by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Jan 20, 2026 | Career Advice, Clinical support resources
You know those moments early in your career that make you cringe a little when you look back? If you’re a new grad psych NP—or even an RN—you’ve probably had a few moments like that too. When I started as a psych NP, I made several mistakes that I now view as valuable...
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 Hillary Sciscoe | Apr 4, 2024 | Case studies and stories
As nurse practitioners, we encounter a myriad of challenges when managing patients with mental health disorders. One such challenge is navigating the impact of lifestyle factors on psychotropic medication efficacy and safety. Let’s explore a fictional scenario...