by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Apr 23, 2026 | Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Spring is often a season of fresh growth—and over here at Stress Free Psych NP, it’s no different. We’ve been expanding our Mental Health Mastermind community and growing our Mental Disorders Crash Course, all with one goal in mind: helping psych NPs like you...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Apr 21, 2026 | Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Starting out as a new psych NP can be both exciting and overwhelming. One challenge many face early on is imposter syndrome as a psych NP — that nagging feeling that you’re not quite qualified or don’t belong. I remember when I received my first office, complete with...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Apr 16, 2026 | Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders
Your patient calls you and says: “The Prozac was working great for my depression, but now I’m having trouble sleeping, feeling restless, and my thoughts are racing. Should I stop taking it?” What’s your next move as a psych NP? A. Discontinue Prozac...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Apr 14, 2026 | Clinical support resources, Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders
As a psych NP, knowing the ins and outs of medications is critical—especially when it comes to SSRI steady state, a concept that often flies under the radar. While SSRIs are among the most frequently prescribed psychotropic medications, they’re not all...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Apr 9, 2026 | Career Advice, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Feeling the pressure to know everything as a new psych NP is almost a rite of passage. I remember how overwhelming it felt—trying to have all the right answers, managing complex patient situations, and constantly wondering if I was doing it “right.” But if there’s one...