Trube

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1. Can NPs work as RN's?

   Trube replied to 1nuttynurse's topic in NP

   I agree totally. I enjoyed working as a RN, but chose to go back to school because I wanted more. I know of one NP whose specialty Spine practice closed when the surgeon he was working with retired. Desirous of a new position close to home, with ben...

2. states NP's practice solo?

   Trube replied to 1nuttynurse's topic in NP

   It varies by state. I live in Oregon. We can work indipendantly of a physician. As a relatively new grad, I would not think of hanging a shingle and doing my own thing. That being said, I do work part time in a NP only practice. There are 4 of us to...

3. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   Trube replied to jstuben's topic in NP

   Typically, PAs are known to work more in the OR, however NPs can also work in surgery. My background was as a RN, then RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant), then FNP. I continue to assist in the OR. Both professions work in hospitals as well. I am...

4. tight job market in CA of all places?!?

   Trube replied to fiveofpeep's topic in NP

   I'll be honest, that surprises me. I graduated from my NP (Nurse Practitioner) program just over a year ago and have not had difficulty with employment. Part of the reason is that I was already working in one setting while going to school, but I als...

5. Need help choosing specialty

   Trube replied to laRN1's topic in General Nursing

   Believe me, you don't want to try and specialize without gaining experience in an area first. For me, as a FNP (X 1 year now), I am looking at specializing, but am maintaining my family practice position, as to not lose skills. The odd thing is that ...

6. Are u ever in the OR

   Trube replied to love-d-OR's topic in NP

   Great question. After graudating Nursing school, I was hired directly into the OR. I became an RNFA then went back to school to become a NP. Given my background, this made for an easy transition into the OR as a NP. So, yes I now work both in the O...