MedictoRN replied to new_horizons555's topic in NP
One must never bill under anyone else. An NP has their own NPI number and MUST, per Medicare guidelines bill under that. Doing anything else is representing that the service was provided by another person when in fact it wasn't. That by definition is...
4 weeks is customary, but have a backup plan as I've seen a number of instances where colleagues have given 4 weeks and not been allowed to finish them out
MedictoRN replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in NP
I get inundated with survey requests all the time. Perhaps somebody should put out a survey of all of us to decide what we think the official title ought to be. Personally I think NP is just fine, though it does exclude our nurse midwife and clinica...
MedictoRN replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in NP
I see where you could think this from the article but the AANPCP us retiring the Adult NP exam and not the Family NP exam. I found this on their website. http://www.aanpcert.org/ptistore/control/faqs#c5
You would have to maintain both national certifications (FNP, ACPNP). As for licensing you would have to keep your RN and NP licenses. I highly doubt that you would have 2 separate NP licenses to maintain. Here in Michigan all APRNs (NP, CNM, CNS,et...
MedictoRN replied to rachelcourtemanche's topic in NP
In short become an Nurse Practitioner get at least 2 years experience in the ER along with make a significant contribution to the profession in some way then get the certification that validates your expertise, in spite of those who may disparage it ...
MedictoRN replied to rachelcourtemanche's topic in NP
Portfolio review is an objective evaluation that has been psychometrically validated. While it may not validate that you are a good ER provider (no measure short of actually watching you work does), it does demonstrate rigorous expertise and leaders...