RPF,PhD,NP

RPF,PhD,NP has 14 years experience and specializes in Med-Surg, ER, HIV/AIDS, NP.

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1. ANCC to retire most popular, and eventually all, NP roles.

   RPF,PhD,NP replied to RPF,PhD,NP's topic in NP

   I had not heard that GNPs were no longer recognized as a valid certification by a state board. In truth, the branches of certifications were getting out of control, we had geriatric and diabetic nurse practitioners. At best, these should have been sp...

2. ANCC to retire most popular, and eventually all, NP roles.

   RPF,PhD,NP replied to RPF,PhD,NP's topic in NP

   Yes, dianaol1, at the root of this issue is BC/BE - board certification and board eligibility. By retiring the certification, rather than updating it, ANCC is altering board eligibility (BE) with one stroke of a pen. I was speaking to a friend of min...

3. ANCC to retire most popular, and eventually all, NP roles.

   RPF,PhD,NP replied to RPF,PhD,NP's topic in NP

   I have read that the FNP credential is the best suited credential for working in the ED. Most Emergency NPs ultimately provide non-urgent primary care type cases within fast tracks, and having the pediatric scope is a necessary component. Unless one ...

4. ANCC to retire most popular, and eventually all, NP roles.

   RPF,PhD,NP replied to RPF,PhD,NP's topic in NP

   BTW, my protest to these changes were deleted from another website, along with my membership to a certain credentialing body's group. I guess if you don't tote the line, you're eliminated. Oops.

5. ANCC to retire most popular, and eventually all, NP roles.

   RPF,PhD,NP replied to RPF,PhD,NP's topic in NP

   I have some news to report! No, your NP credential is still being moved towards irrelevance. However, I did speak with a high level executive from “big name brand credentialing board” last night. This executive was very pleasant, extremely helpful, a...

6. ANCC to retire most popular, and eventually all, NP roles.

   RPF,PhD,NP replied to RPF,PhD,NP's topic in NP

   Rich2008 - you should wait until the PMHNP programs are streamlined. There will be only one PMHNP. Just like I thought, in agreement with Juan, there would be a streamlined Adult NP credential. Never did I imagine ANCC would retire the test - not the...

7. ANCC to retire most popular, and eventually all, NP roles.

   RPF,PhD,NP replied to RPF,PhD,NP's topic in NP

   Hello juan de la cruz, and thank you for your comment. I believe you are correct, and most ACNPs would agree that gerontology is a considerable aspect of ACNPs practice. Retiring this credential does not follow any logic.

8. ANCC to retire most popular, and eventually all, NP roles.

   RPF,PhD,NP replied to RPF,PhD,NP's topic in NP

   Kanzi Monkey - AANP has not issued an official statement, but AANP has signed onto the Consensus Model. All of this falls solely on the interpretation and implementation of the Consensus Model. ANCC has chosen a divisive implementation, but AANP has ...

9. ANCC to retire most popular, and eventually all, NP roles.

   RPF,PhD,NP replied to RPF,PhD,NP's topic in NP

   Thank you elkpark! I found your post. An ANCC representative is a member of my Occupy ANCC, say NO to retiring your NP credential. Please join, and tell them to jump in a lake. We will get nothing accomplished by mumbling and grumbling individually....

10. ANCC to retire most popular, and eventually all, NP roles.

    RPF,PhD,NP posted a topic in NP

    I just received an official notice from ANCC that my credential will be “retired.” My credential is “Adult Nurse Practitioner,” but other credentials on the chopping block are ACNP, Adult and Child PMHNP and CNS, and GNP and CNS. The rationale is be...