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Scope of practice of LPNs vs RNs

By Zoraida Bernardo - Wielgos posted 2 days ago
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hello to all -- Our facility is hiring License Practical Nurses (LPN) here in Illinois. Since this is the first time (after more than 20 years) that this position has been offered, may I ask about the scope of practice of LPNs, and what they can and cannot do in our PMH units. I checked the Scope and Standards, but there was no distinction between LPNs and RNs. Much help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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How to determine time a person sits with a 1:1 patient?

By Sara Dolan posted 12-10-2025
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How does your organization determine the amount of time a staff person stays with a 1:1 patient? 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 12 hours? Is there rotation? How is it determined? Do you have a process?
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Preceptor

By Sherlan Thomas posted 11-17-2025
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Hi, My name is Dr. Sherlan Thomas. I live in downtown Miami. I am currently enrolled in a Psych NP program and I am looking for a clinical preceptor in the Miami area.
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Integrating Nursing, Bioengineering, and Psychology in Clinical Protocols for Fentanyl Detoxification

By Maryna Gukova posted 10-22-2025
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The fentanyl epidemic has emerged as the most pressing public health crisis in the United States. According to the CDC, more than 100,000 Americans lose their lives each year to drug overdoses, and fentanyl is involved in the vast majority of these deaths. It is now the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18–45. Behind every number is a person and a family profoundly impacted by this crisis. As a Registered Nurse , I have worked directly with patients struggling to break free from fentanyl addiction. What makes my perspective unique is that I also hold a Master’s degree in Bioengineering and a Master’s degree in Psychology . These fields allow me ...
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PMHNP's in Arkansas?

By Kimberly Collins posted 07-14-2025
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Hello. My name is Kimberly Collins, and I am a PMHNP student at Walden University. I have struggled to find an eligible preceptor for the last year or so, which has prevented me from completing my MSN program. This has placed an enormous financial burden on me due to student loans. I am seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist or PMHNP preceptor for my Fall clinical rotation- I am enrolled in the Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning course. My practicum requires 160 clinical hours and a minimum of 80 patient encounters, which can be done under one or multiple preceptors. I can be flexible and am fully prepared to adjust to their availability to meet my requirements ...
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Psych NP Preceptor Needed in Los Angeles

By Lindsay Morris posted 06-15-2025
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Does anyone have connections to a Psych NP (or other psych provider- PA, MD, DO, licensed therapist) in the Los Angeles area? I am looking for someone to precept me for my fall clinical hours. I need 120 hours with a psychiatric consultant and 240 hours in any area / specialty. I am very interested in perinatal mental health. Thank you!! Feel free to email me to connect - lhm49@case.edu
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PMHNP-BC or Psychiatrist Preceptor Needed in San Diego California

By Monique Lineback posted 05-03-2025
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Dear All, Kindly offer any insight or support in finding a PMHNP-BC or Psychiatrist to precept me in my Clinical Experience with Wilkes University January 2026- August 2026. Thank you!
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New Podcast - Much Madness Podcast

By Mackenzie Ice posted 02-28-2025
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Please join us in the conversation about mental health as seen in the movies by listening to a new podcast of film reviews entitled Much Madness podcast ( www.muchmadnesspodcast.com ). Episodes are available on all major audio streaming services.
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Looking to hire a talented RN for Outpatient Mental Health programs

By Digant Davé posted 11-26-2024
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El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen. Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for. FTE 0.6 Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 48 Work Shift Day: 8 hours Job Description Applies nursing process and theories, as well ...
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Free Virtual Suicide-Focused Assessment and Treatment

By Digant Davé posted 10-22-2024
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Free Live stream /"On-Demand" Webinar | October 30, 2024 | 8:30 AM (PDT) – 2:30 PM (PDT) 11:30 AM (EDT) -5:30 PM (EDT) The Stanford Mood Disorders Center and the Stanford Center for CME (SCCME) are pleased to send you this email announcing the 4th Annual Suicide Course entitled “Suicide-Focused Assessment and Treatment.” As in the past, this virtual course is offered free to all registrants; registrants can choose to view the course live stream or "on-demand." The course is approved for CEUs, both for live stream and "on-demand" registrants. Registration is required to receive the "on-demand" ...
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NY State Office of Mental Health Annual Educational Conference - November 6-7, 2024

By Linda Paradiso posted 10-09-2024
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Hello! I hope you will consider attending this exciting conference! 11 CEUs and meals for $150!
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MAAPPNs upcoming conference for Psychiatric APRN colleagues in Massachusetts this fall

By Patty Wheeler Shea posted 08-01-2024
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Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights and network with experienced colleagues and your questions answered. Faculty will share their expertise and tips for success (and mistakes!) in independent psychiatric practice. You'll learn about niche practice opportunities as well as the challenges and rewards of starting, managing and growing an independent psychiatric practice. This conference is geared to both new and experienced advanced practice psychiatric nurses in all areas of practice. Here is the link to the conference registration: https://maappn.com/product/psychiatric-pearls-in-private-practice-maappn-conference-september-27-2024/
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Request for Co-Author of NP textbook on ADHD

By Ryan Kennedy posted 07-12-2024
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Hello APNA community. My name is Ryan Kennedy. I am Associate Director the Brown Clinic for Attention and Related Disorders located in Manhattan Beach (Los Angeles). The Clinic Director, who is my mentor, is a world round expert in ADHD for 40+ years and creator of the Brown ADHD Executive Function Rating Scales (Thomas E. Brown, PhD). We are currently in the process of writing a textbook under contract with Springer (March, 2025 deadline for manuscript). This will be the 1st textbook in their entire international catalog about ADHD for Nurse Practitioners. We have a team of co-authors who are NP leaders and recognized for publications on this topic. ...
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In search of PMHNP FOR Telehealth

By Jdee Richardson posted 04-07-2024
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Looking for someone to refer compliant adult ADHD patients to for telehealth care in Kentucky and Indiana
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Opportunity to participate in research on BPD for PMHNPs

By Annie Rae Czerwinski posted 03-12-2024
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Dear Potential Participant: My name is Annie Czerwinski, and I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student at the University at Buffalo (UB) in the School of Nursing (SON). I am in the process of recruiting participants for my DNP project entitled “ Impact of Provider Knowledge, Attitudes, and Skills on Treatment Plans of Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder”. The DNP project is a program requirement for all students in UB’s SON. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project is to is to improve care of patients with BPD by gaining an understanding of factors that influence how clinical recommendations and prescriptive ...
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APNA Article of the Month of December

By Michaela Hogan posted 12-05-2023
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Each month, the Research and Scholarship Council features an article written by an APNA member. This month we are featuring an article by Angela Geromalo and Kathleen Delaney . Psychiatric Nursing Workforce Survey: Results and Implications is available in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. Article Highlight: This publication provides a summary of the 2021 American Psychiatric Nurses Association survey of Psychiatric Mental Health nurses which gathered data on demographic, educational, and practice characteristics of PMH RNs and APRNs. The complete results are available on the APNA website ( https://www.apna.org/workforce/). ...
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APNA Member of the Month of December

By Michaela Hogan posted 12-05-2023
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Each month, the Research Council Steering Committee features an APNA member. This month, we are featuring Kathy Delaney! Kathy Delaney Areas of research that I move between are inpatient treatment and the psychiatric mental health workforce. At first glance they seem disparate but reflect clinical interests and also opportunities I responded to. My dissertation focused on patients’ perceptions of treatment on inpatient units and I have maintained interest in that topic, most recently, in the development of a patient/staff ...
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psychiatric medication after bariatric surgery

By Johanna Kolodziej posted 11-13-2023
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Does anyone recommend a resource or advice for psychiatric medication management after a patient has bariatric surgery? Thanks
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APNA Member of the Month of September

By Michaela Hogan posted 09-22-2023
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Each month, the Research Council Steering Committee features an APNA member. This month, we are featuring Loralie Woods! Loralie Woods, is the recipient of the 2019 Madeline Naegle Scholarship Fund Award for Mental Health Nursing. She obtained a Bachelor of Nursing from Memorial University Faculty of Nursing in Newfoundland, Canada. After relocating to the United States, she earned a Master of Science in Nursing from San Diego State University. Most recently, in 2020, she graduated with a PhD in Nursing from the University of San Diego Hahn School Nursing and Health Science and ...
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FNP-C completing post graduate PMHNP needing pediatric preceptor

By Kelly Bryden posted 08-07-2023
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Hello, I am currently working as an FNP-C working towards my post graduate certificate PMHNP. I live in the Kansas City metro and searching for a pediatric preceptor for 180 hours/100 patients Summer 2024, Fall 2024 or Spring 2025. If you are open to precepting or know someone who currently precepts please reach out to me. I can shadow a nurse practitioner or doctor. I have secured both of my adult rotations already. Thank you, Kelly Bryden
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