by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, APRN, 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, APRN, 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, APRN, 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...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, APRN, PMHNP | Sep 13, 2022 | Advocacy, Career Advice, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
It began with my preceptor I’ve been lucky enough to have had a few different mentors, or guides, early on in my career as a nurse practitioner. One of my first mentors was a physician (we’ll call him Dr T) who I have learned so much from over the years, especially in...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, APRN, PMHNP | Jul 26, 2022 | Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Interpreting abnormal lab values is difficult for most new grads. Which abnormal labs do you need to worry about? (not all slightly out of range values warrant concern) When do you refer your patient to a specialist provider? In answering these questions, you should...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, APRN, PMHNP | Jul 19, 2022 | Career Advice, Salary and Negotiation, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Do you know how many patients a nurse practitioner sees on average per hour? 57.4% of NPs see 3 or more patients in an hour. Is that a surprising stat or what?! It’s extremely important in the interview process when looking for a job as an NP to ask what the patient...