dqbanrn

dqbanrn specializes in ACNP, ICU.

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1. ICU ARNP vs Neurosurgical ARNP

   dqbanrn posted a topic in NP

   its been a while since my last post but i have a choice to make and hoped the input of other advanced practice nurses might help. I find myself having to choose between to jobs. the first is a critical care nurse practitioner in a pulmonary intensiv...

2. 2015 DNP

   dqbanrn replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral

   Actually, they do. If you read my statement, I specifically say "ARNP" and not CRNA. The reason for this is that the DNP requires a minimum of 1000 clinical hours. CRNA programs typically already meet this requirement (above and beyond), but ARN...

3. dual FNP/ACNP certification

   dqbanrn replied to jedi88's topic in NP

   ACNP covers age 13 and on. i found a couple links talking about this, but ill try to find more if i can. I actually remember covering this in school quite clearly however. http://www.slu.edu/x30733.xml http://nkuonline.nku.edu/graduate/msnursing/ac...

4. dual FNP/ACNP certification

   dqbanrn replied to jedi88's topic in NP

   There are also pediatric ACNP programs in existence. If you were going to go back to school to get the FNP degree solely for the purpose of being able to see children (below 13 yr), then you could just as easily earn a pediatric ACNP degree. If y...

5. 2015 DNP

   dqbanrn replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral

   Of all the DNP programs I've looked into, the one I like the most is Columbia University. The really do emphasize the clinical aspect in their program. They require the completion of clinical portfolio instead of thesis or other more academic app...

6. First ARNP job offer

   dqbanrn replied to dqbanrn's topic in NP

   Well, i accepted the job. Time to start looking for a new place to live. Its as an ICU NP. Basically, the job description is a lot like permanent resident for the unit. Ill get to diagnose, write orders, admit, and best of all, do lots of procedu...

7. First ARNP job offer

   dqbanrn posted a topic in NP

   Hello, So, today i received a job offer from what is basically my dream job. The pay is what i was expecting, the benefits are good. I'm also excited because I think Im lucky to get the offer. My resume and experience are just border line for this...

8. frustrated with "online" NP schools

   dqbanrn replied to Betty004's topic in NP Students

   on the flip side to the no recommendations argument, ive seen that often, when they dont require them, the rest of the standards are quite high, such as GPA, GRE scores and heavily weighted past experience. No matter what school someone applies to,...

9. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

   dqbanrn replied to beckyfnp's topic in NP Students

   I agree that understanding the material is key to passing the exam. I probably did did about 200 questions total.

10. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

    dqbanrn replied to beckyfnp's topic in NP Students

    check ebay for the fitzgerald cds. I bought mine there, the current edition for $150. I later sold it for $160. I actually listed it the day after because i ripped it to my ipod and no longer had use for the actual disc

11. AANP Certification Exam

    dqbanrn replied to Dixiecup's topic in NP Students

    I listened to my fitzgerald prep course for the ANCC ACNP exam. I listened to it enough times that i could "sing" along with her as she spoke. There were many tidbits that were almost word for word on the exam. However, while studying the cds, i f...

12. Florida NPs, how long did it take from exam to get license

    dqbanrn replied to ValNP's topic in NP

    i passed on Feb 23, and sent the paperwork march 21. i checked online yesterday and it said my name and ARNP. When i checked Friday, it still said RN. However, I haven't got any paperwork yet.

13. AANP Certification Exam

    dqbanrn replied to Dixiecup's topic in NP Students

    i used the fitzgerald review for the ancc acute care exam. i found much of the material she covered was almost word for word on the test. i simply listened to her cd course enough time that i practically had it memorized, like the words to a song....

14. Passed ACNP exam

    dqbanrn replied to dqbanrn's topic in NP

    ANCC and AACN both offer certification for ACNP. Check to make sure it is listed as one of the acceptable certification boards in your state for the ACNP. In florida, it was not specifically listed. (though ive heard they will accept it) I did not...

15. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    dqbanrn replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral

    so all those 16000 plus hours produces a practitioner that cost way more to educate, way longer to train, and yet yields outcomes similar to an NP. Show me a study, unbiased or otherwise, where outcomes for an MD are better than that for an NP