I currently work as a intensivist NP in a MICU/NSICU. Our unit is 12 patients. I take 8, the physician takes 4--usually the most sick of the units. I am credentialed to insert central lines; however, our hospital has yet to provide education so th...
I am a AGACNP student in my final semester of school. I am looking at applying to jobs soon, and the University of Maryland Medical Center is somewhere that I am interested in working. From what I can read on their website the medical center has a ...
You hit the nail on the head. Institutions like this give nurse practitioners a bad reputation. This is why we can't get respect and recognition from our healthcare provider peers. Your statements remind me of a comment a physician made once to a ...
IBSavn replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in NP Students
I will weigh in on this conversation... I am currently in the AGACNP program at Georgetown University. From everything I've been told by professor's and peers this is what I've concluded. FNPs should be utilized in the outpatient primary care sett...
I have worked in a facility that utilized NPs. Both as hospitalist and in specialties. First off, I hope you are ready for the long haul. It takes any facility or group of physicians a long time to accept NPs as providers and to adapt to the learn...
IBSavn replied to heather in ohio's topic in NP Students
I really thought about doing a dual program. I also entertained the programs at Vanderbilt and South Alabama. When I talked to other NPs, they told me that they didn't feel it was necessary to do so. However, with further research, I think they ma...
I know that I'm going to catch a bunch of crap for this, but I'm going to voice my opinion anyway. There are no standards for schools such as Kaplan and Walden. These schools take anyone who applies--it's a money racket. They have poor academic qu...
IBSavn replied to ExpensiveBSN's topic in NP Students
I only know for sure about MD because i was looking to move there. I know you can contact each states BON and they will inform you about requirementa. Keep in mind that the NCSBN is working on creating a national NP system. You will chose an age grou...
IBSavn replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in NP
Go to the ANCC website. They provide a lot of certifications for RNs. Additionally, they list all of the certifications you can get as a NP. Such as Emergency Nurse Practitioner. Each certification has requirements such as hours practiced in the fie...
IBSavn replied to ExpensiveBSN's topic in NP Students
I think it really depends on where you are looking to practice. I live in VA and FNP/ANP/ACNPs all work in the hospital setting, however, ACNPs are given preference. Most hospitals are like this, they will hire ANPs or FNPs and provide on job trainin...