[M A R S]

First thing, what is a nurse practitioner of psychiatry? Should it make sense someone to see a Psychiatrist or a Psychologist?

 

[bright23]

What is the situation exactly?

I doubt the nurse practitioner can prescribe medicine, so its probably the first step before seeing a psychiatrist.

 

[M A R S]

I found out that a nurse practitioner is a psychologist that can prescribe meds.

 

[bright23]

Well, a consultation can't hurt. You have freedom of choice and the opportunity to ask questions. I don't see anything negative about this, but I would regard it as a first step to seeing a therapist and more regular psychiatrist.

Appears like there's nothing to lose, but keep in mind the fact s/he is not a doctor, and is somewhat limited for that reason.

I'd recommend being wary if they prescribe benzos ? klonopin, ativan, etc. When I was hospitalized years back they wouldn't give me any because of my history of drug and alcohol abuse.

 

[Sojourner]

I do not think a nurse practitioner has a Ph.D. A NP is who you see when you don't have a very serious problem; he or she may not even have a master's degree (probably doesn't).

Psychologists in the US cannot say "psychologist" on their office door unless they have a Ph.D.