CSThelen

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1. Pennsylvania Licensure

   CSThelen replied to CSThelen's topic in NP

   Thanks for your reply. When you say "waiting on prescriptive authority," do you mean waiting for state DEA # for controlled substances?

2. Pennsylvania Licensure

   CSThelen posted a topic in NP

   Can anyone give me an estimate on (a) how long and (b) what extra steps may be involved in becoming FNP-licensed in Pennsylvania? I am a new FNP living in Maryland, and could reasonably commute to practice across the Mason Dixon line, that is, in Pen...

3. BSN vs FNP

   CSThelen replied to hpschirrer11's topic in NP

   Academically, I found that compared to BSN studies, the material for FNP was more difficult in that it is more in-depth, but on the other hand NP was easier in that it was far more applicable to my goals, and thus more interesting. I hope I am being...

4. I need some serious advice it would be greatly appreciated

   CSThelen replied to brie_1994's topic in NP Students

   Put your nose to the grindstone, and STRONGLY consider getting the BSN, not an associate's degree, if that is within your budget & life plan. You need the bachelor's if you are going to apply for NP programs. BSNs also have better job prospects...

5. AANP FNP Certification Exam ---urgent HELP needed pleaseeeee

   CSThelen replied to Lilly12's topic in NP Students

   I passed ANCC FNP exam this August, which did have pics and did have multiple multiples. I also had very many family distractions & crises during those weeks of study. The only way I could study was to dedicate hours by myself at an academic lib...

6. Hourly rate for RN's, LPN's, CNA's in Your State

   CSThelen replied to pirituba's topic in Geriatric

   What do you think of rates for these categories? Do I have them right? Inpatient RN hourly rate > Outpatient clinic/office RN hourly rate "Per Diem RN" hourly rate > Full Time RN hourly rate New grad BSN RN hourly rate ~= New grad ADN hourly ra...

7. New to physician's outpatient practice and need help

   CSThelen replied to amayer's topic in Ambulatory

   Dear Newrnltc, I just read your advice, and loved it: realistic, empathetic, and team-building. Thanks for sharing! Pax et bonum, Carol near Baltimore