Hard disagree. In Illinois a solo practitioner PMHNP has a doctorate and three years inpatient psych experience. If schizophrenics are the population that NP has the most experience with, they're probably a better option than some psychiatrists. In a state where NPs are only required to have a masters I'd agree, though.
Schizophrenia is almost always going to be out of the scope of practice for a PMHNP that knows their limits. To suggest otherwise is reckless.
Hard disagree. In Illinois a solo practitioner PMHNP has a doctorate and three years inpatient psych experience. If schizophrenics are the population that NP has the most experience with, they're probably a better option than some psychiatrists. In a state where NPs are only required to have a masters I'd agree, though.
NPs are "probably better" than physicians in dealing with medically complex patients? You're past reason.
Nothing says "principled communist" quite like a big mad, gatekeeping MD. Drown in pig shit, you arrogant prick.