eastsideRN BSN, MSN, NP

eastsideRN has 15 years experience as a BSN, MSN, NP.

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1. ER NP

   eastsideRN replied to Sun1's topic in NP

   I work in ER and there is always attending physician oversight. As such most of the more critical procedures are done by the physician. As an ACNP my scope of practice and what I was taught in school includes intubation, central line, art line, and ...

2. ER NP

   eastsideRN replied to Sun1's topic in NP

   If you are working in a community ER for all ages then dual certification with ACNP- Adult/Gero and a Post Masters FNP or Post Masters PNP to cover you for the Acute Care component and from Womb to Tomb. If the ER is designated Adult or Peds on...

3. Acute Care NPs in California, NEED ADVICE.

   eastsideRN replied to 1904_RN's topic in NP Students

   I am an ACNP in CA. My clinical preceptors were a MD- hospitalist/internal med, a DO- pulm/critical care, a FNP- in ER and a ANP- outpatient cardiology. I had no problems with the California BRN or AACN to test for ACNPC-AG. I suggest that you get th...

4. Dual Role

   eastsideRN replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in Advanced

   This answer to this questions is certainly one where your mileage my vary. Where do you want to work? Adult ICU? ACNP. Hospitalist? ACNP. Specialty outpatient services such as adult cardiology, neurology or pulmonology? ACNP. Family Practice? FNP. R...

5. resume help

   eastsideRN replied to Lisa Stein's topic in NP

   If you passed your boards, then obviously you should indicate you are board certified. As far as your state licence or DEA, if you have applied and are waiting, then I would state the date applied so your prospective employer is aware that you are on...

6. Transitioning to acute care

   eastsideRN replied to allaboutnursing77's topic in NP

   Why not apply for your Post Masters Certification program and work part time in Acute Care?

7. Do hospitals hire FNP-C?

   eastsideRN replied to Guest05/31/18's topic in NP

   I am located in Central California and most people I talk to (including physicians, nurses and NP's) do not know the difference between FNP and ACNP. The consensus model is driving the NP specialty change and I suspect it will take years to be applie...