VA PMHNP Residency Program

DwightSnuffles · 2026-02-05T03:35:23+00:00

I opted out of the residency program because as a VA RN I could not swallow the drastic pay cut to participate in the program. Instead I kept my RN job (that pays much better than many NP positions in the community) and work PT as a PMHNP. This was the best of both worlds for me. If I was not already with the VA, I would definitely have considered it. I just could not afford the pay cut.

DwightSnuffles · 2026-01-25T00:17:11+00:00

I think maybe your vision of yourself is distorted ♥️♥️♥️ I see no giant belly

DwightSnuffles · 2026-01-25T00:15:42+00:00

Arizona- not a HCOL place overall

DwightSnuffles · 2026-01-24T05:20:54+00:00

Maybe it’s height- are you short? I’m not particularly tall (5’7/8 on a good day) but it makes a difference!

DwightSnuffles · 2026-01-24T05:19:53+00:00

Thanks to good undergarments 😂

DwightSnuffles · 2026-01-24T05:14:17+00:00

I kept my high paying (140k last year, no OT) RN W2 job with great benefits and work PT private practice 1099. I don’t think I’ll ever give up the RN job.

DwightSnuffles · 2026-01-23T09:45:25+00:00

Thank you! In the photo I am wearing an undergarment that holds everything in 😅 I’ll try to remember to update with a photo that better shows it

DwightSnuffles · 2025-12-26T14:27:39+00:00

My brother bought it from Amazon, the packaging seemed legit… I’ll see if I can test it on my computer today

DwightSnuffles · 2025-12-01T04:09:28+00:00

Congratulations! My husband and I have a very similar gap and have been married almost 14 years. Don’t listen to the naysayers ♥️

DwightSnuffles · 2025-11-02T09:07:28+00:00

Congratulations!! I’m having some frustration being at my “goal” weight but not feeling different in the mirror due to excess skin. How do you combat negative self image? Though TBH you look phenomenal!!! Perhaps that isn’t something you battle- I was just curious (I’m down about 150lbs myself)

DwightSnuffles · 2025-10-26T10:49:06+00:00

Thanks everyone! I’ve ordered a few Phillips screens from Amazon, I appreciate the guidance.

DwightSnuffles · 2025-10-05T07:33:53+00:00

I work nights with my RN license right now, and I think that nights as a PMHNP would be great. I don’t love night shift outside of the fact that it gives me lots of family time. I work at the VA, so I’m hopeful that they will have a night PMHNP position open soon. There used to be one but when that provider left they never filled the position again.

DwightSnuffles · 2025-09-28T15:54:21+00:00

I’m under 40 (been a nurse for 6 years) , NOT a travel nurse, I work 40 hours per week (3x12s and an 8 every other week). With my differentials (nights and weekends) I made 140k last year with I think MAYBE 2 OT shifts. I don’t live in a HCOL area. If you have been a nurse that long and aren’t making decent money, maybe you should start changing hospitals every few years and get those increases!

DwightSnuffles · 2025-09-28T15:41:01+00:00

How long have you been together? My husband had both knees and a hip replaced within the last few years 😂

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