Dutch Tulip

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1. SO mad...and not sure I should be.

   Dutch Tulip replied to AngelfireRN's topic in NP

   The comments giving unequivocal support for abortion on demand make me uncomfortable, especially the commentor who had to keep reminding herself to ignore the ethical side of the debate. It's so complicated! That's why I don't work in women's healt...

2. How to study for professional role, health care delivery and policy for FNP exam

   Dutch Tulip replied to drcricket's topic in NP

   Having just taken the ACNP exam from ANCC, I will second what KayceeACNP said -- tons of ethical and end-of-life questions. No advice for where to find practice questions. I was well-served by studying ANCC's Review and Resource Manual for ACNPs wh...

3. Questions for ACNP and students

   Dutch Tulip replied to LifesAJourney's topic in NP

   hi! juan gave you lots of good info, so i'll just chime in with a few more thoughts. 1.) are you happy choosing this route instead of fnp? 110% yes! the thought of caring for children as an np gives me hives. and i absolutely love and thrive in th...

4. Nurse practitioner lives?

   Dutch Tulip replied to taylordawn's topic in NP Students

   Hi, Taylor - well, I'm a wifely/mommy (lol) ACNP and I feel that you can find the best balance for yourself in either role. Granted my nursing/NP journey has been a bit unique. When I was a brand-new NP 10 years ago I worked in a busy cardiology pr...

5. Question for new grads: ANCC wait time for eligibility to test

   Dutch Tulip replied to harmonizer's topic in NP

   Congrats! I'm so happy for you. I passed earlier this month as well - what a relief. Enjoy walking on air :).

6. Do NPs work 3 days a week?

   Dutch Tulip replied to LetsChill's topic in NP

   My new position will be in a 50+ bed patient care unit (cardiology specialty hospital) that encompasses everything from highest acuity critical care to patients ready to go home. I will be joining 2 NPs who are already established in the unit. The p...

7. ACNPC by Endorsement through AACN

   Dutch Tulip replied to Dutch Tulip's topic in NP

   Thanks for your reply, juan. That's what I was kinda thinking too. It looks like initially the ACNPC via endorsement is free but then several hundred dollars to renew. My state only accepts ANCC certification for my ACNP, so it wouldn't carry any ...

8. ACNPC by Endorsement through AACN

   Dutch Tulip posted a topic in NP

   A question for ACNPs -- has anyone pursued the ACNPC by endorsement through AACN after being originally certified as an ACNP through ANCC? What would be the advantage of doing this?

9. Question for new grads: ANCC wait time for eligibility to test

   Dutch Tulip replied to harmonizer's topic in NP

   I found ANCC very easy to work with. I think I got my authorization to test a week or two after applying. They also sent verification to my state very quickly and returned emails within hours. I've seen numerous complaints about their customer ser...

10. Do NPs work 3 days a week?

    Dutch Tulip replied to LetsChill's topic in NP

    I will work 2 days/week at my new ACNP position (that I start Monday!) but I will be part-time. Best wishes.

11. Need to renew my expired ACNP certification

    Dutch Tulip replied to Dutch Tulip's topic in NP

    Sorry for the delayed response. I found ANCC's customer service to be very receptive via email and they usually responded same day (phone operator was less clear I thought). Anyway, I met all requirements to test and just got my authorization to tes...

12. Need to renew my expired ACNP certification

    Dutch Tulip posted a topic in NP

    My ACNP certification through ANCC expired in 2007 as I left the NP profession to start a family and tend to an ailing relative. Now, I would like to renew, however I do not have the professional development hours to renew via their PD hours + test ...