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Oct 04, 2004 08:42 PM

fnp to er

by akoster

I have recently gone from a family clinic to er work. I am a paramedic already. I wanted to know what web sites are good for brushing up or getting ce's or info on acute care or er care?


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from psnurse
Old Nov 20, 2004, 01:30 AM

I have been an ED nurse for awhile and recently started my first NP job in the ED. I don't have great websites, but I did find some really helpful books on the ACEP website. ACLS and PALS is also available these days online.

I went to the AANP conference this past summer and they had some good hands on learning sessions such as chest tubes, central lines, arthrocentesis, ect.

I love working in the ED and hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
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from FNP/DNP
Old Feb 03, 2005, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by psnurse
I have been an ED nurse for awhile and recently started my first NP job in the ED. I don't have great websites, but I did find some really helpful books on the ACEP website. ACLS and PALS is also available these days online.

I went to the AANP conference this past summer and they had some good hands on learning sessions such as chest tubes, central lines, arthrocentesis, ect.

I love working in the ED and hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
I just started in the ER too as an FNP- Will be going to that conference in june- was it good?
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No. 3
from akoster
Old Feb 03, 2005, 09:20 PM

I went to alot of acute care classes at the AANP conference last year also and really enjoyed them. I am going this year also and am going to take the two day critical care course. Plus you get lots of ce at one place.
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from FNP/DNP
Old Feb 04, 2005, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by akoster
I went to alot of acute care classes at the AANP conference last year also and really enjoyed them. I am going this year also and am going to take the two day critical care course. Plus you get lots of ce at one place.
I'm going to take that class too- See you there! I am looking forward to the conference. I went last year and focused on primary care but I see there are alot of acute care sessions as well.
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No. 5
from lalaxton
Old Feb 04, 2005, 10:15 AM

I also attended AANP last year. I found it quite heavily focused on Primary Care however they are trying to increase acute care content. I will be there this year as I have a poster presentation.
If you are looking for a conference with lots of acute care content I suggest AACN's National Teaching Institute conference, this year in New Orleans in May. It has many streams for RN's and managers but has a whole 'Advanced Practice' stream that is geared towards ACNP's. Would be very appropriate for and ER NP who is looking for in depth acute care info! I will also be attending that one and am presenting a concurrent session.
Hope to see you there!
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No. 6
from zacarias
Old Feb 05, 2005, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by akoster
I have recently gone from a family clinic to er work. I am a paramedic already. I wanted to know what web sites are good for brushing up or getting ce's or info on acute care or er care?
Question folks, do if an NP wants to work ER do they normally do the FNP route or Acute NP?

I wish to continue on my Master's and like both Family Practice and ER, that's why I'm asking. Thanks.
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No. 7
from akoster
Old Feb 05, 2005, 01:39 PM

I did FNP because it may take you awhile to find an Er job and in the meantime you can work anywhere. If you know you will already start in the ER then I would ACNP but it will limit what you will be able to do as far as changing jobs and working in different areas if you ever want to change.
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from FNP/DNP
Old Feb 06, 2005, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by zacarias
Question folks, do if an NP wants to work ER do they normally do the FNP route or Acute NP?

I wish to continue on my Master's and like both Family Practice and ER, that's why I'm asking. Thanks.
I agree- If you are set on ER and have a position waiting than do the acute care or ER NP program (I guess only Houston and Loyola). But the FNP is very versatile and perhaps you could do some clinical rotations in the ER anyway since that is your area of interest.

I work with an NP who has been an ER nurse for 20 years but it is her first NP job and she is really struggling (but holding her own) without having the acute care NP background or any experience.
I think the FNP will serve you well.
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No. 9
from zacarias
Old Feb 07, 2005, 03:51 AM

Thanks all for your replies. I think the FNP grants more versatility which is what I'm looking for.
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