uronurse1

uronurse1 has 13 years experience and specializes in Urology NP.

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1. I need encouragement/motivation

   uronurse1 replied to TheDude77's topic in Advanced

   Amen! Now, when I round on the floor at the hospital where I used to work, I am so incredibly thankful to be where I am. It may seem like a while but it will be over before you know it. The last several months will likely be your busiest and they wil...

2. NP working as RN?

   uronurse1 replied to APei's topic in NP

   ^This! I'm a new FNP and was started at $97k/year including salary and bonus. Not including other perks (CE, etc). I work Mon-Thurs, no call, no nights, no weekends, and no holidays. I will take a "cut" to have this schedule and the autonomy I enjo...

3. Should I take both ANCC and AANP-FNP?

   uronurse1 replied to dimama's topic in NP Students

   I too had a job waiting for me so I went ahead and signed up for both. I took ancc first as that is the one I truly desired. I passed it the first time- not bad at all. Ended up canceling aanp and of course was out the fee but reimbursed the rest. S...

4. Changing NP certification

   uronurse1 replied to jad343's topic in NP

   You could obtain a post-masters PMHNP cert. There are likely several programs available that you can look into.

5. NP to DNP - trying to decide

   uronurse1 replied to saraltx's topic in Doctoral

   May i ask which program you will be attending? Thanks!

6. Online FNP with live classes

   uronurse1 replied to raeenna's topic in NP Students

   From what i remember, there are recorded lectures for the three Ps, as mentioned above, the clinical courses are live via webcam (and also recorded so you can go back and relisten anytime), and i think a few other classes. For the other courses, it m...

7. Looking back, would you obtain NP credential??

   uronurse1 replied to Cindy-20's topic in NP

   Your posts make you seem very, very, very young so i think you have plenty of time to go for PA or MD. This and many of your other comments make me wonder why on earth you are pursuing your NP. If you take into consideration the amount of time you h...

8. Urology nurse practitioner?

   uronurse1 replied to emilyewrn's topic in NP Students

   A typical day for me involves seeing anywhere from 20-25 pts with a wide variety of urologic issues- bph, prostate/bladder/kidney cancer, kidney stones, UTIs, ED, low testosterone, testicular masses/pain, hematuria, urinary incontinence, overactive b...

9. FamilyNPPrep Test Scores

   uronurse1 replied to FSUandOUnursegrad's topic in NP Students

   I agree that you should not base your likelihood of passing on these scores. I scored 70s to 80s on fnpprep and passed ancc without issue. I did not feel the tests were all that similar to real exam. The only useful part is it may make you more comfo...

10. How does your program verify clinical hrs?

    uronurse1 replied to TheDude77's topic in NP Students

    For example, i would get to clinical site early to look over my schedule for the day. They did not allow us to count prep time. They also didnt not want us to count time at the end of the day that were charting, etc. Of course the hours and hours it ...

11. How does your program verify clinical hrs?

    uronurse1 replied to TheDude77's topic in NP Students

    My school used typhon, site checks/visits, and the preceptors has to sign off confirming our hours completed. They were very strict in which hours we could count as well.

12. Baby during NP program

    uronurse1 replied to ljrrRN's topic in NP Students

    I agree with this. I have posted my story a few times because i was in a similar situation. After years of infertility we found out we we were expecting the same day i found out i was accepted to an fnp program. Complete surprise, exciting and terrif...

13. Urine dip=> + blood, negative nitrates

    uronurse1 replied to lvan0904's topic in Advanced

    Absolutely this^^^ Im an NP in urology and 1+ blood on a dip stick is a very non specific finding. Culture is the definitive test and in the absence of specific symptoms (pain, gross hem, etc.), i would await culture prior to initiating antibiotic tr...

14. FNP Specialties

    uronurse1 replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in NP

    I'm an FNP and work in urology. I have an option to sit for Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner exam after a year of experience. I chose FNP because i felt it offered me the greatest flexibility in being able to work with any age group and in most ...

15. How many patients are you expected to see daily?

    uronurse1 replied to URGR8T's topic in NP

    6 months out and seeing 25 pts per day? Thats outstanding. Im a new provider in urology but have 10+ years experience in this area and just now seeing 20-25 per day. My employer realizes that 30 will be my max because its important that i spend enoug...