dqbanrn

dqbanrn specializes in ACNP, ICU.

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1. ICU ARNP vs Neurosurgical ARNP

   dqbanrn posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

2. 2015 DNP

   dqbanrn replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   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...

3. dual FNP/ACNP certification

   dqbanrn replied to jedi88's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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....

4. dual FNP/ACNP certification

   dqbanrn replied to jedi88's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

5. 2015 DNP

   dqbanrn replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   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...

6. First ARNP job offer

   dqbanrn replied to dqbanrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

7. First ARNP job offer

   dqbanrn posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

8. frustrated with "online" NP schools

   dqbanrn replied to Betty004's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   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...

9. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

   dqbanrn replied to beckyfnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

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

10. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

    dqbanrn replied to beckyfnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

11. AANP Certification Exam

    dqbanrn replied to Dixiecup's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

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

    dqbanrn replied to ValNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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

13. AANP Certification Exam

    dqbanrn replied to Dixiecup's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

14. Passed ACNP exam

    dqbanrn replied to dqbanrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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....

15. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    dqbanrn replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    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...