dhigbee

dhigbee has 8 years experience and specializes in FNP.

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1. Online FNP/ACNP Programs

   dhigbee replied to ernursechic's topic in Advanced

   This is a late reply, but hope it's helpful. University of Southern Indiana has a good program. I graduated from their FNP program in 2005. PM me if you have further questions.

2. FNP program at University of southern indiana

   dhigbee replied to PRIMESTAR1's topic in NP

   I graduated from their FNP program in 2005 (with a MSN). It was a good program, with competent, caring instructors. Like all nursing programs, there was more emphasis on nursing theory and research than I would have prefered. Finding preceptors in...

3. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   dhigbee replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   Not correct. A DNP requires 2-3 years after the Masters degree. To go directly from the Bachelor's in Nursing to the DNP is around 4 years of full-time study.

4. Can you work full time while attending NP school?

   dhigbee replied to ThePrestige's topic in NP

   When I went to school, I did the 2 year MSN program in 3 years (part-time) plus I worked 16 hours (or less)/week. That was definitely as much as I wanted to manage at one time! At my particular program, the faculty recommended against anyone (workin...

5. discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

   dhigbee replied to RN to Medschool's topic in NP

   Incorrect in my state. Chemistry is required, along with anatomy, physiology, biology and micro (among other courses) for ADN programs. Dana

6. How did you overcome the "Imposter Syndrome"

   dhigbee replied to mom and nurse's topic in NP

   I suffered with the impostor syndrome with my first several months of practice. Not because I missed bedside nursing at all, but because I saw myself making decisions that could have major affects on my patients' health status, and felt unsure in my...

7. Do NP's Practice Medicine?

   dhigbee replied to Dr. Tammy, FNP/GNP-C's topic in NP

   I've decided that I no longer care what you call it. I just want to take care of my patients' healthcare needs to the best of my ability. To do that I pull from many disciplines (nursing, medicine, psychology, teaching, counseling, PT, and so forth...

8. Do you think NP's are "midlevels"?

   dhigbee replied to Dr. Tammy, FNP/GNP-C's topic in NP

   I like this designation better as well. I'd take it over mid-level provider any day. Dana

9. Differential diagnosis: NP or CNS?

   dhigbee replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in NP

   Differential diagnosis is something I do with every patient I see in the clinic settiing. (I'm an FNP). I expect it would be the same in any setting. Otherwise you could be missing things, to the detriment of your patient.

10. states NP's practice solo?

    dhigbee replied to 1nuttynurse's topic in NP

    Well, not really. In Oklahoma our practice is independent, and is regulated by the state BON. In order to prescribe, however; we need a "supervising physician", who is available via telephone or email (or onsite) should we need a consult. The phys...

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

    dhigbee replied to jstuben's topic in NP

    I would think that most any hospital nursing experience would help to prepare for the nurse practitioner role. I never planned to be a hospital nurse long-term, but I "did my dues" in preparation for obtaining a masters degree. Specifically, I lear...

12. For the ACNP's, why acute care?

    dhigbee replied to CrazyPremed's topic in NP

    FNP's training is ideally suited to primary care, i.e. in a medical office, minor emergency, or community health center. In certain areas of the country, states are preferring ACNPs for hospital work, because their training is better suited for wor...

13. ANP vs. FNP for cardiology?

    dhigbee replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in NP

    As far as I remember, I had to have a minimum of 720 clinical hours for my FNP program. I don't think this is unusual for FNP programs. I searched online, but was unable to find the number of hours necessary for certification as a FNP. Dana

14. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    dhigbee replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

    Somehow the posts that I was responding to disappeared. What I mean by the post above was it's probably healthier for one's psyche to stay away from the student doctor forums.

15. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    dhigbee replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

    I'm just not sure it's worse the pain and frustration of endlessly reading these posts. It's important to know that these attitudes are out there, but don't let your practice or your self-image be influenced by them. Continue providing the care tha...