Zorra

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1. Home visit safety

   Zorra replied to Zorra's topic in General Nursing

   I now do check the sex offender registry prior to visiting a new patient and I wanted the company to advise all staff to do this but they haven't. I also carry pepper spray. I would like a silent panic button supplied to all staff that would send c...

2. Home visit safety

   Zorra posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello- I have worked in multiple jobs as a nurse or an NP making home visits. I have realized that there were few if any safety precautions put into place by the agencies to protect their staff's safety. It usually consisted of video trainings on ...

3. AANP recert

   Zorra replied to Zorra's topic in NP

   "Treating" is a requirement for the clinical hours you count towards recert. And they confirmed the hours would count towards the 1000 required. So I'd say, yes!

4. AANP recert

   Zorra replied to Zorra's topic in NP

   I ended up emailing AANP after I posted this and they answered me quickly. Thanks for responding!

5. AANP recert

   Zorra replied to Zorra's topic in NP

   Thanks for the discussion, DizzyJon. I appreciate your point of view.

6. AANP recert

   Zorra replied to Zorra's topic in NP

   DizzyJon- I think that it is the level at which one is treating that may be the issue. RN's definitely treat patients - a wound care treatment, applying ice, hanging an IV. Providing a consultation with the expertise of an NP (or an MD for that mat...

7. AANP recert

   Zorra replied to Zorra's topic in NP

   Thank you TammyG. I have thought a lot about this and I agree with you. I absolutely use my NP education and skills everyday and I could not do what I do at an RN level. Providers are consulting me for my expertise in palliative care. It is true ...

8. AANP recert

   Zorra replied to Zorra's topic in NP

   Thanks for your input! I appreciate it.

9. AANP recert

   Zorra posted a topic in NP

   Hi everyone- I'm new here and have a pressing question. I have been a nurse practitioner for almost 5 years so it's time for my first AANP recert. I was looking over all the requirements and have a question. I work as a palliative care consultant...