Choosing psychiatric NP

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You have probably seen one or more of the many inspirational posters about decisions. A visual such as a forked road or a street sign is typically pictured, along with a quote designed to inspire.

Often decisions are not so easily inspired. Perhaps you discovered this when choosing a specialty within the MSN program. This decision is a critical part of your plan for success, and you no doubt want to get it right. This is yet another area where your network can help, as well as other sources of information that can help you make an informed choice.

 

To Prepare:

 

Reflect on your decision to pursue a specialty within the MSN program, including your professional and academic goals as they relate to your program/specialization.

 

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An explanation of your choice of a nursing specialty within the program (In my case Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) You can write the reason for choosing psychiatric NP was my having been working in psych for 10 years as well as the need for mental health services on the underserve communities. Describe any difficulties you had (or are having) in making your choice, and the factors that drove/are driving your decision. Identify at least one professional organization affiliated with your chosen specialty and provide details on becoming a member. (Nursing Organization would be APNA America Psychiatric Nurse Association).

 

APA format please use 3 sources of references within the last 5 years

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