Deep Dive with Lindsay Hill, DNP, PMHNP - Psych NP Mentor - PMHNP Mentor

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In this deep-dive episode, we unpack Collaborative Practice Agreements for PMHNPs: Negotiation, Compliance, and Independence.

Whether your state requires collaborative practice agreements or you’re transitioning to full practice authority, understanding CPA structure, negotiation strategies, and compliance requirements protects your career and your patients. This guide covers what every PMHNP needs to know about CPAs in 2026.

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In this deep-dive episode, we unpack Substance Use Screening in Psychiatric Practice: A PMHNP Clinical Protocol.

Every psychiatric patient deserves systematic substance use screening, but many PMHNPs lack a structured protocol. This guide provides a step-by-step clinical workflow using validated tools like AUDIT, DAST-10, and SBIRT, with practical guidance on brief interventions, referral pathways, and documentation.

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Three out of four PMHNPs who try to start a patient on a long-acting injectable antipsychotic do it wrong on the first attempt — under-load, over-overlap, wrong second-dose interval. Two hosts walk through the 2026 fix: when to actually offer the LAI (first-episode psychosis, schizophrenia maintenance, bipolar I with mixed features), the molecule-specific loading and oral-overlap rules for aripiprazole (Maintena, Asimtufii), paliperidone palmitate (Sustenna day 1 / day 8 / monthly), and risperidone (Consta vs. Uzedy), the missed-dose windows for each, and the 90-day monitoring schedule that decides whether the patient is still on the injection at year one. Full post and dose-conversion tables at https://psychnpfellowship.com/lai-antipsychotic-transition-protocol-pmhnp-2026/

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In this deep-dive episode, we unpack Motivational Interviewing for PMHNPs: Practical Techniques That Improve Medication Adherence.

Motivational interviewing isn’t just a therapy technique—it’s one of the most powerful tools PMHNPs have for improving medication adherence, reducing no-shows, and building therapeutic alliance. This guide translates MI principles into practical, time-efficient techniques you can use in a 15-minute med management visit.

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In this deep-dive episode, we unpack Pediatric Psychopharmacology for PMHNPs: Safe Prescribing for Children and Adolescents.

Prescribing psychiatric medications for children and adolescents requires different pharmacological considerations, monitoring protocols, and risk-benefit discussions than adult psychiatry. This guide covers FDA-approved pediatric indications, weight-based dosing, black box warning management, and the unique ethical considerations PMHNPs navigate when treating minors.

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In this deep-dive episode, we unpack PTSD Treatment Updates for PMHNPs: Pharmacotherapy Beyond Sertraline in 2026.

PTSD pharmacotherapy has evolved well beyond first-line SSRIs. This guide covers the updated evidence for prazosin, second-generation antipsychotic augmentation, emerging MDMA-assisted therapy developments, and practical prescribing strategies for the complex, comorbid PTSD presentations PMHNPs see in clinical practice.

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In this deep-dive episode, we unpack AI Tools for PMHNPs in 2026: What’s Actually Useful and What’s Hype.

AI tools are flooding healthcare, but most PMHNPs don’t know which ones are worth their time. This guide separates the genuinely useful AI applications for psychiatric practice, including documentation assistants, clinical decision support, and patient engagement tools, from the overpromises and the tools that aren’t ready for clinical use yet.

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In this deep-dive episode, we unpack Anxiety Treatment Beyond SSRIs: A PMHNP Prescribing Guide for 2026.

SSRIs remain first-line for anxiety disorders, but many patients need alternatives due to inadequate response, intolerable side effects, or comorbid conditions. This guide covers evidence-based second-line and augmentation strategies including buspirone, hydroxyzine, gabapentinoids, SNRIs, and emerging options PMHNPs should have in their clinical toolkit.

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In this deep-dive episode, we unpack Medicare and Medicaid Billing for PMHNPs: A 2026 Reimbursement Guide.

PMHNPs now bill Medicare at 85% of the physician fee schedule, with full parity in many Medicaid programs. Understanding the specific billing rules, modifier requirements, incident-to billing, and common denial reasons can significantly increase your collections and reduce administrative burden.

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In this deep-dive episode, we unpack Self-Care for PMHNPs: Preventing Burnout in a Field That Burns Bright.

PMHNPs experience burnout at alarming rates, with recent surveys showing 40-50% report symptoms. The nature of psychiatric work creates unique risk factors including emotional labor, administrative burden, and the weight of managing patient safety concerns. Evidence-based prevention strategies focus on boundaries, peer support, and systemic changes rather than yoga and bubble baths.

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