by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Nov 18, 2025 | Clinical support resources
Psychotropic medications aren’t always budget-friendly, and for some patients, that price tag becomes a serious barrier to getting the treatment they need. When affordability blocks access to care, prescription assistance programs can be a game changer. I once worked...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Nov 13, 2025 | Best practices
As a psychiatric provider, ordering the right baseline labs for schizophrenia is essential to assess your patient’s overall health and safely prescribe medications. Before starting treatment, labs help rule out medical conditions that might mimic or worsen psychiatric...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Nov 6, 2025 | Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders
“All I know is that I know nothing.” — Socrates We’re not diving into philosophy here, but Socrates had a point. In clinical practice, especially as a PMHNP, it often feels like the more we learn, the more we realize we still need to review. This is especially true...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Aug 26, 2025 | Best practices
As PMHNPs, our medication choices shape how patients experience the world. Understanding neurotransmission rules isn’t just theoretical—it can improve safety, reduce side effects, and lead to better outcomes. Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers that...