1. Title slide: Name, PMHNP graduate, state for a license
2. ANCC: What are the application process and eligibility for the PMHNP exam?
3. What are your preparations for the ANCC Board certification exam?
4. Licensing: What state are you planning to license in initially? What are the requirements and steps for a license?
5. Prescribing license: Does your state require a separate prescription license? Does your state require specific hours of pharmacology for the initial license?
6. ConEd.: What continuing education requirements are required to renew a license for your state?
7. Autonomous Practice: Does your state allow autonomous practice? Are there requirements, or can you practice independently upon receiving board certification and license?
8. Insurance Credentialing: Research the insurance credentialing process for a new provider. How long will this take before you can practice if you plan to accept insurance and be paneled by insurance companies? (Note: This may increase your time from graduation to the start date of employment with some employers)
9. Job Search: What specialty/population will you search for in psychiatric care? How do you plan to stand out and differentiate yourself from other applicants for your dream job?
10. Summary your PMHNP student experience
11. References (APA format, minimum of 3 references used)