Another perspective - I am finishing a dual FNP/ACNP program in 90 days...yes I am so stoked... I am a former ICU nurse and, like the other posters, couldn't allow myself the restriction to a PCP office. I also wanted the freedom to work in the ED/U...
Cwoods replied to Confusedstudent7383's topic in NP Students
Bless your heart. You do too much reading on forums! Get out! Talk to some people. Shadow a nurse first, then a nurse practitioner before you make some crazy wild generalizations. I'm glad you are attempting to get some advice, but, seriously, this i...
There are folks out there that do exactly what you described and make a killing doing it. I interviewed one in the ED/UC setting but has negotiated this structure in the CC setting. It's on podcast or here's a link to the episode npmoneyshow.podbean....
As "the experts," NPs are expected to have opinions about all things r/t health. What's your opinion on Crossfit? Would you recommend your patients take part in it? Do you do it? Is it safe? Most Physical Therapists that I know are anti-crossfit. Mo...
Well...since this thread has gone down the toilet, shibaowner really strikes me as the kind of person that doesn't allow their food to touch on their plate. Or NEVER color outside the lines. This, however, is strickly anectodtal, no evidence. haha
Cwoods replied to Retired APRN's topic in NP Students
If you want an anecdotal argument for the declination of nursing education, have a look at some of the different forums that have actual, certified nurse practitioners. Please, have a look at the spelling and grammar. Please note, I'm not talking ab...
First, didn't you have some weird stick figure thing as your picture? What happened to that!? Full disclosure, I'm still in school and I'll start hospitalist clinicals this month; however, I have been a nurse at a CA hospital for my entire carreer.W...
In full disclosure, I am still in school in a FNP/ACNP program; however, I thought I might add my 2 cents. I have been able to work full-time. My program is a B&M program. I have taken a couple of online classes, but they were fluff and were not...
*Update* I wanted to Thank all of you who have responded. It appears as though it would be three additional semesters for me to obtain a DNP. At this point, I am not willing to spend that extra time in school. After considering all of the additional ...
Almost as if on queue, the professors of my MSN FNP/AG-ACNP program are pushing for DNP. I understand the push for terminal degrees. It looks good on paper, woo hoos, hugs, and high fives. But realistically, it will be *at least* 2 more semesters for...