annfaith

annfaith DNP, NP

Urology, Nephology, Internal Medicine

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About annfaith

annfaith has 10 years experience as a DNP, NP and specializes in Urology, Nephology, Internal Medicine.


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  1. How do you explain the DNP?

    I explain the DNP in terms of it being a terminal degree at the highest level for the profession. Much like the physical therapist, psychologist, and pharmacist who are not their Dr. Nurse. The degree in and of itself requires the individual to utili...
  2. New to Dialysis - What's the deal?

    Unfortunately this is how several units are run. I worked as Dialysis RN for over 7 years. Takes about 1 year to really get a grasp on things even with good support. Even as the charge nurse things could get crazy and behaviors even crazier. Settle i...
  3. Rheumatology NP

    Are there any Rheumatology NP's out there? I'm a new FNP who just started a few months ago and would like some assistance with some of the guides you used to help you during your transition into clinical practice.
  4. Okay to opt out of free lunches? (drug reps)

    When I was a new grad NP we had drug rep lunches daily as well. For me I took the opportunity to learn more indepth information about the drug. I still had the final decision on what medication was best for my patients, but the educational opportunit...
  5. Looking back.. any regrets as NP instead of PA?

    No Regrets. I am an NP and love the challenge that the position brings. We have to be diligent in our learning and stay up to date on the ever changing world of nursing, I love the autonomy and the responsibility but recognize the importance of netwo...
  6. homosexual patients

    I don't treat homosexuals any differerent. I do know that just like any patient it is our responsibility to establish a repore with the patient so that they can fully disclose all the information needed to treat them appropriately. I am a FNP and in ...
  7. Older nurse lacking computer skills

    What about the Dragon voice system. Cost about $100.00 and allows for dictation of notes once accessed. Check it out it may be able to help.
  8. AANP and ANCC Merger

    My mistake. Any ideas on the merger and its effects?
  9. AANP and ANCC Merger

    The merger is official as of Jan 1, 2013. Any thoughts as to how this will effect the FNP/ANP's in the future?
  10. ANP vs ACNP

    The AANP and AANC are merging. This supposedly is awaiting a final vote from the AANP members. The recent Advance NP & PA magazine had the completion of the merger for mid to late November 2012. So you will not have to get recertified by AANC. No...
  11. DEA Wait Time

    I was told 4-6 weeks but it only really took 1 week for the initial. This was back in March of this year.They may be more inandated during this time of the year due to the Apr/May graduates. Hope this helps.
  12. NP school while working full time?

    I did my full time FNP program and worked full time. The first year is just academics. The second year clinicals of 240 hours for 3 semesters with the summer being an 8 week semester. It was very hard. I work 12 hour shifts so I was able to take tim...
  13. RE: AANP ANP exam coming up fast

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  14. RE: AANP ANP exam coming up fast

    I passed the FNP exam by AANP in Feb 2012. I used the APEA test and was scoring about 63-68 %. I also used the Claiborne and Zywerth test averaging in the mid to low 70's. I also listened to Fitzgerald and used the Leik book. You are prepared. Just u...
  15. Is ANCC easier than AANP?

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!