Best Rec NP Route...

[dc_frank]

Hi,

What would be the best educational route for someone who wants to do two things:

1) Be NP in ER,

2) Be FNP with side clinic of their own (outside of ER)?

Thanks

[jer_sd]

If you spend a couple years in the ER and maybe ICU here and there with previous paramedic training and experience would a primary care oriented FNP program suffice for requisite training and skill in the ER?

Previous experience can build a foundation for advanced practice but it is not a replacement for advanced education. A primary care FNP program, with previous experience, elective rotations and post grauate training with continuing education would prepare you to function in an ED. Ideally attend a formal training program that includes ED experience makes the best providers. ER doc are better than Family practice doc in ED enviroment train of thought.

Jeremy

[ArkansasFan]

Previous experience can build a foundation for advanced practice but it is not a replacement for advanced education. A primary care FNP program, with previous experience, elective rotations and post grauate training with continuing education would prepare you to function in an ED. Ideally attend a formal training program that includes ED experience makes the best providers. ER doc are better than Family practice doc in ED enviroment train of thought.

Jeremy

Well, it's a given that what I stated is no substitute for advanced education and training. I'm just referring to the reactions that one might have when needing to triage, run a code, etc. I answered my own question really. The problem is that most FNP programs lack both the clinical hours and exposure to the emergent environment.

[sandnnw, BSN, MSN, EMT-B, APRN]

ahhh...this will muddy things up:

http://www.ena.org/publications/scopes/ScopeNP.PDF

[JDCitizen]

ahhh...this will muddy things up:

http://www.ena.org/publications/scopes/ScopeNP.PDF

Interesting.

I believe this paper is from 1999 and at the time used a chunk of sources that were over 10 years old.

I do like:

"The nurse practitioner is responsible for maintaining his/her competence; studying, implementing,

and promoting scientific knowledge; using sound judgment in accepting responsibility, delegating,

and seeking consultation; and collaborating with others in meeting community and national health

needs. Additionally, the nurse practitioner involves the patient in making decisions about his/her care,

recognizing the patient's right to self determination".