by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Dec 18, 2025 | Thoughts and Reflections, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Every NP has had that moment—questioning their skillset, second-guessing a decision, or feeling like there’s still so much to learn. If that’s where you are now, know this: you’re not alone, and you’re likely growing in ways you don’t even realize. So, what truly...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Dec 16, 2025 | Diagnosis/Assessment tips for treating mental disorders
You’ve probably heard it before—”ADHD is overdiagnosed in adults”. Maybe you’ve even had colleagues or friends voice concerns that stimulants are being prescribed too freely, especially in light of the national shortage. And with TikTok influencers...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Dec 11, 2025 | Clinical support resources
Charting. It’s one of the most time-consuming and least enjoyable parts of being a psychiatric nurse practitioner. If you’ve ever looked at your screen after hours thinking “this is the bane of my existence,” you’re not alone. While there are dozens of...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Dec 9, 2025 | Diagnosis/Assessment tips for treating mental disorders
Have you ever opened a patient’s chart, scanned a long list of psychiatric medications, and wondered, “How did we get here?” Or faced a swirl of overlapping symptoms and felt unsure which direction to go first? If so, you’re not alone. Even seasoned PMHNPs encounter...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Dec 4, 2025 | Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders
When prescribing psychotropic medications, lifestyle factors often make or break the safety and effectiveness of treatment. As PMHNPs, our clinical decisions can’t stop at the medication alone—we have to consider what else patients are doing in their day-to-day lives...