NPs Save Lives

NPs Save Lives

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About NPs Save Lives

NPs Save Lives has 6 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg.


Married, mother of four, Family Nurse Practitioner

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  1. Florida NP Certification Requirements

    It's pretty clear but pretty stupid in my opinion. Why the differentiation between the subtypes. I wouldn't be so steamed if it was all of us. I just want to get started with things and this may hold up me up for a while. Thanks for responding!
  2. Florida NP Certification Requirements

    I just finished my FNP and will be sitting for the national certification boards soon. I found out that because of the wording in the law passed that general NPs must sit immediately before they can work? Nurse anesthetists and midwives have a year t...
  3. Gainesville ?'s

    I live in Lake City. I have been here since 1991. It's a nice place to live and the people are friendly. It's convenient to Gainesville, Jacksonville and Tallahassee. I came up from Vero Beach and never went back to live there. My entire family is st...
  4. MSN Programs in Gainesville area?

    I just graduated from FSU's online NP program and couldn't rave about it more! It was the only way I could complete a program while working full time and being a wife and mother. Whatever program you decide on will only be as good as you put into it....
  5. I'm a New Grad NP and I'm just pumping patients for 'the man'.

    I would probably stay for a year to start and if it wasn't something I wanted to continue to learn, move on to something else. I have a tendency to stay for long periods of time in one place because I get comfortable. I want to get lots of experience...
  6. I'm a New Grad NP and I'm just pumping patients for 'the man'.

    Worrying about losing the information is a concern for me as well. I will be continuing to read up on the current meds and issues in order to keep up to date. We are responsible for maintaining our "memory banks"! I hope to hang in for the two year c...
  7. Work while in school for NP?? Possible??

    I had to work full time (3 12's) while doing the FNP program online. I also have children who wanted to have the computer all the time when I needed it. I broke down and bought a lap top. It was a hard row to hoe but I think that it will be worth it ...
  8. Have any NPs considered med school?

    I think that anyone's education is what they put into it. I've seen incompetence on both sides of the coin (MD or NP). We diagnose, treat and take care of patients very similarly to MDs. I think the main concern should be taking care of people and no...
  9. I'm a New Grad NP and I'm just pumping patients for 'the man'.

    I have been doing Med/Surg nursing in a hospital and will graduate on April 27th as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I had two options for employment. One with a primary care doc and one with a neurologist/pain management doc. Specialty makes more money ...
  10. Should I do MY BSN online

    I did my BSN online through Florida State University. I am also finishing my MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner) through FSU online as well. 15 weeks to go! I would have liked to be able to do some classes face to face but I work full time and didn't wan...
  11. Advice Needed - NP Programs

    I think as a FNP you could work in Women's health without dual cert because it covers women's health in the process.. FNP is more marketable. I hate the pediatric part but will do it to get finished. I love children but sick kids scare the crap out o...
  12. Completely online graduate programs for FNP's - Opinions?

    I attend Florida State University's online FNP program and have had a wonderful experience with it. I have had no trouble finding preceptors (both NP and MD).
  13. a doc's take on APRN's

    I have responded to his site several times. I think he enjoys the controversy. I don't mind because it drives more traffic to my site.
  14. Shadowing NP/PA

    I have shadowed NPs and MDs by just discussing the fact that I am in NP school and need clinical hours. I haven't been turned down yet! Good luck with your program!
  15. You Know You're a Nurse When...

    You know you're a nurse.. When you hope that your worst patient becomes constipated so you can be a pain in THEIR ass!! The Nurse Practitioner's Place