Trauma NP/PA

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1. FNPs - where do you work?

   Trauma NP/PA replied to adpiRN's topic in NP

   I agreed with travelking66. If you like NICU, then get a neonatal NP. But to answer half of you question, you can work in anything with a FNP. Since it's peds to adults... actually, I'm not too sure about geriatric. Anyhow, I'm a FNP and I work in Tr...

2. Best NP Track for me...

   Trauma NP/PA replied to my3suns's topic in NP

   First and foremost, I'm not a PNP, but I've a couple PNP friends. It really depends on if you really like pediatric and that's all you wanted to do. If you get a PNP, you will definitely be the first choice in doing anything with Peds, either critic...

3. When should I call? Now or next week?

   Trauma NP/PA replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

   I would call today or tomorrow. You should follow up a week after an interview if you haven't heard anything. Also, maybe they are doing a background check on you, it takes at least 2-3 days. And, HR is usually the one doing the offer and the contrac...

4. Can the NP assist in surgery?

   Trauma NP/PA replied to cassowary's topic in NP

   Yes and No. I have a PA and an NP. I worked as a Trauma PA as my first job, they allow PAs to operate right after school, but an NP needs a surgical cert. My second job at another hospital allowed me to be a Trauma NP and operate without any particul...

5. Suggestions for studying for the FNP Boards

   Trauma NP/PA replied to MizzGardener's topic in NP

   The review course is quite expensive. My friend actually went to the review course and she gave me her notes. I purchase the "nurse practitioner certification examination and practice preparation" review book by Fitzgerald online and they are almost ...

6. Passed the ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner exam!!

   Trauma NP/PA replied to emtneel's topic in NP

   Congratulations!!!

7. Writing med orders for in-patient?

   Trauma NP/PA replied to Nat3433's topic in NP

   You cannot write any in-pt orders or out-pt prescriptions without the NPI and DEA. Just go online and get the NPI number and DEA number, it doesn't take that long. Also, you have up to 1 year to complete the scheduled med classes, I won't worry too m...

8. PA's make more $$ than NP's?!

   Trauma NP/PA replied to GirloftheSun's topic in NP

   I have both certifications. I worked in Trauma ever since I got out of school, first job as a Trauma PA and the second job as a Trauma NP. They pretty much pay the same. The job function is quite similar too. The only thing with my first job was I co...