PediASL

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1. Patients who call you Dr. (implying MD)

   PediASL replied to VivaRN's topic in NP

   several times after introducing myself as the nurse practitioner, patients, when addressing me will still call me 'doctor' to get my attention. When corrected, often I'm told that they feel they need a title and that calling me by my first name feels...

2. DNP Article

   PediASL replied to prairienp's topic in Doctoral

   Has anyone submitted an editorial on the subject? for example, in response to DNP article by Mundinger. (no i have not yet, either) I feel the need to express these opinions (anti dnp) to those who think that the entire nursing community is behind ...

3. Doctors blackballing NPs/DNPs

   PediASL replied to mslinzyann's topic in Doctoral

   See the recent thread that introduced the article... DNP Article ( 1 2 3) by prairienp there are also responses to this article at Forbes' website.

4. DNP Article

   PediASL replied to prairienp's topic in Doctoral

   "Along with a doctorate and the title of "doctor," the fact that a nurse practitioner has fulfilled this certification requirement will instill confidence in patients that DNPs have the expertise to serve as their health-care provider of choice." -Mu...

5. What to include on CV for new grad??

   PediASL replied to Chopper's topic in NP

   I included RN experience as well as NP internships I did during my graduate program. Research, publications, volunteer work, and organization memberships should also be included. Good luck!

6. Pncb - Pnp-pc

   PediASL replied to b-girl's topic in NP

   I used the PNP Certification Review Guide and supplamented each section with a more detailed reading of Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics. Just one persons experience. Look through various materials, and choose those that you think will work well fo...

7. Will ACNP or FNP help me achieve my "Dream Job"?

   PediASL replied to VegasNurse05's topic in NP

   Hi, We have similar goals, and it is a GREAT area to work in. I obtained my C-PNP and was hired within a craniofacial program within the plastic surgery service in a large pediatric hospital (no acute care experience). We work with mostly young ch...

8. Any NPs involved in clinical/basic research?

   PediASL replied to Choko321's topic in NP

   Hi. No it is not necessary to have a PhD in order to conduct clinical research. How you go about doing this will depend on your work environment. Within a hospital environment you will need to obtain permission for your study/review from the IRB (...

9. Direct Entry GRADUATE NPs

   PediASL replied to mvanz9999's topic in NP

   to answer the orignial question: I was offered more than one position upon graduation from a direct-entry program. I did end up accepting and have been there since. Primary care pediatrics was my in-school training with internships in Neurology and...

10. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    PediASL replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

    Of course, that almost goes without saying. I did find the PDF and this is not a study, rather, a discussion. So take it for what it is worth..... http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=623772

11. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    PediASL replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

    I must apologize first as I have not yet read this article. For the sake af at least one citation on this topic see below: I know this author has written more than one on this topic. She is a nurse in acute care and faculty in a direct-entry program...

12. Direct Entry GRADUATE NPs

    PediASL replied to mvanz9999's topic in NP

    To the OP: I found that it was difficult to get a position out of school although not impossible, I did get a few interviews and the position I took was most likely offered because I know some nurses at the hospital prior to applying. after working ...

13. Advice for decreasing noise

    PediASL replied to RN ColbyJack's topic in General Nursing

    I was a patient in a cardiovascular step down unit recently. The noise was indeed an issue. However, if the RN or CA remembered to close the door on their way out (specifically at night) the noise became much less an issue . I know this sounds sim...

14. Yale's program

    PediASL replied to flute421's topic in NP

    I graduated from Yale's program. I was in a specialty that prepares you for primary care. I think the specialties can vary significantly. I had friends in the acute care tract who felt very satisfied with the education. Myself, well I was one of tho...

15. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    PediASL replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure to know what service your patient is on. I came in one morning to find the RN for one of our patients had called and recieved an order for the child from the WRONG service. Child was on plastic surgery and ENT was called and GAVE the orde...