MissBell

MissBell has 10 years experience.

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1. How long did your DEA take?

   MissBell replied to MattNP's topic in NP

   I just called to inquire about my application and they haven't even processed it. I applied June 21st, the woman told me they probably won't get to it until next week. So bummed.

2. Need input from Surgical APRNs

   MissBell replied to idontsave's topic in Operating Room

   I recently completed an adult-gerontology acute care NP program, and have taken a job with a general surgery group. They are training me to first-assist on the job, as an ARNP I am not required to complete a formal RNFA program. But the job isn't j...

3. HELP! New NP in MI - DEA, NPI...

   MissBell replied to PedsNP6119's topic in NP

   I'm working on getting licensed in Iowa and Illinois, and both states require me to get a controlled substance license from the state pharmacy board prior to applying for the federal DEA number. The DEA website has a list of states that require a se...

4. ANCC wallet cards

   MissBell replied to mendyk35's topic in Advanced

   I tested May 26th and I haven't gotten a certificate/wallet card. Some say it takes 2-3 weeks? Did yours ever come in the mail?

5. Recent AGACNP test takers?

   MissBell replied to ArmaniX's topic in NP Students

   I was getting mid 70's to mid 80's on the DRTs.

6. Recent AGACNP test takers?

   MissBell replied to ArmaniX's topic in NP Students

   I passed the ANCC's AGACNP exam last Saturday (hooray!!), and I did the Barkley live review course. I can't recommend it enough. I also purchased the CDs a few months ago and have been listening to them whenever I was in my car. I did all the DRTs...

7. Dose ranges on prn med orders

   MissBell replied to seabiscuitRN's topic in Medications

   We actually have a journal article thumbtacked to our nurse's station about this very topic. While the name escapes me, the gist is this: Using your example of 1-2 tabs q4h, you give 1 tab at 8am. This does not alleviate the pain, so at 10am you ca...