by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Mar 26, 2026 | Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders
One of the most common challenges psych nurse practitioners face is deprescribing—knowing when and how to safely reduce or discontinue medications. Implementing effective deprescribing tips is essential to optimize patient medication management and improve outcomes....
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Mar 19, 2026 | Thoughts and Reflections
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I’ve learned that one of the most important things you can do is embrace the “I don’t know yet” mindset. This approach means recognizing the limits of your current knowledge and staying open to learning new things, which is crucial...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Feb 26, 2026 | Clinical support resources
This past weekend, a simple moment in a movie theater caught my attention: people leaving behind popcorn containers and candy wrappers. It reminded me how small acts of consideration can make someone else’s day easier. That thought led me to appreciate how considerate...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Feb 24, 2026 | Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders
Everyone who wants to improve their prescribing confidence hears the same advice:“Just study more medication guides and clinical practice guidelines.” But today, I want to offer a non-traditional, yet powerful, piece of advice: Develop a systematic clinical reasoning...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Nov 11, 2025 | Diagnosis/Assessment tips for treating mental disorders
As a provider who primarily treats adults, my experience with ADHD diagnosis and treatment has been limited. Over the past few years, I’ve been learning more about diagnosing and managing ADHD, especially in the adult population. What’s become clear is just how much...