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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.
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...
Writing Gender-Affirming Surgery Letters: A Guide for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
Understanding Gender-Affirming Surgery Support Letters Did you know that every year, about 48,000 individuals in the United States seek gender-affirming surgery? That’s a lot of people! And guess what? As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, you play a vital role in...
Uncovering the role of lifestyle in mental health treatment
As nurse practitioners, we encounter a myriad of challenges when managing patients with mental health disorders. One such challenge is navigating the impact of lifestyle factors on psychotropic medication efficacy and safety. Let’s explore a fictional scenario...
Why prescribing benzodiazepines harms patients’ progress
Raise your hand if conversations with patients about benzodiazepines is one of your favorite things? I'm not the most confrontational provider or person, so conversations surrounding benzo tapers and benzo education aren’t the most fun for me. I’ve had my fair share...
Claire’s depth of knowledge and personal experiences have made her an invaluable resource for our listeners. She consistently delivers practical, actionable advice that empowers mental health providers to overcome the challenges of the profession.
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