ndnursepract

Latest Activity

1. What do you sign?

   ndnursepract replied to RunNP's topic in NP

   In my opinion, yes! But I didn't make the rules! And let's face it--I don't know a single lay person that knows what "APRN" even means.

2. What do you sign?

   ndnursepract replied to RunNP's topic in NP

   ANCC says that you use whatever your state dictates for legal documents such as prescriptions and chart notes. For professional endeavors such as speaking engagements, use all your relevant credentials--which should be in the following order: Highest...

3. PMHCNS vs PMHNP

   ndnursepract posted a topic in NP Students

   I know the PMHCNS is ultimately being phased out, but what do you see as the difference now between a PMHCNS and a PMHNP? Is there anything within one scope that is not in the other?

4. Finding the elusive cervix...

   ndnursepract replied to Ladycards's topic in Advanced

   Try doing the bimanual exam first. If you can manually feel the cervix, you'll have a better idea which direction to direct the speculum.

5. NP school and preceptors

   ndnursepract replied to bellamia1015's topic in NP Students

   With your position as ADON, do you have some connections with the docs and/or NPs there that you could ask about precepting you? Would be helpful and much less stressful for you getting started in a program knowing you already have someone to help y...

6. $29/hr--why am I still in this job!?

   ndnursepract replied to ndnursepract's topic in NP

   Perhaps the remote places SHOULD pay more, but they definitely do not. Even RNs/LPNs make quite a bit less here than in the larger cities of the state. Still no excuse for my low wages. And despite the low wages, our clinic has amazing longevity am...

7. $29/hr--why am I still in this job!?

   ndnursepract replied to ndnursepract's topic in NP

   Yep, no question. Mostly venting in what I hope is a safe place to do so. I know I need to have asked for a raise a 1000 times over, but then I figure I am so far behind the 8 ball at this point, he will probably give me $1/hr increase, so why bothe...

8. $29/hr--why am I still in this job!?

   ndnursepract posted a topic in NP

   Yes, you read that right. Been in same FNP position over a decade, and have had two raises in that time. Presently making $29/hr. Other staff in the facility is underpaid as well I am certain (nursing, lab, etc). RN's in the area probably make in ...

9. FNP Student, need opinion on experience

   ndnursepract replied to Cnrsego's topic in NP Students

   ICU experience definitely not necessary to practice as an FNP. I worked in both ICU and med-surg prior to becoming an FNP. While I loved working in ICU (and didn't so much love med-surg), the med-surg experience was definitely more valuable. The sick...

10. Pmhnp program

    ndnursepract replied to saramay686's topic in Psychiatric

    I am presently attending UND for a post-master's in PMHNP. When I was first thinking about the program, I emailed both the PMHNP track director and the overall director of the nursing graduate programs. Both answered me promptly and when they didn't ...

11. Reducing Boys' Embarassment

    ndnursepract replied to NurseKatetheGreat's topic in NP

    My first few years in practice this made me so nervous. Have to do them in sport physicals from 3rd grade for some schools through seniors. Finally, I figured out just to be as matter of fact about it as can be. Most boys know it's coming either fr...

12. Is it more practical to become a PMHNP or a FNP with specialization/cert in Psych

    ndnursepract replied to J-Swish's topic in NP Students

    I am an FNP and have never heard of any special additional certification for FNPs to treat psychiatric patients, though there certainly could be something I am not aware of. Psych practice is within your Scope of Practice an an FNP, but as with anyth...

13. Is it more practical to become a PMHNP or a FNP with specialization/cert in Psych

    ndnursepract replied to J-Swish's topic in NP Students

    I am an FNP and have never heard of any special additional certification for FNPs to treat psychiatric patients, though there certainly could be something I am not aware of. Psych practice is within your Scope of Practice an an FNP, but as with anyth...

14. When is it really too late to send in an application for fnp program?

    ndnursepract replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in NP Students

    I think my application for PMHNP was due January 15, and I submitted the final documents January 15. Received acceptance notice in April. If the deadline is October 1, I see no reason why you need to wait another cycle at this point.

15. Number of Patients per Day

    ndnursepract replied to LoloFNP's topic in Advanced

    14-18 patients a day seems very reasonable for primary care. Some of those will be quick 15 minute visits, including charting, and some will take an hour. 6-8 patients per half day is very doable.