@drnursesyd: that’s my OPINION🗣️🗣️ I don’t think there’s a situation where having more inpatient experience will work *against* you — but I remember hearing all the time that I *had* to work inpatient for X amount of years in order to be a good NP. and in retrospect I just don’t think that’s true🤷🏻♀️ DISCLAIMER!!! This video does not constitute therapy or medical advice. No patient/provider relationship is formed by viewing or engaging with this content. All decisions about medications should be made with your provider. #psychnp #psychnurse #nursing #nursepractitioner #nursepractitionerstudent
Get bedside experience, people. Even two years is too short. Build expertise. The choice to shorten the route is always visible in the provider’s impact. Don’t shorten the route. It takes at least five years to even be competent at nursing. Don’t rush.
2026-05-02 18:55:18
4
sarah_woodhall :
I’m only an RN but I’ve been inpatient psych for 8 years now and I think that I’m exponentially more well honed in than I was 2 years in. Milieu observations and picking up on the more subtle aspects of psych come with time and experience.
2026-04-28 03:12:56
7
akdl96 :
This is suuuuuch a refreshing take to hear as someone looking to make a career pivot and become a psych NP 🙏 do you have any thoughts on MDE programs that combine the BSN + MS in Psychiatry in one (longer) program?
2026-04-18 00:03:03
13
Letisha Stewart :
It helps with your assessment skills
2026-05-02 15:48:24
0
KB :
By my mentor please 🙏🏿
2026-05-09 02:59:50
0
lexy :
i do outpatient psych as a RN!! hoping that will translate well :)
2026-06-03 01:11:35
0
Dr. Georgette Quie, DNP :
I agree 100%
2026-06-06 06:02:06
0
vicgirl :
Thank you for this. Im so tired of the division in nursing that's created by us. Very real of you and refreshing!
2026-05-08 13:30:38
4
alhazeldianne :
I agree. I don't think you have to have specific inpatient experience to by a Psych NP, but I think having Psych Experience in general is invaluable. Psych remains a specialty for a reason. You would be a stronger NP if you had experience with every age level and different care levels offered in the mental health field.
2026-04-27 21:02:25
1
AJ :
Question: Do therapist have therapist?
2026-04-17 23:39:04
3
LifeOfAlishaxo :
Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏾 finally someone said it
2026-05-10 11:30:52
1
Nate Alexander :
You’re so awesome. Perfect explanation!!!
2026-05-14 22:01:51
1
caliNP :
Having a strong nursing foundation = a more informed, more educated NP in any specialty.
2026-04-18 04:24:30
2
Rodrigo neves :
from 0 to 10 how much dopamine does bilify gives if we have to say a nummber
2026-04-18 15:37:33
0
Pig the Pig :
Thank you for this perspective ❤️
2026-04-30 02:35:21
0
Tesa Annu Taju :
Thank you
2026-04-18 15:16:25
1
jenniferrrd :
Yes also did you have any doubts between choosing psych and fnp
2026-04-18 17:33:21
1
Yo :
Same thing with FNP. People always tryna hold you back
2026-04-18 21:36:41
1
Soft Lit Diary by Kee✨🤎🪷♌ :
My thoughts as well!!! Some many people try to hold nurses back, whether it be other nurses or lay people. Like go get the training you really want and leave other people alone!
2026-05-31 03:44:55
0
To see more videos from user @drnursesyd, please go to the Tikwm
homepage.