smd2521

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1. Bioidentical hormones and acute NP

   smd2521 replied to Rocknurse's topic in NP

   I work with a lot of BHRT in the family practice I'm currently working with. I am FNP most of my RN experience is in ICU. Remember acute care NP are trained for acute care and then there are primary care certs. If I were you and you plan to do clinic...

2. Considerations for a true practice doctorate

   smd2521 replied to twozer0's topic in Doctoral

   The 3 P's and an entire semester of advanced diagnostics

3. Considerations for a true practice doctorate

   smd2521 replied to twozer0's topic in Doctoral

   My program had those classes and we had a semester of advanced diagnostics

4. Interesting!!

   smd2521 replied to MikeFNPC's topic in NP

   In most med schools, they don't grant grades F-A the classes are P or F

5. Clarification on the DNP requirement of 2015

   smd2521 replied to umbdude's topic in Doctoral

   If this degree takes off for the PA community, they will obtain independent practice and be considered physicians. Notice it said you had to be a PA and have 3 years experience before the program. They will use the terminal education and the experien...

6. 85% the reimbursement of Physicians

   smd2521 replied to smd2521's topic in NP

   Very good post Goldenfox. I agree NP mills are popping up. As far as easy admission programs, I'm hoping the tied is changing. I know the FNP program where I went wasn't easy at all to get into. There were around 460 applicants and they only took 27...

7. 85% the reimbursement of Physicians

   smd2521 posted a topic in NP

   This is a concept that has me perplexed. Physicians are well aware of their value in the market. Physicians out of residency make market value for their respective specialty. Explain to me, if APRNs obtain $80-85% reimbursement for services render...

8. APRN co-own business - Texas

   smd2521 replied to buck14587's topic in Advanced

   From what I know regarding the laws in Texas. MD and Pa's may own a business together with a 51% MD and 49% PA relationship. APRNs and MDs by law are not able to be business owners together in Texas. APRN must be 100% owner in collaboration with th...

9. NP v. PA

   smd2521 replied to eacu's topic in NP Students

   Nurses become nurse practitioners. If you don't want to be a nurse, then become a PA. 21 states and DC have COMPLETE independent practice for nurse practitioners. A big fat 0 for PAs remember that. Everyone in my class in NP school had 10yrs or more...