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 | 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...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, APRN, PMHNP | Dec 30, 2021 | Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
There’s a lot that needs to be done after you graduate from NP school. Often, many of these things aren’t discussed very clearly in school, making you feel overwhelmed after you graduate. What adds to the confusion and stress is that the timeline for various required...