patnshan

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1. Scope of FNPs

   patnshan replied to nycNurse2b's topic in NP

   Looks like vanderbilt has a few dual programs http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/nursing/siteindex.html Good luck! Pat

2. question for EXPERIENCED NPs, please!

   patnshan replied to APP's topic in NP

   Yep, it's all individual in terms of what one comes into a program having. I am one of the folks you elude to in the posts. The training is why I chose one over the other, everyone has different reasons. My part in the arguement has always been th...

3. question for EXPERIENCED NPs, please!

   patnshan replied to APP's topic in NP

   Way too much of a generalization here. Just trying to keep you honest:) Pat, PA-C, RN, MPAS

4. PA's get more respect?

   patnshan replied to jphume's topic in NP

   I don't see any difference here. I think that this, as with any generalization is inaccurate. You will see places where PA's are more respected and places where NP's are more respected. That is personal preference stuff. No need for you to be wor...

5. MD shortage prompts UDM to shorten PA program

   patnshan replied to Selke's topic in NP

   You are right. The highly specialized programs such as midwife and CRNA have the edge here. But then again, you are locked into a specific type of practice unless you want to go back to school again. That's the beauty of FNP or PA, you can do anyth...

6. MD shortage prompts UDM to shorten PA program

   patnshan replied to Selke's topic in NP

   I didn't like nursing school. I thought it was a HUGE amount of "fluff" with very little substance. I also didn't like the professors at the university who were NP's, hadn't touched a patient in years, and were teaching us. They achieved critical ...

7. Best Job To Get You Prepared For An Np?

   patnshan replied to johnson0424's topic in NP

   Basically an urgent care attached to an ER. I agree that this would be a good place. I suggest the ER as well, one that see's adults and kids. Pat, PA-C, MPAS, RN Hospitalist Physician Assistant

8. MD shortage prompts UDM to shorten PA program

   patnshan replied to Selke's topic in NP

   Illinois is not a great state to practice in as a PA. There are some states that are better for PA's, some are better for NP's. In Wisconsin, I'd say it's pretty friendly to both professions. We have many dual job postings popping up all the times...

9. NP w/no desire for RN?

   patnshan replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in NP

   This is a common arguement with no basis. NP's and PA's are clinician's who are required to make medical decisions about patients. RN's do not and are not trained to do that. Pre-training clinical hours do not substitute for in-training clinical h...

10. Are you doing what you were trained for?

    patnshan replied to bryate1's topic in NP

    In my opinion, most NP's do not practice what they were trained for. NP's are trained for health promotion, teaching, and other social type things. Most NP's practice acute care MEDICINE. Most of the NP's I work with in acute care MEDICINE are not...

11. How to become an NP?

    patnshan replied to CW30's topic in NP

    For clarification, an NP cannot practice independently in the OR. Pat

12. Just a note on the NP vs PA debate...

    patnshan replied to TMnurse's topic in NP

    The clinical rotations during the NP and PA program is what really count. You are not a practitioner as an RN. I agree, RN or LPN experience should help you get into a PA or NP program and prepares you well, but does not substitute for training to ...

13. Just a note on the NP vs PA debate...

    patnshan replied to TMnurse's topic in NP

    Sean, I agree with a lot of what you said but just have to clarify one of the things, just to be correct. Most (if not all, but I cannot confirm the all part) PA programs involve one year of full time clinicals. That is 12 month, usually about 50 w...

14. Just a note on the NP vs PA debate...

    patnshan replied to TMnurse's topic in NP

    The only reason I could think of would be to obtain a more thorough medical education, although there are other, less intensive ways of doing that. Pat

15. Just a note on the NP vs PA debate...

    patnshan replied to TMnurse's topic in NP

    Yes they can in two to three years, just like everybody else. No advanced standing, just probably favorable recognition in the admission process. Kind of what Danielle said. Pat