by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Dec 11, 2025 | Clinical support resources
Charting. It’s one of the most time-consuming and least enjoyable parts of being a psychiatric nurse practitioner. If you’ve ever looked at your screen after hours thinking “this is the bane of my existence,” you’re not alone. While there are dozens of...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Nov 18, 2025 | Clinical support resources
Psychotropic medications aren’t always budget-friendly, and for some patients, that price tag becomes a serious barrier to getting the treatment they need. When affordability blocks access to care, prescription assistance programs can be a game changer. I once worked...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Oct 30, 2025 | Clinical support resources
As we head deeper into fall, I find myself wanting to cozy up and dive into a good book. Maybe it’s the shorter days, but something about this time of year makes me want to hibernate and learn. Do you ever feel the same way? This seasonal shift reminds me of the books...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Oct 14, 2025 | Clinical support resources
As we move into autumn, many of us feel an almost Pavlovian urge to learn, read, and grow. I know I do. This natural inclination for some of us likely stems from the ingrained “back-to-school” season, even if we’re no longer students. If you’re an NP...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Sep 11, 2025 | Clinical support resources
A significant advancement in psychotropic treatments is NeuroStar TMS receiving FDA approval for adolescents ages 15 and up. This makes it the first and only TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) therapy cleared as an adjunct treatment for adolescents. TMS was...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Aug 21, 2025 | Clinical support resources, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
If you’re anything like me, one of the most frustrating parts of being a PMHNP is documentation. Psychiatric charting templates can make all the difference. Charting can quickly become the bane of your existence when you’re juggling back-to-back patients,...