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As an advanced practice nurse (APRN), it is almost impossible to thrive in Michigan—one of the most restrictive states for NPs. These limits don’t just hold back providers; they hurt the people who needs the most care. I’ve dealt with crime and trauma first hand but usually faced limited resources, in which many people would […]
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Becoming a PMHNP-BC (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified) used to be ONLY completed via the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and in 2004, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) has decided to start offering the exam. However, some people expressed issues afterwards with obtaining a PMHNP certification via AANP. To give people a […]
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According to Chat GPT, here are some practical and effective ways to save money while running a psychiatric or mental health private practice, especially in 2025 when costs are rising for technology, insurance, and compliance… (with some added notes): Start lean and scale slowly: Begin with telehealth or a hybrid model to reduce office rent, […]
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When I started practicing as an NP, CPT coding was a pain and I thought it was personal, but for the last few years I’ve realized insurance companies are just purposely being a butthole to not cover anything! They are destroying healthcare and if you go on social media, some physicians have been speaking out […]
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🧠 Key Differences and Similarities Between Modern Involuntary Systems & Historical Insane Asylums Category Historical Insane Asylums (1800s–mid 1900s) Modern Involuntary Systems (Under Executive Order or Civil Commitment) Philosophy of Care Custodial: “Protect society from the mentally ill.” Public order and risk management, not always focused on long-term recovery. Voluntariness Often completely involuntary; patients had […]
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