jilljw

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1. NPs practicing as DRs

   jilljw replied to SkiBumNP's topic in NP

   Sorry, to confuse you. I was just meaning to compare the entry level IPAP to Vanderbilt.

2. NPs practicing as DRs

   jilljw replied to SkiBumNP's topic in NP

   The tissue labs on civilian side do not have the financial means to support a live tissue lab for trauma. Sure they might do one every now and then, but you are not doing annual training. That would cost way too much. You need a barn with animals ...

3. NPs practicing as DRs

   jilljw replied to SkiBumNP's topic in NP

   They also solo in Washington state. My husband has done it as a side job at rural ER. Yes, they need to be able to reach a SP by phone. So do NP's. Additionally, compare Vanderbilts FNP/ACNP to say my husbands basic MPAS (IPAP). They do much more...

4. NPs practicing as DRs

   jilljw replied to SkiBumNP's topic in NP

   Just stating that the educations are not the same. Psych NP is going to get more training than a PA is in psych. Most PA's get way more training in ER than NP. Of course, we all need more training after school. That is why MD/DO has residency. H...

5. NPs practicing as DRs

   jilljw replied to SkiBumNP's topic in NP

   I agree that PA's get less psych rotations than an NP going into psych. However, NPs likely do not get even close to the amount of ER time that a PA gets, both didactically and clinically. My husband had to do 200 hours of ER pt. time outside of a ...

6. No wonder our profession is messed up

   jilljw replied to NeuroNP's topic in NP

   Logically, yes for the layman. This probably depends on the rigor of the program you went through to achieve your ANP. I know my stethoscope skills did not lend a huge helping hand. This can be taught to someone with no experience in little time. ...

7. NPs practicing as DRs

   jilljw replied to SkiBumNP's topic in NP

   If the DNP could pass all the USMLE Steps and oral boards. With additional residency time. I would welcome them to be called DNP in clinic. Not doctor. It is deceiving your patients who are not educated on the difference. After all we are there ...

8. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

   jilljw replied to jilljw's topic in NP Students

   yes, but it is not the usmle i & ii. those are the weed out exams.

9. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

   jilljw replied to jilljw's topic in NP Students

   I could explain the difference, but if you don't understand the difference. Then you need to take a serious look at your education and maybe brush up.

10. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    jilljw replied to jilljw's topic in NP Students

    Yes, two different professions, yet both practice medicine. So what is the difference? Schooling and training. We both Dx and Tx. We are not so different in our day-to-day jobs in family practice. Just in training and schooling.

11. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    jilljw replied to jilljw's topic in NP Students

    I agree that over time you can find doctors, NP or PA's that are better or worse compared to their counterparts. However, I am talking about the school and what prepares you the best. During the first 1-5 years are when most mistakes occur. MD/DO ...

12. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    jilljw replied to jilljw's topic in NP Students

    Yes, anyone with a brain is a psych pt., just like anyone with a heart is a cardiac pt., etc. Still completely different. Completely!

13. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    jilljw replied to jilljw's topic in NP Students

    You can also Monday morning quarterback NFL games all day long. It still does not properly prepare you to get on the field and play the actual role.

14. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    jilljw replied to jilljw's topic in NP Students

    Then take the USMLE I & II. Pass the medical boards. Then you will prove that your education is substantial enough not to be labeled a mid-level provider. You are a health care provider. A medical practitioner. We are not MD/DO, to raise you...

15. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    jilljw replied to jilljw's topic in NP Students

    Learning is not just learning. Otherwise, why would we not put a time threshold on having enough hce and let someone sit for a national exam. Then let them Dx, Tx, Rx, etc. It is not to the same level. Dx the easy stuff, yes, not a problem with e...