annfaith DNP, NP

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?

   annfaith replied to FreudianSlip's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   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...

2. New to Dialysis - What's the deal?

   annfaith replied to PomPomRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   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...

3. Rheumatology NP

   annfaith posted a topic in Advanced Practice

   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...

4. Okay to opt out of free lunches? (drug reps)

   annfaith replied to amulam's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   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...

5. Looking back.. any regrets as NP instead of PA?

   annfaith replied to gentlerain's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   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...

6. homosexual patients

   annfaith replied to miray19's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   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...

7. Older nurse lacking computer skills

   annfaith replied to Nrsasrus's topic in General Nursing

   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

8. AANP and ANCC Merger

   annfaith replied to annfaith's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   My mistake. Any ideas on the merger and its

9. AANP and ANCC Merger

   annfaith posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

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

10. ANP vs ACNP

    annfaith replied to Barbrn1002's topic in Advanced Practice

    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....

11. DEA Wait Time

    annfaith replied to graceofone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

12. NP school while working full time?

    annfaith replied to MichiganRNk8's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

13. RE: AANP ANP exam coming up fast

    annfaith replied to DuckFan23's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

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

14. RE: AANP ANP exam coming up fast

    annfaith replied to DuckFan23's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

15. Is ANCC easier than AANP?

    annfaith replied to JenDandy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

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