by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Jun 26, 2025 | Career Advice, Thoughts and Reflections
I have a very clear memory of a time I felt completely out of place in my nurse practitioner role. And surprisingly, it didn’t happen in my first few weeks on the job—it was nearly a year into practice when a patient reminded me just how tough it can be when patients...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Jun 19, 2025 | Career Advice, Clinical support resources
If you’re a psychiatric nurse practitioner (psych NP), you already know how overwhelming the volume of information and tools available today can be. Finding the right psych NP practice support resources can make your days more efficient and stress-free while improving...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Jun 10, 2025 | Career Advice, Trends
Over the past several years, telehealth practice has dramatically expanded, offering improved access to care for patients and greater flexibility for psychiatric nurse practitioners (psych NPs). With those benefits, however, comes the challenge of keeping up with...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Jun 4, 2025 | Career Advice, Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders
When working with individuals diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder, understanding and ordering the correct baseline labs for bipolar disorder is critical in ensuring patient safety and optimal treatment. As psychiatric nurse practitioners, we often encounter...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Dec 19, 2024 | Career Advice, Thoughts and Reflections
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...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Sep 3, 2024 | Career Advice, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
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...