ILoveIceCream

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1. New grad thinking about FNP school

   ILoveIceCream replied to ccatch3306's topic in NP

   I totally respect the above points-of-view, but I'd like to offer an alternative perspective. I'm a new grad RN now in FNP school and I'm doing great and feeling relatively comfortable with the transitioning role. I went through nursing school know...

2. Admitting Privileges

   ILoveIceCream posted a topic in NP

   I was wondering if nurse practitioners in any of the independent-practice states also have independent admitting privileges. Does anyone know? Thanks! :)

3. MALE NP

   ILoveIceCream replied to uwa2012's topic in NP

   I'm a male NP student. There are lots of male NPs in practice. If that's a career path you're interested in, go for it! :)

4. NP/MPH

   ILoveIceCream posted a topic in NP

   Any NPs out there who also have an MPH degree? Have you found the MPH is a beneficial addition to your knowledge base? Has having an MPH expanded your role at all? Thanks! :)

5. PA vs. ACNP

   ILoveIceCream replied to ILoveIceCream's topic in NP Students

   Anyone?

6. PA vs. ACNP

   ILoveIceCream replied to ILoveIceCream's topic in NP Students

   I think it's related to the fact that more PAs work in higher-paying specialties (like ED, ICU, Surgery, etc...).

7. PA vs. ACNP

   ILoveIceCream posted a topic in NP Students

   I was wondering if there is any advantage to being an ACNP versus a PA in adult acute care. I can see how, in states where NPs have independent practice, being a primary care NP versus a primary care PA could be advantageous. However, would an NP's...

8. Family NP, Ped, NP, Psych NP

   ILoveIceCream replied to Julz034's topic in CNS

   I'm pretty sure it's within the scope of practice of primary care nurse practitioners to treat uncomplicated mental illness (like non-refractory depression and anxiety).

9. Family PMHNP

   ILoveIceCream posted a topic in NP

   Some programs describe a Family PMHNP as attending to the mental health needs of persons of all ages. Some programs describe a Family PMHNP as attending to the mental health needs of mainly children and adolescents (and adults only within the contex...

10. WHCNP vs CNM

    ILoveIceCream replied to futureTMA's topic in CNM

    Are WHNPs able to provide full-scope primary care services to women (versus only OB/GYN care)? Are CNMs?

11. are there any PMHNPs?

    ILoveIceCream replied to LolaBunnie's topic in NP

    I was wondering...are you an Adult PMHNP or a Family PMHNP?

12. call

    ILoveIceCream replied to ILoveIceCream's topic in NP

    Thanks so much for the info!

13. call

    ILoveIceCream replied to ILoveIceCream's topic in NP

    Anyone?

14. call

    ILoveIceCream posted a topic in NP

    What does it mean to be "on call" as a primary care NP? When I think of after-hours primary care complaints, I imagine patients going to an urgent care or ER. This is not always the case? Thanks!

15. NP protocols

    ILoveIceCream posted a topic in NP

    Hi, Everyone. I imagine this has been asked before, so I apologize for the redundancy. My question is about protocols for nurse practitioners. Can someone explain what they are/how they work/give an example? I've heard it referred to as "cookbook ...