Lindsay Hill - Psych NP Mentor - PMHNP Mentor

In this deep-dive episode, we unpack Starting a Psychiatric Private Practice in 2026: The Complete PMHNP Roadmap. Launching a psychiatric private practice as a PMHNP in 2026 requires navigating credentialing, insurance paneling, EHR selection, and business formation. This step-by-step roadmap covers everything from LLC formation to getting your first patients, with timelines and cost estimates for each phase. Read the full post: https://psychnpfellowship.com/starting-psychiatric-private-practice-2026-pmhnp-guide/

In this deep-dive episode, we unpack Lithium Prescribing in 2026: Updated Renal Safety Guidelines for PMHNPs. New 2026 consensus guidelines revise lithium renal monitoring protocols, recommending eGFR checks every 3 months for the first year and introducing risk-stratified monitoring thereafter. PMHNPs prescribing lithium should update their lab schedules and understand the new evidence on long-term renal outcomes. Read the full post: https://psychnpfellowship.com/lithium-prescribing-renal-safety-guidelines-2026-pmhnp/

In this deep-dive episode, we unpack Clozapine Monitoring Updates 2026: REMS Changes Every PMHNP Must Know. The FDA has streamlined clozapine REMS requirements for 2026, reducing ANC monitoring frequency for established patients while maintaining safety guardrails. PMHNPs prescribing clozapine need to understand the new tiered monitoring schedule, updated dispensing rules, and documentation changes that take effect this year. Read the full post: https://psychnpfellowship.com/clozapine-monitoring-rems-changes-2026-pmhnp/

In this deep-dive episode, we unpack PMHNP Mentorship That Makes a Difference. Audio Overview Listen to an in-depth podcast of this post Two hosts break down the full article — no reading required. Your browser does not support audio playback. You earned your degree. You passed your boards. And then you sat down across from your first real patient — the one whose chart didn’t match any textbook case study you’d ever seen — and thought: What do I actually do now? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Studies consistently show that new-graduate nurse practitioners report feeling underprepared for independent clinical practice, even from excellent programs. The gap between academic training and confident real-world practice is well-documented — and it’s not because the education was bad. It’s because clinical confidence is built through experience, mentorship, and Read the full post: https://psychnpfellowship.com/pmhnp-mentorship-that-makes-a-difference/

In this deep-dive episode, we unpack DEA Telehealth Prescribing Rules for 2026: What PMHNPs Running a Practice Need to Know. The DEA extended telehealth prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances through December 31, 2026 . PMHNPs can continue prescribing Schedule II-V meds via video without a prior in-person visit — but permanent rules are coming, and they’ll likely tighten requirements. If you’re building or running a telehealth practice, now is the time to audit your documentation, build hybrid workflows, and prepare for a Special Registration for Telemedicine that may become mandatory. The window to build your practice on the current rules is closing. Read the full post: https://psychnpfellowship.com/dea-telehealth-prescribing-rules-2026-pmhnp/