PMHNP Practice Environment And State Regulation

Part 1

To prepare for this Discussion:

  • Review the Learning Resources.
  • Develop an interview format you would use for an initial interview of a client.

Post:

  • Attach the interview format document you would use for an initial interview of a client.
  • Describe what interview format your preceptor uses for the initial interview of a client.
  • Describe which element of your interview format is most helpful in your practice.

Part 2

To prepare for this Practicum Journal:

  • Review the interactive nurse practitioner (NP) scope of practice law guide in your Learning Resources.
  • Review your state regulations and a neighboring state or state in which you would like to practice.
  • Reflect on how to approach relocating licensure from one state to another.
  • Review certification exam requirements for PMHNPs.

Write a 2- to 3-page paper in which you do the following:

  • Describe the PMHNP practice environment for your home state, highlighting restrictions or limitations for practice.
  • Compare the PMHNP practice environment in your home state with a neighboring state or a state in which you would like to practice.
  • Describe a professional and/or clinical practice issue a new PMHNP will need to consider and address with the certification, licensure, credentialing, or relocation process.
  • Develop a checklist for passing the national certification exam, including a detailed timeline that includes academic preparation (study plan), registration, financial preparation, etc.