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1. How difficult is online NP programs?

   rnattorney replied to knittern's topic in Post Graduate

   I disliked my first online NP program. It was quality program, but I did not feel that I was learning the drugs and labs like you would in a classroom environment. Also, lining up your preceptors can be a challenge. I transferred to a school with ...

2. Applying for CU Denver FNP prgram

   rnattorney replied to nursekimmi34's topic in Post Graduate

   It is a very difficult school to get into. One of the top 10 in FNP according to is it US News? Anyway, It is a school that you will not likely be able to work full time or much at all. They tell you that straight out. I got in, and attended ...

3. HELP!!!! How do I start as a consultant

   rnattorney replied to bklynbaby's topic in Legal

   As a licensed attorney and a MSN, I work as a Legal Nurse Consultant for a major insurance carrier. I can imagine the salary offered by the law firm seemed very low for you. However, without a legal and/or claims background I do not think that wi...

4. Concorde

   rnattorney replied to tanner98's topic in Colorado

   I am attending Clarkson College out of Omaha, Nebraska. A really great online program FNP with lots of flexibility. I was accepted to Samford University too in Alabama, but deferred it until next fall hoping to get into Regis. Samford is an excell...

5. Concorde

   rnattorney replied to tanner98's topic in Colorado

   Hi everybody. Has anyone applied or received notice of admission to Regis University Family Nurse Practitioner masters program? I applied almost a year ago. The deadline was 1/4/2010 or such. Now waiting to see if I got in. Anyone else apply...

6. Yikes FNP Drug Class is hard!!

   rnattorney posted a topic in Post Graduate

   Hi all. Did anyone find their pharmacy class in FNP difficult? I just started school this fall, and the first exam was on cardiology medications. It is an area I have not utilized much recently, so many of it was new. I loved studying for it, and...

7. I have a great executive nursing job but want to be a FNP. Is it worth it?

   rnattorney posted a topic in NP

   Hi all. I have been posting a bit about the changes in the NP scope of practice coming up in CO. These changes have caused me to pause a bit if I should continue on with my studies as a FNP. Presently, I have a nice executive job with a medical ...

8. What are the prescriptive authority allowed new NP in your state?

   rnattorney replied to rnattorney's topic in NP

   Thank you for your reply. As an attorney, I should have researched the law better. :-). Here is what I found out: They are changing the law in CO. Right now NP have to have 1800 hours of working with a physician before they can be given authorit...

9. When a new NP how do you complete prescriptive duties when need MD involvement?

   rnattorney posted a topic in NP

   Hi all. I had a prior thread that did not ask this question quite right. Before we can prescribe medications in my state you are required to have a MD sign that you completed a 1800 hours after graduation and APN certification under his preceptorshi...

10. What are the prescriptive authority allowed new NP in your state?

    rnattorney posted a topic in NP

    Hi all. I am a FNP student in Colorado. They are changing the law in CO for ANP for prescriptive authority for new NP or if you transfer to CO for practice. On or about July 2010, all applicants for ANP who wish to prescribe must: 1) Before you are...

11. Advice on how to locate preceptors for NP clinics

    rnattorney replied to rnattorney's topic in NP

    Daisy that was a great link, thanks for taking the time to give me that tool to help locate NPs.

12. Advice on how to locate preceptors for NP clinics

    rnattorney replied to rnattorney's topic in NP

    I am just at this time looking for a Preceptor for Advanced Physical Assessment. I certainly understand where you are suggesting clinics that are for individuals with more complex needs. That is coming soon. I am trying to establish those contact ...

13. Advice on how to locate preceptors for NP clinics

    rnattorney replied to rnattorney's topic in NP

    That is to funny Dr. Z? How did you ask or explain what was needed? Sell yourself? Thanks. Michele

14. Advice on how to locate preceptors for NP clinics

    rnattorney replied to rnattorney's topic in NP

    Thank you so much! That gave me a great foundation to start with! Where are you from, and what school are you going to?

15. Any ideas on locating a Colorado NP preceptor?

    rnattorney posted a topic in Colorado

    Hello Colorado nurses! I am starting a Post masters FNP program in the fall of 2009. I will be starting clinicals on or about 1/2010. In addition, I need to work full time during the day. Therefore, the ideal situation for clinicals would be in...