Papadoc

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1. ready to drop out of FNP program

   Papadoc replied to lannisz's topic in NP

   To the OP: If NP is really what you want, then just suck it up and finish te school. Any success is based on incovenience. I know it's easier said than done, and only you know you situation best. Education is very disorganized, and graduate education...

2. Anyone heard of any NP to MD programs?

   Papadoc replied to kittyw's topic in NP

   On SDN just scroll down to the "nontraditional" applicants forum, and read some of the stories. Don't listen to the "Nay" sayers. 30 is not even so much of nontrad anymore. Of course, with kids it does get complex, but...if you plan ahead, and have a...

3. ready to drop out of FNP program

   Papadoc replied to lannisz's topic in NP

   Yes, it's true that many docs are not happy campers these days. Especially the once in the primary care. But there are many specialties that allow for a great life style, and earning potential. It's a personal choice. And there is no one "right" appr...

4. Anyone heard of any NP to MD programs?

   Papadoc replied to kittyw's topic in NP

   http://www.studentdoctor.net AKA SDN if you want to apply for u.S MD/DO route. http://www.valuemd.com if you want to go IMG (Carib / European) route, which would be O'K for OB/GYN, IM, FP, psych For more competative specialties you need to stay in U....

5. ready to drop out of FNP program

   Papadoc replied to lannisz's topic in NP

   The schools which I refer to have listings of their graduates, and residency placements on their websites. Many alumni, who are now attendings, and big-time specialists, are available for questions. ROSS alone has over 5000 graduates practicing in U....

6. ready to drop out of FNP program

   Papadoc replied to lannisz's topic in NP

   If you really wanted to go to a medical school then try D.O programs. They favor nontrad applicants a lot. Also don't dismiss Caribbean as an option. schools like SGU, ROSS, SABA, AUC whose graduates can practice in all 50 States will get you there. ...

7. I'm glad I didn't go to med school because...

   Papadoc replied to CrazyPremed's topic in NP

   Hey FLAgal14! Congats on your decision. I have great respect and admiration for people who have this clear sence of direction in life. I'm one of those people who unfortunately don't have that quality. But in my case it's different. I've been helping...

8. I'm glad I didn't go to med school because...

   Papadoc replied to CrazyPremed's topic in NP

   It all really depends on your specialty. The R.O.A.D (Radiology and Rad/Onc, Ortho, Anesthesiology, and Derm) are doing quite well. $300 g is really running on thehigh side. the average med school debt is around $150K-180K including all the expences,...

9. AMA must be disturbed

   Papadoc replied to ERNP's topic in NP

   I believe there are laws on the books in every State defining the use of a term "doctor" in aclinical settings. Doctor = Physician in a clinical sence. However, Doctor (Latin) = Teacher. So this is where your doctorate truly shines...in Acedemia. Int...

10. AMA must be disturbed

    Papadoc replied to ERNP's topic in NP

    So are you going to advise your patients that you are a non-physician provider, or you just would tell them I'm Dr. so and so? This will really be misleading for a pt, and that's the reason for this bill (one out of many to follow, I believe).

11. AMA must be disturbed

    Papadoc replied to ERNP's topic in NP

    I propose for those who want to practice medicine, or somehow to be identified as a "medical vs nursing practitioner" should go to the medical school, and not re-invent the wheel, and confuse the general public.

12. AMA must be disturbed

    Papadoc replied to ERNP's topic in NP

    DCs and ODs mostly exist outside of INPATIENT clinical settings. Both, as far as I know, are not considered primary care. Tere was a crapload of both with me at ROSS University SOM back in 2004. Sorry, but MD/DO is where it is for being called a phys...

13. Do you think NP independance push may backfire on us?

    Papadoc replied to PNP2005's topic in NP

    I'm not sure if "Uh,,what?" was directed to me. But I made this comment on "soliant12" l"ocation/Country" under the screenname. If it is truely Turkmenistan, neighboring country to Afghanistan, and also known as Turkmenia (one of the 15 Republics in ...

14. Do NP's work under MD's?

    Papadoc replied to FNPhopeful's topic in NP

    Hey ERNP! I hope you don't view my comments as a negative. I'm actually looking for this positive reassurance that yes...it can be done. I've been struggling with the career choice of NP vs MD for a long, long time. I'm an RN x 16 yrs, so I'm certain...

15. Do you think NP independance push may backfire on us?

    Papadoc replied to PNP2005's topic in NP

    Ah, Tukmenistan eh? How is Turkmen Bashi Niyazov is doing?I'm sure people in Ashabad are very happy