient behavioral health. Therefore, I did have a similar concern based on my perspective and experience in those settings. However, this has not been as much of a concern as I initially imagined. Your role as a PMHNP would be slightly different than working "at the bedside," as an RN. Things can also look much different in the outpatient setting. Everyone has to travel their own road and make decisions based on many individual factors, but I would encourage you to continue considering if this is the only thing that would deter you. There are so many options!
I hope this helps and I wish you the best on your journey. Please let me know if I may answer any other questions that you may have along the way.
-Camellia
@@CamelliaDThePsychNP Thank you. Would you say that security is needed at all times working as a PMHNP?
Hi Ashley,
I would say that while not always needed, it is good to have a process for contacting security, if needed. Generally, some of the other settings (aside from ED and inpatient) do not entail as many escalated encounters.
I hope this helps.
-Camellia
@@CamelliaDThePsychNP thanks for shedding some light!
@Ashley B. No problem. Thanks so much. Let’s stay connected.
-Camellia D.
I have some questions. I was a psych nurse for 4 years and loved it and am really considering my DNP in psych. But, I have questions I can’t seem to find the answers to and don’t know any PMHNPs to ask. Would there be any chance you’d be willing to chat sometime about this career path? If so, how do I contact you?
@Samantha May
Thank you for your question. Yes, I know there is usually a lot to consider with such transitions. We can absolutely chat. You can reach me by email at
support@camelliadouglas-npcoach.com.
We can schedule a time to chat.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
-Camellia D.
Great vid
@Libra Status
Thanks! Feel free to hang around!
-Camellia D.
Hi camellia! I just started following you and watching your videos few weeks ago when I stumbled into your RUclips channel. I plan on going back to school for either FNP or PMHNP. I need some information and advice on PMHNP and how to go about it. How can I contact you to learn more about the program. I really need to talk with someone before I make my decision.
@enophor akpobome Thank you for watching!
Please see info in description section of channel for all methods of contact.
I'm happy to help/support. :)
-Camellia D.
Hi Camelia, thanks for interesting video. Does it means that by Tele Psych will give more opportunities, so we can work with different hospitals as well even with good distance. In another city may be, correct ?
@ G U Thank you for your comment and question. In my experience, telepsych offers more opportunities. Although not applicable to all patients when patient condition warrants in-person care, it is being used in the mental health field across all settings. This includes acute care/ED/inpatient, outpatient, etc. You are also correct in that you can work with different hospitals and provide care across fair distances, including in another city (if patient resides in clinician's licensed state).
Please let me know if I may answer any additional questions for you along the way. Thanks for watching!
-Camellia D.
@@CamelliaDThePsychNP
Thank you, so much,, very good explanation 👏
Good qn and answer I would be interested in Tele psych I'm a Psych NP
Hi Camellia, I am about to graduate my MSN PMHNP program. Did you get certified for addiction medicine? And if so, where?
@ Karen Martinez, Hi there! Thank you for watching. Congratulations! I am not certified in addiction medicine at this time, and likely never will be.
However, you can obtain information about Medication-Assisted Treatment/Addiction Medicine (X waiver) using the following site:
www.apna.org/continuing-education/mat-waiver-training/
You must take the 8- hour course and 16-hour course and meet additional requirements.
I hope this helps?
I wish you the best and please let me know if additional questions come up.
Camellia D.
@@CamelliaDThePsychNP Thank you so much for the information!!
@@KarenLee23 Absolutely!
Hi Camellia, thank you for the video. I am on tract to be a nurse, but have had an enduring interest in psychology and therapy. Would you say that the PMHNP is a good synthesis/middle ground for someone like me? I'd like to provide therapy, but like that there are extra skills a psych NP can offer. Thank you!
Hi Bryant.
Thank you for your comment and question. Congratulations on your journey to be a nurse thus far....keep going!
Given your interests coupled with nursing, PMHNP seems that it could be a great fit for you. The role can be versatile.
When considering PMHNP programs, inquire about training for psychotherapy. There are some programs that don't put much emphasis here. Just as with any other role in nursing, additional training may be require for competency and comfort.
Thank you for watching. Please let me know if you have other questions that I may answer along the way!
-Camellia D., The Psych NP
You asked the perfect question. I too am a nursing student but have always been interested in psych. I want to focus more on therapy more than medication care. Was hoping I was going down the correct path with psych nursing.
Hey, I do want talk to you( As foreign Nurse, there are sets of questions you want to ask & and it’s tough to put them forth without looking foolish ) is there any other platform where I can reach out to you? Are you on LinkedIn?
@Smritii D. Thank you for watching and for reaching out. Additional contact information can be found in "Description" section of this channel.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Camellia D.
@@CamelliaDThePsychNP sure thing & added you :)
@@smritiid3697 Thank you! I look forward to hearing from you soon.
-Camellia