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Helping you stay informed and confident in your practice, whether you’re navigating the challenges of starting out in the field as a new psychiatric nurse practitioner or looking for more insights to enhance patient care, the Stress Free Psych NP Blog offers practical advice, expert tips, and a supportive community dedicated to your professional growth and success.
Charting the Future: Exciting Trends and Projections for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in 2025 & Beyond
Introduction The past several years have been eventful for nurse practitioners (NPs) – from the COVID-19 pandemic restructuring some of how healthcare is provided to the explosion of telehealth and the increased need for mental...
3 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tips for Holiday Challenges
The holiday season can be a difficult time for many, and patients often feel the weight of navigating family dynamics, financial strain, and even painful memories. Here are three practical, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-based strategies you as a nurse practitioner can...
Treating Insomnia: A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner’s Guide to Better Sleep
Understanding Insomnia: A Common Struggle in Mental Health Care As psychiatric nurse practitioners, insomnia is one of the most common complaints we hear in our offices. Whether working in community mental health or private practice, I've witnessed countless...
7 pro tips of practice for psychiatric nurse practitioners
I’ve been a psych NP for the past 7 years and have had the opportunity to work in many different settings. Mostly because I’m really curious about what mental health treatment looks like in different places (for patients and for NPs). This curiosity has led me to...
Mental Disorder or Normal Response? Test Your Knowledge
Which of the following individuals may qualify for a mental disorder? A. Partner whose spouse dies and takes a several week leave-of-absence from work due to grief B. An individual who loses their job as a result of increasing mistakes related to executive functioning...
Rise of the “Zombie drug,” Xylazine, in the United States
I like to keep updated on the latest news related to psychiatry. While I don’t work directly with patients struggling with substance use disorders currently, I think it's helpful to know what’s going on generally in the addiction field. In fact, 17.3%, or almost...
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