I have been in psychiatric nursing since 1968, earning a psychiatric technician certificate in 1969 and advanced to a ADN in 1974. Earned a BSHS in 1970; bridged to a MSN in 2004. Recently completed my PMH-NP post masters certificate this year. Experience in psychiatric nursing has been in the following areas: DD, Drug Abuse detoxification for all illicit/licit drugs,and Inpatient Psychiatric Nursing Services.