by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Aug 28, 2025 | Thoughts and Reflections
As mental health providers, we often advocate for balance, rest, therapy, and sometimes medication. But too often, we neglect taking the advice we give to our patients which can contribute to provider burnout. Prescriber mental health deserves just as much attention...
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 | 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 | Aug 30, 2022 | Career Advice, Thoughts and Reflections
What differentiates good nurse practitioners (NPs) from great nurse practitioners? Great providers truly care for their patients. Patients, and people in general, can tell when they’re not valued or when their health is not valued. They can tell when they’re just...