nurse4life4ever replied to nurse4life4ever's topic in Emergency
I agree that there is no denying that RN experience in acute care is helpful. However, to say PA is more worthwhile than an NP with no acute care experience is something to be reconsidered. To say that an NP doesn't know that typical symptoms of ches...
nurse4life4ever replied to nurse4life4ever's topic in Emergency
I appreciate your feedbacks. The only reason I was wondering because I was thinking of applying to ENP program but some NP's and MD's advise that I should start working in urgent care first and get the experience before going back to school. Also, th...
nurse4life4ever replied to truon043's topic in Doctoral
Hi: I know this is an old thread. Just wanted to know what the OP actually ended up doing. OP - Could you please share your experience? I'm interested in the ENP program and would like to learn more. Thanks!
nurse4life4ever replied to nurse4life4ever's topic in NP Students
thank you! The only thing is ACNP does not cover both Peds and Adults - either Peds or Adults only. That's why I'm inclined towards ENP. Plus I'm not sure if I should just start working and gain experience and learning instead of being in school fore...
I'd like to work in urgent care as an NP. However, I have no acute care RN experience. Finished my FNP. Shall I pursue ENP program? Anyone in ENP program can shed some lights please? Do you think it's worth the investment if all I want to do is urge...
nurse4life4ever replied to MegRyanGirl's topic in NP
NPs are trained to provide evidence-based care. If you can find high quality and evidence-supported alternative treatment, then you can safely ensure your patients will not be harmed due to hear-say. However, if you suggest treatments without good ev...
Is it worth going back to school for Emergency NP program after my FNP? Or it's better to just start working? I'm interested in working as urgent care NP. Thanks!
nurse4life4ever replied to BostonFNP's topic in NP Students
Dear BostonFNP: Thank you so much for the reply. I'm so glad I asked you because I realize that it's best I put my primary care skill set to work before moving on to acute care training - which I had thought would prepare for Urgent Care NP role, th...
nurse4life4ever replied to BostonFNP's topic in NP Students
Hello: I have a question: Should I do Acute Care NP program after the completion of my FNP program? Background: I'm completing my FNP/MSN program in a few months. I don't feel like I'm very well prepared. I wanted to focus on adult geriatrics. I'm ro...