ACNP2017

ACNP2017 specializes in ER, ICU, PACU, hospital medicine.

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1. The future of NP education

   ACNP2017 replied to ACNP2017's topic in NP

   The problem is that fact that there is no standard acute care NP program and certifying body that encompasses the entire lifespan. lol I wish there was. Yes it would make the program longer but it would be worth it. FNPs are meant to be outpatient.

2. Acute Care Clinical Sites

   ACNP2017 replied to kaylarn15's topic in NP Students

   I went in this order ...hospitalist, medical ICU, pulm ICU, CV ICU, then a combo of heart/lung transplant ICU. I had 7 years experience in the ER as an RN, so I didn't feel the need for ER.

3. The future of NP education

   ACNP2017 replied to ACNP2017's topic in NP

   This is a little pet peeve of mine. Having FNPs evaluating ESI 2s and 3s in the ER (not fast track/thru care/urgent care) is not ideal. Im getting my post-masters FNP so my marketability is larger for ERs. I can't speak to all programs but mine had ...

4. The future of NP education

   ACNP2017 posted a topic in NP

   Good afternoon, There seems to be so many "types" of NP schools and certifications. I don't necessarily think that does a service to NPs. Im disappointed that my program did not have the opportunity or requirement for ortho or surgical rotations. By...

5. New Grad NP - which job would you take?

   ACNP2017 replied to serenitylove14's topic in NP

   UC without a doubt. Better experience and knowledge growth. Easier to transition into other NP roles. Those minute clinic Nps have a hard time finding work elsewhere generally.

6. You don't need RN experience to get an NP job

   ACNP2017 replied to FullGlass's topic in NP

   One of the great things about NP's have been the RN experience they generally possess. I personally feel the bedside nursing experience is invaluable and sets us aside from PA's. Most NPs had to work during his or her schooling to support themselves...

7. What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

   ACNP2017 replied to hik9258's topic in NP

   What type NP are you? AGACNP Where (state)(rural/urban) do you practice? Fort Worth, Texas - suburban Are you independent or in a group? GROUP How many years experience? New Grad What is your before tax paycheck amount? 4000k/ pay Monthly or bi-we...

8. What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

   ACNP2017 replied to hik9258's topic in NP

   Any ER NPS??

9. New NP, DFW Texas, Job hunt

   ACNP2017 replied to ACNP2017's topic in NP

   Sweet. Thanks Is it EM docs or EM care?

10. New NP, DFW Texas, Job hunt

    ACNP2017 replied to ACNP2017's topic in NP

    Sorry for the delay. I have actually. I had an interview last week for a hospitalist position at one branch and another interview Tuesday for another hospitalist position at a second location. Im hoping for these position as they are 12 hour shifts.

11. New NP, DFW Texas, Job hunt

    ACNP2017 posted a topic in NP

    Hello! I passed the ANCC AG/ACNP boards yesterday! Wohoo. Anyways, Im moving to DFW Texas at the end of the month. My husband is already employed down there. Being a new NP grad, I feel like none of the local hospital systems are willing to give me a...

12. PaO2 vs SaO2

    ACNP2017 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in NCLEX

    We draw ABG's all the time. We send them down to lab who processes it and posts the results just like any other blood work. I work at a stand alone ER - we also manage the vents until we get bed placement at main campus. We are RT. We do not have th...

13. Leave off grad school?

    ACNP2017 posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hello. I currently work full time however I would like to change hospitals. My question is whether or not I should leave my grad school on my resume. I don't want the managers to assume I will leave them soon (I have at least two years left as an ...

14. What is your ER policy for lunch breaks?

    ACNP2017 replied to emergency_love's topic in Emergency

    We don't have anyone to cover for our lunches. We have a payroll variance book we have to fill out - otherwise they automatically withdrawal those 30 min from our checks.

15. Other departments trying to skip on work with RN's "blessing", aka lazy people wanting som

    ACNP2017 replied to ixchel's topic in Relations

    In our ER, we can use any PICC line that has confirmed placement and we have no difficulty getting blood return and easy flush. Then after we finish whatever we are doing - we flush with the appropriate heparin flush and place a new curos port prote...