by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Oct 9, 2025 | Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
One of the more stressful aspects of being a nurse practitioner that I certainly didn’t feel prepared for during my MSN program was managing patient medication requests. Especially when patients demand specific medications or try to dictate the course of treatment....
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Sep 9, 2025 | Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Several years ago, I received my very own office for the first time. I had a desk, a computer, a big comfy swiveling chair, and privacy—a real office with a door. It felt surreal. This was my first job as a new nurse practitioner. A New Chapter Begins The first few...
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,...
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...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Oct 20, 2022 | Career Advice, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Once you’ve been extended a formal job offer, most nurse practitioners do a happy dance and get ready to sign on the dotted line. This is a mistake. Contract negotiation is key part of the job process and skipping over this is leaving opportunity on the table. Why...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Oct 6, 2022 | Career Advice, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Essential Interview Questions for Nurse Practitioners: A Complete Guide to Two-Way Interviewing Are you preparing for nurse practitioner job interviews? While most healthcare professionals focus solely on impressing their potential employer, successful interviewing...